DIY Oval Wood Tray Makeover
Ever buy a pretty oval frame and think, “This could be more than just wall art”? That’s exactly what happened with this craft kit from my friend. It’s technically a wood frame — but with a little creativity, I turned it into a functional, decorative tray using hot glue, paint, and a glossy layer of UV resin on my tray. Let’s make oval frame tray diy together
Whether you’re styling a vanity, creating a gift, or just love transforming craft kits into something useful, this DIY is perfect for you.
🧰 Supplies I Used:
Oval wood frame/craft kit HERE
Acrylic or Chalk paint (any color you love)
Rub on Transfer get it HERE or napkin
UV resin + UV lamp from Amazon (aff) HERE
Hot glue gun
Rub ‘n Buff, gold trim, etc.
🛒 You can grab the oval frame KIT HERE
🪄 Steps to Make Oval tray DIY
Paint the oval frame any color you like and let it dry.
in my case I opted out to interest with hot glue. You could make your own crackle background with paint and Elmer’s glue. See steps HERE or watch recap below in a video
Here is my favorite part ! Rub on transfers .. I just happened to have some left out of my vanity project so I decided to use on my ovals. It is really easy process. Just remove backing and rub but please see details in a video below at the
Of course you can use any embelishments .. Check out my White and Blue napkin bundle that would work great on it too. See my STORE HERE
Apply UV resin across the inner surface and cure it under a UV lamp. Add gold detail or trim for extra flair. Style and enjoy!
Good think about that oval tray duo is that you can stack them and you can use them all around the house
Check out how awesome they look stacked. Perfect stand for those cute flower vases
Perfect to display your salt and pepper shaker or creamers too
📽️ Watch the Full Video Here:
Love me my oval wood frame craft kit
You can also style them on your makeup table , night stand or bathroom with your jewelry
or just simply use them as backdrop display if not in use in your kitchen or shelving unit. Absolutely how versitile those oval trays are
💙 Bonus Printable: Matching Tray Tags
To make this DIY even sweeter, I added printable tags from the same white and blue design kit I used for styling the tray. You can tuck them into the tray, use them as gift tags, or even decoupage them onto the surface.
🎁 Want them? Just join my email list HERE and I’ll send them your way!
Love making trays out of randome objects.. Check out this one I used with Dollar Tree supplies HERE
This DIY is proof that frames aren’t just for hanging. With a few tools and some creativity, you can turn a simple craft base into something functional and beautiful.
Leave a comment if you try it—or tag me on Facebook or Instagram so I can see your version!
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