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Tray… ta-da!

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019

A couple of months ago, my best friend found a wooden tray at, I think, a garage sale… Knowing about all my woodburning that I do, she gave it to me, saying… “maybe do something for me…”

So I did.

I finally gave it back to her, for her birthday present. Of course, I was a month LATE… but, hey.

I *was* working on the TABLE…

Now, it wasn’t ugly by any means… but, let’s see what I can do. First, the sealant was sanded off, handles removed, and since my friend likes sunflowers and things cowboy/western, I decided to give it a look like a leather tooled sunflower concho.

A big sunflower in the center… and some around the sides…

Throw on a rope border, some basketweave in the background… maybe more shading. And, finally… finished.

Even though I can see where I made mistakes… I still liked it. Now the dilemma of how to finish it. After posting on Instagram, I took the advice of a fellow woodburner (much more accomplished than I). Since I had the cutting board conditioner already, that’s the choice I went with.

Wow. It’s really dark. But nothing I can do about it.

Back to what it once was… ta-da! Happy birthday, K.J.!

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14 thoughts on “Tray… ta-da!”

  1. Holly says:
    July 2, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    So beautiful! How many hours did you work on this? KJ’s a lucky girl.

    Reply
    1. Carol says:
      July 2, 2019 at 10:51 PM

      I never keep track of time… I just do it!

      Reply
  2. Della says:
    July 1, 2019 at 12:17 PM

    Oh My Goodness!! That is Jawdroppingly Gorgeous!! I love how dark it came out. It looks so rich!!

    Reply
    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks. It looks much better in person!

      Reply
  3. oksana mosiak says:
    July 1, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    Gorgeous….lucky friend

    Reply
    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:07 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Marilyn says:
    July 1, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    Wow! this is very nice. I rope border and basket weave are perfect additions to the sunflower and leaves. Are you working in your studio for these different projects, or is it too hot?

    Reply
    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:09 PM

      Actually, I haven’t been. It’s been cold and by the time it’s warm out there, it’s time to do other things… which is a poor excuse. I usually go out there after letting my chickens out, and just relax for a few minutes. It’s still a wonderful place!

      Reply
  5. Joanne says:
    July 1, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    Wonderful. A very special gift.

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    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:09 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. ginger busta says:
    July 1, 2019 at 5:13 AM

    Drop dead glorious!! One VERY blest friend.

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    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks

      Reply
  7. Jean says:
    July 1, 2019 at 5:12 AM

    fantastic

    Reply
    1. Carol says:
      July 1, 2019 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you.

      Reply

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Since 2008, I’ve kept this photographic journal of life on a Wyoming ranch.  I share ranch work, my family, crafts and DIY, my English Shepherd, Bravo, and a love for this land.  Enjoy this red dirt country!

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