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  1. Rhonda
    July 3, 2020

    Hello everyone I’m wondering where do you find the vinyl lettering I just have no idea please give me some sites thank you so much and God Bless you all

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  2. Sheila McNeill
    September 22, 2019

    What is chalk coutor? And how do u use it?

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    • Kara Cook
      September 27, 2019

      Chalk Coutor is a company that sells home decor projects. I’ve never used them because I can make my own transfers at a fraction of the cost. But they do have some cute things!

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  3. Bonnie Barrucci
    March 18, 2019

    Thanks for the idea! I needed the new idea. You can only make so many wreaths. LOL. Great for the next trip to the DT. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Nancy
    March 5, 2018

    Tell me about chalk couture please.

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  5. Brandi Tamplen
    October 25, 2017

    Where do you find the vinyl quotes?

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    • Kara Cook
      October 31, 2017

      I cut mine myself with my Silhouette machine, but you can find them in most craft stores, or on Etsy or even Amazon.

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  6. Louise Voisin
    October 31, 2016

    I saw these trays at Dollar Tree!! I wanted to do something with them and this is perfect!! I don’t have a Cricut to make vinyl letters. Did someone say Dollar Tree has the rub on things?!

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  7. MyKin
    March 11, 2015

    would I be able to use mod podge to put a personal twist on this? I have printed out a last name and watched a tutorial on how to use mod podge on wood. Do you think it would work on this?

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    • Danielle Campbell
      October 4, 2017

      Yes. You can pretty much mod podge anything. Good luck.

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  8. Sonya
    February 28, 2014

    Love it and it would go perfect in my home. Did you use any sort of primer? I ask becasue I find on things like this the paint will peel off very easy if I don’t prime them. Just wondering becasue I don’t want to use primer if I don’t need to. Lord knows I should own at least half of the Kilz company 🙂

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  9. nancy carlson
    November 18, 2013

    A great idea. And for those of us without fancy machines, and who really want to keep it cheap, pick up one of those rub-on saying thingy’s from DT as well. There are all kinds of them available.

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  10. Debi
    February 17, 2013

    Hi:
    I’m a beginner DIYer and need to ask you a question about this tray. What Cricut cartridge did you use for the vinyl lettering?

    I’d appreciate, really appreciate, if you could assist me with this.

    Thank you,
    Debi

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  11. Beth @ Free Stylin’
    October 4, 2010

    Wow! What a clever idea. Inexpensive but still looks like a million bucks. Thanks! I’m visiting from Thrifty Decor Chick’s Before and After Party.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
    September 27, 2010

    Love this, Kara! I’m printing you out! : ) I bought a few of those trays when I did my daughter’s baby shower in June and I glued oval wood pieces to the centers, spray painted chalkboard black. We did an Alice in Wonderland tea party theme so I wrote on them “Eat Me” and “Drink Me”. I’ve just pulled them out again and think I will write Halloween words on them. Love your idea for these trays, though. Congrats on your feature at Cheri’s!

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  13. Leanna
    September 25, 2010

    Super cute!!

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  14. niki
    September 23, 2010

    Okay, I saw those very trays at my dollar store and thought, hey, those would make a really cool craft, but what I don’t know.

    Thanks for the inspiration! I love your finished result.

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  15. Kim
    September 23, 2010

    What a great idea. And great tutorial on glazing.

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  16. Mela Kamin
    September 23, 2010

    What a great idea … I am going to try it! Thank you for sharing – just lovely.

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  17. Julie Bagamary
    September 22, 2010

    Great idea

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  18. Julie Bagamary
    September 22, 2010

    Great idea!

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  19. Michelle
    September 21, 2010

    Looks great!

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  20. Cara@HomepsunKitchen
    September 21, 2010

    Oh thank you for this!!! I have an old silver platter from my Grandparents that I want to redo. Plus, I have all the tools needed, woohoo!!!!

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  21. Lolly Jane
    September 21, 2010

    ps: we’re twins that run Lolly Jane and my twin Kristi just adopted her 1st baby, a little boy. it was such a miracle and beautiful process. i really hope you get your own baby soon!! xo

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  22. Lolly Jane
    September 21, 2010

    DARLING! visiting from sugarbee.

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  23. Janet@Today’s Fabulous Finds
    September 21, 2010

    Thanks for the great idea. I know what I’ll be looking for on my next trip to the dollar store!

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  24. Alison ~ Under the Big Oak Tree
    September 20, 2010

    I love this idea! I’m thinking Christmas gifts for the grandparents! I’ll have to check out your vinyl lettering!

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  25. Aimee
    September 20, 2010

    Love this idea!! It looks great, and you’d never guess it was from the dollar store! Thank you for sharing your tutorial!!

    Aimee @ Justkiddingaroundatlanta

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  26. Rhonda Steed
    September 20, 2010

    oooh love it! I was at the dollar store a couple days ago looking at these kind of trays and thinking they could be made into something cute but I didn’t know what. I guess you answered it for me 🙂

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  27. April @ HomeHinges.com
    September 20, 2010

    Great idea. I recently did a plastic framed mirror in a similar way. It was so easy. I’ll have to keep my eye out for a cheep tray now too. Thanks

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  28. April
    September 20, 2010

    Looks great!!

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  29. Erin
    September 20, 2010

    I love it Kara! I’ve seen those trays a million times and it’s never occured to me to paint them. 🙂

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  30. michelles cozy cottage
    September 20, 2010

    Wow, I woulda never knew that was a dollar store tray once you painted it! Nice job. Im a new follower, check mine out sometime!
    XoXo

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    • michelles cozy cottage
      September 20, 2010

      Bad spelling, sorry!

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  31. Lisa
    September 20, 2010

    I agree whole-heartedly with the messages on your plates.

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  32. Chris
    September 20, 2010

    Nice! I have not tried antiquing yet but this may be a good one to start with. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Charlotte
    September 20, 2010

    I love this idea. Keeping it in mind for the new house.

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    • Kara
      September 21, 2010

      Have you found a house yet?

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