DIY Tray From A Frame

Carol DIY, Home

For the last few years I’ve been collecting inexpensive frames from thrift stores.  Some I have an immediate plan for use while others I put aside.  There are so many creative bloggers who inspire me.  One of my favorite upcycles I’ve seen is a frame to tray.  Today is my simple DIY tray from a photo frame using milk paint and adhesive contact paper.

 

 

 

 

 

This simple unfinished wooden frame came complete with a print, mats, and glass.  I like the size and shape. I removed the print and mats.  The frame seemed perfect for milk paint and a black and white print.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I applied several coats of white milk paint and let it dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I cleaned the glass and applied a self-adhesive plastic liner from Dollar Tree. I love this floral black and white print. It almost looks French country to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The finished tray looks great in the living room and in my guest bedroom with a mug of herbal tea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m very happy with the result with such simple changes and for only $3.50.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

27 thoughts to “DIY Tray From A Frame”

  1. Hi Carol, Lovely work! I just wonder if the beautiful print on your tray is under the glass or on the surface.

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    1. You can do it either way. Under glass leave the self adhesive paper on original backing and cut to fit under the glass. Over cut and peel and apply.

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  4. Carol, your tray is perfect! It does have a bit of a French Country look to it and it looks wonderful! 🙂

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  7. Love this! Who would have thought Dollar Tree would have such classy looking shelf paper! I’m going to have to add this to my must-do project list.

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  8. Using a self adhesive plastic liner is a brilliant idea Carol. It makes the tray so much easier to clean up and that pattern is gorgeous. So timelessly elegant

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