Upcycle a wooden tray - an easy DIY project

I am tray obsessed at the moment!

I have upcycled two trays now, one for the coffee table and one for my bedroom. This is the one for my bedroom that I finished last week, it was super easy to upcycle and no power tools were required! I simply purchased this tray form Kmart for $10, added a little paint and voilà!

If you want to upcycle a tray and make it your own all you need is:

- A serving tray (can be purchased from discount stores or Kmart)

- A cut out pattern (I used a placemat from a discount store)

- Paint

-Sponge

- Tape

- Spraypaint

Firstly give the tray a light sand, then using a damp sponge apply a thin layer of paint. Let it dry completely before applying a second layer. Lightly sand and if needed, apply another coat of paint.

Then take your cut out pattern and center it on the tray. I used duct tape to fasten my placemat and also protect the edges of the tray from getting over spray on them.

Using a spray can, apply a layer of paint over the cut out pattern. Once completely dry, remove the cut out and if required, lightly sand. You may at this stage want to apply another layer of paint using the damp sponge, to give it a rustic, worn appearance.