Dec 232011
This past summer during a development wide yard sale, I picked up some trays for mere pennies. They were plain and solid colored, so I decided to try fancying one of them up with scrapbook paper and mod podge. I was so excited with the result!
Here is what I started with, a red square tray, a little pad of scrap book paper and of course, mod podge.
I cut strips of paper for the sides, and coated them on both sides for the corners, so the paper was really malleable to get a smooth edge.
Then I covered the bottom with mostly whole 4×6 pages, and used mod podge over the top. I got carried away with the brush and had to patch a couple of little spots.
This is what it looked like after it dried.
Then I spray painted it with a clear glaze.
This is it, all accessorized; a pretty spot to set my jewelry or glasses, and it cost just pennies!
This is only the second time I have ever used mod podge, and I am really having fun with it. It kind of makes me feel like a kid again, with glue all over my fingers.
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The tray looks fab…
I love decoupage too… where did you get the small scrapbook paper?
Very pretty Margo!
Hey, I bought the scrapbook paper online at Hobby Lobby.
Great makeover! I love how your tray turned out!!!
I love it!! I’ve never done Mod Podge before. Did you go just to the edges or did you wrap it over & then cover the bottom too? How does it stay stuck down around the edges or does the Mod Podge do the trick? Thanks!!
Very pretty! I love the idea of using different pages of scrap paper
Great idea! I’m going to have to try this. You’ve inspired me to use up some of my pretty scrapbook paper that I haven’t touched in a few years!
so pretty! I love it. great idea!
And i love the book as well, i have it!
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Great idea! Thanks for the lesson. I’m definitely going to be looking out for trays. I bought a pretty vintage tray that was perfect as is and I have it hanging by binder clips and use it as a magnet board, but I could use more and this is perfect idea to transform some of those ugly ones I’ve seen.
Merry Christmas!
The tray turned out beautifully! I’ve never used modge podge, but I think it’s time I give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sharon
Really pretty and romantic looking. I am going to be having a Valentine themed cooking and crafting contest at Bacon Time soon, hope you will link up for it when it starts on the 16th. There will be some great prizes too!
PS, featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time.
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Spelled mod podge wrong so trying this again…lol..as I was saying ….
I purchased mod podge @ Michaels and wasn’t sure what I was going to do…yet here I found you with such a great idea. Thank you!
So pretty! I love the colors you chose too; going to keep an eye out for some older trays to try this–I love aqua/browns–darling idea. Thanks for sharing!
This looks great – we love decoupage and mod podge over here! Actually, my daughter’s fav is the glitter mod podge! You did a really nice job. Found you thru Titus 2sdays… Heather
The tray looks really beautiful. I love the combination of patterns. Thanks so much for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
Very pretty. What a great idea! I used to do mod podge years ago and completely forgot about it. I have tons of scapebooking scrapes of paper. I’ll have to find a tray!!
Very pretty! Way to go! Great idea!
Melody
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PS will you come share this with my group today?
Your tray looks wonderful!
Dee
Looks great…I was just thinking how nice one would look if it was covered in black and white photos….thanks for sharing.
Awesome job!! Love the colors!!
Your tray turned out amazing!!! I love the papers and design you created. Looks so good!
Love your tray good way to use up those lil paper packs and scraps!!!
I will be featuring your beautiful tray tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Such and amazing transformation! Stopping by from DIY by Design … and am your newest follower!
How pretty! I’m your newest follower-stop by for a visit!
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