I am drawn to anything blue and white these days! Maybe there’s just more of it in the home decor stores and magazines, but I see it everywhere. Recently I’ve seen some gorgeous trays featuring bright prints along the bottom. I picked one up in the store but decided I could just make it myself using things I already had on hand!
Several years ago I bought a plain wooden tray at Hobby Lobby that I spray painted white and have used in my kitchen and living room almost constantly. I decided to give that tray a summer makeover! Hobby Lobby has sheets of scrapbook paper for $.59 each, and last week they were 50% off. 🙂 Two sheets of paper ended up being the only thing I purchased for this project!
- Use a damp cloth to wipe down the tray, then allow the tray to dry completely.
- Measure and cut the scrapbook paper to the size you need. If you need one more sheet, make sure you cut the pieces so the pattern matches at the seam.
- Place the paper inside the tray to make sure it fits nicely.
- Apply the glue to the inside of the tray – a repositionable spray glue works best, but a glue stick works too!
- Carefully lay the paper on the inside of the tray and press to adhere.
Keep in mind that this method isn’t waterproof and probably won’t last forever – but what did you expect for 59 cents? 🙂
I cut a few squares of the extra paper and inserted them in my photo-holding coasters. I love the pop of color and pattern on my end tables!
Do you have a tray that needs a summer makeover?
Come Home For Comfort 
I love the blue + white + yellow color combo. My MIL’s kitchen is decorated in these colors and it’s just so cheery. Love your tray and those lemons are the perfect accessory.
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Thanks, friend! I’m really into blue and white right now. 🙂
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This is so cute I need to try this with some old trays I have!
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You won’t be sorry you did, Brittany! I love mine. 🙂
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I LOVE this so much! And I bet you COULD make it permanent with some decoupage or epoxy… I feel a #crafternoon coming on. 😉 Thanks for the inspiration!
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Thanks, friend! Send me pics if you make one! I’d love to know how a more permanent solution turns out.
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Blue and White is so classic. Love it! And even though the paper isn’t water proof, it’s a good excuse to change it out every season. And love the extra touch with the coasters. I need new coasters!
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Yeah, I think I’ll have fun changing the paper with the seasons!
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This is a nifty little project! It seems like similar trays can cost an arm and a leg, so thanks for sharing this very affordable option!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
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They are SO expensive! Especially the acrylic ones – they are beautiful but so pricey.
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I love the blue pattern you picked out… and it goes great w/ your blue onion teapot. 🙂 Very nice.
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Thank you! That teapot belonged to my Gramma and is a treasure to me. 🙂
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I have been seeing Blue and White everywhere as well Whitney but I have been a fan for years and I will always have blue and white in my decor!!
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It’s such a classic combo!
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