Interior designer Sharon Hanby-Robie demonstrates how to turn everyday objects into personal serving trays.
Corkboard Tray
Attach antique cabinet door handles to the sides of a corkboard. This makes an excellent serving tray for meals and drinks because cork naturally absorbs liquids and gives the tray an easy-to-clean surface.
Framed Tray
Materials:
old, mid-size frame
acrylic paint
faux ceramic tile
wallpaper
glue
stamps
clear sealant or glaze
Steps:
- Remove the glass cover from an old mid-size frame.
- Handpaint a faux ceramic tile or decoupage directly onto the frame's wooden backing. Use leftover wallpaper from a kitchen or living room to cut out images for decoupaging, or use acrylic paints and stamps to create tiles with painted grout lines.
- Finish with a clear coating of sealant or glaze for protection and shine.
Shadowbox Tray
Materials:
craft-store box frame or Lucite box
dried leaves, lavender or other decorations
glass cut to size of box
felt
adhesive
Steps:
- Glue dried leaves, lavender or other decorations to the box.
- Cover the top of the box with glass.
- Adhere felt to the bottom for padding.
* Note: When not in use, prop any of these trays on a display cabinet or against the wall.
Resources My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home: The Real Person's Guide...
by Sharon Hanby-Robie
Pocket Books, 1998
Website:
www.sharonhanbyrobie.com Guests Sharon Hanby-Robie
Publicist / Interior Decorator / Author
Website:
www.sharonhanbyrobie.com
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