DIY Ticking Stripe Wooden Server Tray

Ok…I am soooo excited to share this diy project with ya’ll! I am just thrilled with how it turned out and it is just perfect for my kitchen island. My little DIY Ticking Stripe Wooden Server Tray is just exactly what I was imagining  as an accent for my kitchen…

Isn’t it cute! Yes, I do think a diy project can be cute. It just makes me smile when I walk in my kitchen. It is such a great way to keep things neat and tidy in the center of the island, while we work all around it. My kids do homework here on one side, while I prepare dinner on the other.

I had the awesome opportunity to try out the new Americana Decor Chalky Finish line of products by DecoArt that are currently available online at the Home Depot. This line of paint and paint products is really amazing. There are so many color choices, but I chose Chalky Finish in Lace for this project.

Let me show you how to make your own DIY Ticking Stripe Wooden Server Tray….

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Supplies Needed:

Step One:

Apply the pre-stain conditioner and stain by following the directions on the product. Once the board and furniture feet are dry, you will determine where you would like the feet to go. I used a ruler and decided that 1 1/2 inches in would be a great placement. I traced the bun foot and then measured 1 1/2 inches in, on both sides of the corner and marked the measurement lightly with a pencil on both corner sides.

Step Two:

Using the ruler, I simply drew a line from each of the marks I had made previously. Where they crossed, was the center. So it makes a little “plus” sign as above. I then drilled a starter hole for the feet. HINT: Be sure to note the thickness of your wood and the length of your drill bit so that you do not drill all the way through the board. 

Step Three:

Once you have drilled all 4 holes, attach the bun feet by screwing them into the board. Make sure they are snug, but not over tightened.

Step Four:

Now, grab that painter’s tape to create your ticking stripes. First I marked the center of the board on each end, as a starting pint. The thickness of the stripes is totally your choice. I created some DIY Burlap Painted Ticking Stripe Utensil Holders in the fall using the same concept of taping off these lines.  The largest stripe is 2 1/2 wide. The smaller stripes are both  1/2 of an inch wide with a 3/4 inch stripe inbetween of stain. HINT: Measure carefully at both ends and along the way down the tape to keep it even and straight all the way from one end of the board to the other. 

Step Five:

Now you get to have some fun! This Chalky Finish is fantastic. I applied it with a foam brush and followed the directions on the product container. I used 2 coats. It cover so well and has such a great look.

Here is the paint drying. Exciting..right?

And here are my ticking stripes once the Chalky Finish was dry and I gently removed the painter’s tape. GORGEOUS!!!  See how I continued the stripes around the edge of the board on both ends? I think that it really gives this a finished look.

Step Six:

Ok ok… I know what you are saying….. “What happened to that creme wax that was in the supply photo?” Yea….a girl can change her mind, right? I had the intention of using the creme wax, but then I decided since I was going to be using this in my kitchen and the chance of spills was there….well…. I would use this incredible Ultra-Matte Varnish instead. This gives the server protection, but does not change the look of it at all. It was a perfect look for it!

Step Seven:

Once the varnish was completely dry, I completed the final step. I marked the holes in the furniture pulls on the tray with a pencil. I used the drill to start the holes and then placed the screws in each spot. There are so many types of handles you can choose! I love the simplicity of these, and they were actually in the screen door/utility section of the hardware section rather than in with the fancy cabinet pulls.

The Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint will be available in store at the Home Depot starting in April, but you can order it online now. The color choices are amazing and the possibilities for use are endless. I see a lot of home decor and craft projects using Chalky Finish in my future.

We are already getting great use out of this little tray. The handles were a great touch to make it both portable, and easy to move around. The Lace Chalky Finish color matches my cabinets perfectly! I could not be more pleased with this project.

So tell me, what are you going to use the Chalky Finish on? 

Bonnie

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Bonnie Mauney

Author/Co-Owner at Uncommon Designs

I am a wife and mom to 2 fabulous children. My love for creating crafts, home decor, seasonal decor, and sewing has led me to my desire to share that with you here at Uncommon Designs. I am happy to have you stop by our little slice of the blog world and join us in Creating the Extraordinary! Enjoy!

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