Revamp Your Thrifted Tray with These Simple DIY Steps
If you love turning thrift store finds into stylish home decor, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into the world of thrifted tray makeovers. A simple, budget-friendly tray from your local thrift store can be transformed into a stunning piece that adds charm and functionality to any space. In this post, we’ll share step-by-step instructions, creative ideas, and handy tips to help you breathe new life into an old tray. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a crafting newbie, these projects are easy to follow and fun to do. So, grab your thrifted tray and let’s get started on creating a beautiful, personalized piece for your home! Stylish Thrift store tray trash to treasure upcycle diy
I so love to make trays… Few years back I made a tiered tray all on a budget with what I had on hand . See details HERE
Supplies needed
- tray
- chalk paint
- sanding block
- wallpaper rectangle
So found several trays few days ago as I was thrifting . They didn’t look too good .. Lots of dirt on them but it was a solid wood so I knew they need a good wash
As I was cleaning them well I figured that they must of being a part of roll out mechanism in a kitchen cabinet. I so love those !!! Super useful trays but I guess they were not needed anymore.
I am on the mission to give them a new look!
There are so many things you can on them and make them useful again. Little paint , maybe stencils or napkin decoupage would transfer them in no time !
As I was going through my stash I remembered that I had some wallpaper tiles that I picked up at Dollar Tree so I was praying they will be perfect size without much work
How cool are those !! Love both of them so much! Have you seen those at your Dollar Tree yet ?
It is a wallpaper and it is washable so no Mod Podge or any other glue needed. Directions states that you will need to leave this wall paper alone for 8 hours after application. Super excited to make this stylish tray upcycle.
So love good trash to treasure diy’s . This one especially is so easy. I have not applied wall paper but hey there has to be always a first time.
To complement my print i decided to paint its frame dark navy color with my chalk paint. Love how durable chalk paint is! My favorite one is spright from Home Depot. I can see some are available on Amazon HERE
Love this diy home decor on a budget! Don’t you love easy diy tray projects?
As my paint is drying it is time to cut my rectangular wall paper to fit a base of tray.
It seams all is fitting perfectly ! Super excited that I had to only cut a bit out of a length Thrift store tray makeover is looking awesome !
Instructions on the back of it were nice and clear. I just had a hard time finding layers …lol until i noticed that line tha says crack and peel
In order to avoid bubbles and wrinkles I decided to only peel little part of backing paper , place on my tray and remove slowly and use my big popsicle stick to push bubbles out
Little bit of distressing with my sanding block on the edges , application of clear wax to wood portion and my tray upcycle is complete !
How stylish is my tray now ? Love everything about it. Thrift store tray makeover was so fun
Easy DIY tray project
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Don’t you love good budget friendly diy ? Check HERE what you can do with some clothespins
Those are perfect tray or glass fillers that bring so much to your decor. See details HERE
