How to Make Old, Boring Trays Bright and Poppy

These serving trays went from blah and boring to totally beachy. HGTV Magazine shows you how.

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Photo by: Alison Gootee

Alison Gootee

Step 1

Spray-paint each tray white and let dry.

Step 2

Cut the fabric to fit the tray, plus 1 extra inch on each side.

Step 3

Attach the fabric to the tray with Mod Podge and let dry. Turn over the tray and trim excess fabric with a crafts knife.

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