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How to Paint Chevron the Easy Way – Antique Window Tray Tutorial

August 5, 2013  My Projects | Uncategorized

 

How to Paint Chevron -on old window or piece of glass - the easy way (no special stencils needed)!  kellyelko.com

Trends come and go.

They’re what make our homes stay current …

not like a scene from an Austin Power’s movie (my parents recently removed the green and yellow beads used as bathroom window treatments)!

How to Make a Chevron Tray from an old window or piece of glass - the easy way (no special stencils needed)!  kellyelko.com

Don’t go out and buy a chevron sofa – only to find it’s in the category of the avocado green refrigerator after a month.

Small doses of trends a are a good thing …

minimal investment for maximum impact.

Make a Chevron Tray - learn how to paint chevron the easy way!  #12monthsofmartha #marthastewartcrafts kellyelko.com

How to Make a Chevron Tray

1) Find old window in neighbor’s dumpster (or use a framed piece of glass)

2) Apply 4 pieces of Martha Stewart glass patterning tape around edges of glass

3) Apply strips of tape on the diagonal – all going in one direction (I eyeballed spacing)

Make a Chevron Tray - with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

4) Apply strips of tape starting on the opposite diagonal (they will overlap the first set of diagonal strips)

5) Use an Xacto knife to cut away to pieces of tape that don’t belong (the negative space should form the chevron pattern)

(note:  if you accidentally cut a piece that belongs – not that I did that! – just re-apply a small piece of tape)

Make a Chevron Tray - with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

6) Choose one, two, three (whatever floats your boat) of your favorite colors of Martha Stewart crafts paint

(note:  I used Geranium and Carrot)

7) Apply two coats of paint (letting dry between coats) to each chevron stripe and let dry

8) Add cabinet pull handles (I found mine at Target)

Make a Chevron Tray - with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

9) Fill a vase with your favorite flower then stand back and admire

Make a Chevron Tray Tutorial- with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

Make a Chevron Tray Tutorial- with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

 

Make a Chevron Tray Tutorial- with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

Make a Chevron Tray Tutorial- with just tape and paint!  kellyelko.com

Mini Me would approve.

What’s your favorite trend?

Want to see what I made with the other window I found in the dumpster?

 

My 12 Months of Martha Projects
January – Valentine Table
February – Peter Cottontail Silhouette
March – DIY Paisley Plate Wall
April – 3-D Butterfly Art
May – Key to My Heart Statement Necklace
June – Mason Jar Memory Jars

 

Thrilled to be part of 12 Months of Martha – where I create something fabulous every month from a mystery box from Martha.  See my full disclosure policy here.

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  1. Kalamity Kelli

    August 5, 2013 at 5:20 am

    Excellent! That’s what I keep telling people who are buying big chevron couches and buffets! They should buy a chair that has an easily recovered seat and put some chevron on that or recover a lamp shade but don’t put chevron stripes on your wall for heaven’s sake! 🙂 Love the tray – it is perfect!

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  2. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    August 5, 2013 at 7:01 am

    It looks amazing. I love it and the tutorial is great. Hugs, Marty

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  3. denise sabia

    August 5, 2013 at 8:35 am

    love it! I would have never thought of that. genius!
    Hope Haven was fabulous. So jealous!
    uugh!

    Reply
  4. Becca

    August 5, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Genius, Kelly … amazing idea! I love the colors you chose, too … what fun! Had a blast at Haven and so glad I got to spend some time with you. 🙂

    Reply
  5. cassie

    August 5, 2013 at 9:03 am

    i LOVE this, kelly! it came out so cool!

    Reply
  6. Shannon Fox

    August 5, 2013 at 9:45 am

    So-Oh-Oh CUTE! Love the colors. Love those PULLS. One more reason I need a Target closer then 2 hours away. Though it’s great for the budget 😉

    Reply
  7. vel

    August 5, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Agree with you on small doses Kelly, especially chevron – love them on pillows and art and now trays too! I don’t know ow you come up with these idease, but they are always interesting and turn out beautiful in the end!

    Reply
  8. Laura Wills

    August 5, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I love it! what a fresh fun and bright
    idea!

    Reply
  9. Cynthia

    August 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Kelly this is very pretty!

    Cynthia

    Reply
  10. [email protected]

    August 5, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Just beautiful Kelly…and love the color!…So happy to have spent time with you at Haven!!!
    xoxo’s….

    Reply
  11. Lauren

    August 5, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    This is very clever — I love the idea of doing this right on the glass too!

    Reply
  12. Kerry

    August 5, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Adorable! Another way I can use my craigslist windows! Thank you Kelly!

