Trays Made From Picture Frames

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Trays made from picture frames.

If you are worried about the paper shifting adhere it to the cardboard with spray mount. The intended use is for decor only not a serving tray for transferring food and utensils i would reinforce this project with a thin veneer wood backing. Another great tray design here to make with the old picture frame this is here an all in the white tray that is made of an old picture frame. Buy a picture frame that s at least 10 by 12 inches with a wide frame such as a shadow box frame.

It was actually a kind of greenish wood. Use a ruler and pencil to. Cut the cardboard and wrapping paper to the same size as the glass. Whether you decide to make this for your mom for her special day or you just want one to keep for yourself this picture frame tray is absolutely beautiful and easy to make.

Once the picture frame was all ressembled it was ready to put on display with some other country cottage items. Lindy reused old frames to create kitschy dessert table trays all you need is a spray can wooden photo frames and a fresh paper liner to be used under the glass. Apply two to three coats of. If your frame doesn t have glass get a 3 8 inch thick piece of glass cut to fit.

Just cover the frame solid using extra wood and then add the metallic hardware handles onto both sides of the frame and paint the entire tray using white paint. Today i will show you how i easily updated an old picture frame. How to make a serving tray using a picture frame 1. Full project instructions here confessionso.

Cover your workstation with newspaper and remove everything from your picture frame. I was lucky that this frame didn t need much work. You get to be as creative as you want and choose any picture which makes it the perfect gift giving diy because you can completely customize it for any purpose. You can thrift them use ones you already have or go and buy one new.