Trays Made From Picture Frames

How to make a tray from a picture frame step 1.

Trays made from picture frames.

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. Once the picture frame was all ressembled it was ready to put on display with some other country cottage items. This is not a new idea but i did not have decorative tray and finding this inexpensive piece made me to turn this piece to something nice and stylish the other day i was looking around at my local goodwill and this frame was screaming to take her home and upcycle her.

I was lucky that this frame didn t need much work. Today i will show you how i easily updated an old picture frame. Apply two to three coats of. 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.

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. If your frame doesn t have glass get a 3 8 inch thick piece of glass cut to fit. If you are worried about the paper shifting adhere it to the cardboard with spray mount. Cover your workstation with newspaper and remove everything from your picture frame.

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. You can thrift them use ones you already have or go and buy one new. Use a ruler and pencil to. It was actually a kind of greenish wood.

Spruce up the frame. How to make a serving tray using a picture frame 1. 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. Cut the cardboard and wrapping paper to the same size as the glass.