    Reply
  13. Shawna Marie

    August 5, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Supercute tray! Right now I’m loving the vintage paper (a trend I hope sticks around) trend. Wreaths made of old sheet music are classically classic.

    Reply
  14. debbiedoos

    August 5, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    How cute is that! I love the colors.

    Reply
  15. karen

    August 5, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Very cool. I am loving the pop of Orange. I hear Avocado colored appliances are making a comeback, along with green shag carpet, and mustard yellow refrigerators, oh, and dark brown linoleum (because it hides the dirt). Wait, that was my childhood home.

    Reply
  16. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    August 5, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Kelly, your tray is gorgeous! I especially love the colors that you used. Thanks for the great tutorial-now I just need to find some old windows!

    Reply
    • roxi

      October 13, 2013 at 1:31 am

      i live in michigan and have about 6 windows just like them , over 100 years old. for sale , where are you

      Reply
  17. Nana Diana

    August 5, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Very clever, Kelly. Great tutorial, too. Love it- xo Diana

    Reply
  18. Krista @ the happy housie

    August 6, 2013 at 12:22 am

    I love this Kelly – so pretty! Great tip on taping the chevron, thanks!

    Reply
  19. katie

    August 6, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Can I just tell you how much I love this!!! I love how you made your chevron lines. Never thought to make them like that.

    Reply
  20. Garth Steele

    August 6, 2013 at 11:46 am

    This looks great! The orange really stands out, and it looks pretty easy. My wife is an avid crafts person and would love this! Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage

    August 6, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Love how fun this is and I still want to live in your kitchen! I could just hang out and be your bartender? 🙂

    Reply
  22. Sandy

    August 6, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    I’m not a fan of chevron. Never have been nor will I ever be but I have to say this is a great post and an excellent tutorial! I love the vintage milk bottles with orange lettering. They look good with your orange chevron tray. Kelly, you know how to take something very ordinary to new levels and I applaud you! I have a new love for vintage art (love what you did in your living room)

    Reply
  23. Erin

    August 7, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Smart way to do it! Both technically and in small doses 😉 I completely agree and just painted an accent wall in navy and white chevron. When the trend is over, just a little paint and money and I can move on to the next trend.

    Reply
  24. Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life...

    August 7, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Kelly, this one is cool!! Sharing on FB… BTW, is there anything you can’t do girl?!?

    Reply
  25. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint

    August 12, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Kelly, I love this tray. What a beautiful idea!!

    xoxo
    Denyse

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  26. Jenna

    August 12, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Love it!! Super cute!!

    Reply
  27. Heather

    August 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    This really has a “wow factor!” What a great summer entertaining tray!

    Reply
  28. Julie

    August 12, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    You did it again! Amazing!! Love the colors you chose too. Sharing on FB today to brighten up my mood 🙂

    Reply
  29. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade

    August 12, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Great job, Kelly! I agree that trends are fabulous in small doses, and this project is the perfect example!

    Reply
  30. [email protected]

    August 13, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Love, love, love it, Kelly! And I love the ideas of trends in smaller doses…although, goodness a chevron couch sure would be adorbs, huh? 🙂

    Reply
  31. [email protected] Cooking with Curls

    August 13, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    That is awesome! You have way more patience than I do, but it is so worth it 🙂

    Reply
  32. kristin

    August 14, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I love this idea!!

    Reply
  33. Claire @ A Little Claireification

    August 17, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I love this! I couldn’t agree more about not going overboard with the chevron. I have yet to really do anything with it but I usually wait on trends so am always “behind”. lol This is fabulous! Pinning!
    xo

    Reply
  34. malia

    August 19, 2013 at 12:13 am

    simply gorgeous!

    Reply
  35. Ann

    September 3, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    LOVE!!! The hunt for a antique window is on!!!! THanks for posting!

    Reply
    • roxi

      October 13, 2013 at 1:33 am

      i have 6 , i live in michigan

      Reply
  36. roxi

    October 13, 2013 at 1:35 am

    I have 6 of these unpainted , white old windows , 100 years old, about, asking 20 a piece, if anyone is in michigan tx me at 232 883 7524 or landline me 231 263 2513 -roxi

    Reply
  37. Emily Maldonado

    October 17, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Great instructions! What a great idea! Love the tray, can’t wait to find something I can paint chevron!

    Reply
  38. Norma

    February 9, 2014 at 5:42 am

    Very interesting and very beautiful, thanks
    Ciao
    Norma

    Reply
  39. Bonnie Leonard

    December 29, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    what kin d of paint, oil, regular house paint, acrilic, or glass paint???

    Reply
  40. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

    December 29, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Bonnie – I used Martha Stewart acrylic crafts paint

    Reply

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