Hey hey everyone!
We’re thrilled to be here today to share about all things FALL DIY with you! This week? How to build a tray.
This project is so simple, we’ve actually shared another version of it before. But we revamped it a little and thought we’d have another round with all things projects!
Modern Geometric Painted Vases at The Happy Housie
How to Make Easy Fall Sweater Pumpkins at Tatertots and Jello
Room Spray for Fall at Modern Glam
Fall Candle Rings at She Gave it a Go
How to Build a Tray at The Handmade Home
Textured Vase at Craftberry Bush
Farmhouse Slat Pumpkin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Pumpkin & Dough Bowl Fall Centerpiece at The Turquoise Home
Happy Fall Sign at Lolly Jane
Personalized Fall Mug at Jenna Kate at Home
Fall Terrarium Centerpiece at Clean and Scentsible
Black & White Modern Ceramic Vases at Taryn Whiteaker Designs
Fall Chalkboard Art at Happy Happy Nester
Fall Faux Centrepiece at Inspiration of Moms
Monogrammed Vase at My Sweet Savannah
Tobacco Basket Wall Hanging with Flowers at Hallstrom Home
10 Minute $10 Sunflower Garland at a Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Small Wood Projects to Use as Decor at Grace in My Space
Fall Inspired Wood Photo Holders at In My Own Style
Neutral Fall Floral Arrangement at All Things With Purpose
Vintage Amber Glass Candle at Seeking Lavender Lane
Vintage Wreath Mirror at Sincerely, Marie Designs
Fall Acrylic Sign at Lemon Thistle
Wooden Bowl Candle Holder at Cherished Bliss
Blanket Ladder from Copper Pipe Dowels at The DIY Mommy
Thrift Store Basket Turned Fall Arrangement at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
With football season right around the corner, this thing is crazy perfect for all things charcuterie boards, dinners, serving to add a little oomph to your foods and more!
My favorite part is that it even has a little football twist for anyone interested in making one- doesn’t it look like a little field?
I’ve said it like three times now but I was sick last week. I’m telling you this because it also makes the perfect little tray for all things soup and grilled cheeses with colder weather on the way!
And when you’re not using it… the cutest little accent for your coffee table.
So without further ado, here’s how to make one!
How to build a tray.
So many versatile ideas for this one, and such a great, one of a kind piece to give as a gift! You’ll love making this easy project.
• Wood
– these are actually stair treads from the home improvement store but make a great option
– you can have said wood trimmed down before you even leave the hardware store,
so a saw is one less tool you need
• Stain or paints and brushes of your choice
• Handles of some sort – we love D.Lawless as a great source
• Drill to apply the hardware
– note: we initially included trim here, but with our own paint and stain application, decided to keep it simple. Trim is also optional, because each one is unique to what you choose to make.
Stain or paint your piece of wood with your color of choice.
For this one, we chose a gray-ish stain so that the stripes had a high contrast and were interesting against the woodgrain.
Not shown in the process photos: don’t forget your edges.
When it’s dry, apply your FrogTape®.
The easiest way to do this is in strips, butting each piece against the other, from one end. {We have a photo example of this below, in the dry erase board how to.} Or in a leapfrog motion with each piece. Simply remove the tape one at a time after you’re finished, and paint.
We went back on top, and though the photos don’t do it justice, added a little blue for a smidge of color.
When that was nearly dry, we gently wiped it away for a fun, distressed look.
When it’s dry, add your handles on each end by measuring where you want them, lining them up on top.
This makes such a great table topper, from serving trays to coffee table additions, breakfast trays and centerpieces… I could keep going but I’ll spare you.
Super simple and amazingly functional, if we do say so ourselves.
Such a fun little creation! If we do say so ourselves.
As always, let us know if you make one. We’d love to hear.
Have an inspired day!
And don’t forget to check out all the other fun projects with the links above!
Floranet says
Totally enjoyable one!! Thanks a lot!
Sarah says
This is such a fun idea! I love how unique it is.
Kristin salazar says
This turned out awesome, thanks for sharing! Happy Fall!
Jennifer Lifford says
So pretty! Love the gold handles!
jen hadfield says
Such a cute tray Ashley. I love those stripes!
xoxo
Ashley Stringfellow says
This is so fun – and beautiful too! xoxo
Jo-Anna Rooney says
Such a great idea…it looks lovely in your bright and cheery living space!
Christy James says
Love it!! The stripes and the gold are such a great combination! XO
Sarh @ The DIY Mommy says
A beautiful piece! Lovely idea and would be so easy to customize it.
Krista says
Adorable and easy to make tray Ashley. And that grilled cheese looks delicious. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.