Dinner party decor that’s chic, not cheesy.
1. Bento Box Cheese Tray
This lovely little tray was created by Grace from WhimZeeCal.
Materials: a wooden memory tray, DecoArt outdoor patio paint in blue, red/pink, and yellow (the one shown uses Fiesta Yellow, Blue Bahama and Coral Sunset), Zinsser 12 oz. clear shellac spray, angle oil painting brush, small piece of 150 grit fine sandpaper, a piece of newspaper, and a straight edge and pencil.
1. Draw and label. Using your straight end and pencil, draw a diagonal line inside each square. You should end up with two 90 degrees triangle in each square. In each square, label the triangle on the right with the following paint order (going from the left square to the right square): Top Row: Blue Bahama -- Coral Sunset -- Fiesta Yellow. Middle Row: Coral Sunset -- Blue Bahama -- Coral Sunset. Bottom Row: Fiesta Yellow -- Coral Sunset -- Blue Bahama.
2. Apply the paint to each of the labeled triangles.
3. After you've painted a triangle, paint the inner side panels that the triangle is touching. Since wood is porous, apply 2-3 coat of each color in order to capture the vibrancy.
4. Clean up your paint mess. Using your sandpaper, sand off any paint stains that you've left behind. Then clean off any sand that is left on the surface so it's ready for shellac.
5. Time to shellac! Spread out the newspaper and place the tray in the center. Take the shellac and apply as directed. Let it dry for a few hours before you start serving. Shellac will shield the tray from water but it's not waterproof, so wipe clean once you are done using the tray.
2. Concrete Cheese Board
Rebecca at A Daily Something crafted this minimalist elegant cheese board.
