Trays Made From Picture Frames

You can thrift them use ones you already have or go and buy one new.

Trays made from picture frames.

Today i will show you how i easily updated an old picture frame. 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. Once the picture frame was all ressembled it was ready to put on display with some other country cottage items.

Buy a picture frame that s at least 10 by 12 inches with a wide frame such as a shadow box frame. I found this frame at. Full project instructions here confessionso. 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.

Spruce up the frame. Cut the cardboard and wrapping paper to the same size as the glass. If you are worried about the paper shifting adhere it to the cardboard with spray mount. 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.

If your frame doesn t have glass get a 3 8 inch thick piece of glass cut to fit. 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. I was lucky that this frame didn t need much work. It was actually a kind of greenish wood.

How to make a serving tray using a picture frame 1. Use a ruler and pencil to. How to make a tray from a picture frame step 1. 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.