Printer's Tray Re~Love

Hi Friends,

I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful weekend
Mine has been very busy, again!
I visited my mom yesterday and then went 
To my granddaughters 5th birthday party

However, in the midst I found time to paint
And complete the re~love of my printer's tray
 

Remember

This is the piece I purchased last weekend for only $18

 

When I first purchased it 

I wasn't positive of how I was going to use it

But I did know that it needed paint

So, I got out my Annie Sloan and went to work

It took about 1 1/2 hours to paint each coat

I only did two because I wanted to keep an older look

I chose NOT to paint the outside

I really love the vintage label with font size and type

And the great drawer pull with it's own 

Personality and character

I decided where I was going to use it

With a home of only 1150 square feet

I try to use my space wisely

So I had an idea to use a tiny strip of space with this tray

I'm not sure you can tell

But there is a small 4cm space between the 

bottom of the closet shelf and the 

Top of the shelving unit

It is between that space I decided to use the tray

 

I didn't have lots of time today to fill up the cubbies

But you will get the idea as you look at these photos

You know all of those bits and bobs

Buttons, ribbons, and items that you want to use

For numerous projects you have on your 'to do' list

Well, I decided to use this tray to put all of those items

Each type/color has it's own cubby

I am so very pleased with how this turned out

As you can see, I still have lots of room to fill up

And lots of colors to add

However, I Love what I see

And, I am hoping you can tell
That it fit perfectly on top of the shelving unit
I do not think I could have found any other piece
That would have fit in that 4 cm space
Especially an piece that will be so very handy
While I'm crafting and looking for just the right piece
To finish out a project

Which leads me to realizing that I have a project
In the works that needs to be in the mail soon
So, I better get to it
And you can bet that as I'm using bits and bobs 
For this new project
I will be placing the extras in it's new home

Thank you for stopping by

May you find Joy in the Simple Things

Blessings