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Stephanie White
Stephanie White
Stephanie White is a DIY expert who has over 10 years experience teaching design, art, and do-it-yourself projects. She has previously been published on Apartment Therapy and Ikea Hackers. When she's not writing, Stephanie is traveling the globe on the lookout for inspiring crafts and living spaces.
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Updated on 05/07/20
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Trays are a great multi-purpose household item. Use them to serve breakfast in bed, snacks, or to display your collectibles, jewelry, and more. Check out our 14 favorite ways to make your own tray for all your food and decor needs!
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DIY Wooden Serving Tray
This chic little serving tray is made from scrap wood and hardware for an easy DIY that's also eco-friendly! Customize the project with a paint color of your choice and a pair of your favorite handles from any hardware store.
DIY Wooden Serving Tray from The Spruce
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DIY Breakfast in Bed Tray
There is no better way to start a lazy relaxing weekend at home then by breakfast in bed. To help you indulge in a big stack of pancakes and a cup of coffee this weekend in bed get ready by making this lovely breakfast tray which will make it for you to eat in bed.
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DIY Marble And Wood Serving Tray
Combine a marble tile and small piece of wood to make your own beautiful serving tray that could also function as a cutting board, making it the perfect base for your next cheese tray.
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DIY Glitter Tray
While normally a tray would not be described as fun, this glitter tray is not only useful but fun too! Shake your own glitter tray and watch the glitter float around within the tray. Go ahead an add some sparkle to your home with this great DIY tray, you will not regret it.
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DIY Matches Vanity Tray
Organize your vanity by beautifully gathering your jewlery and makeup on one of a kind tray.
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DIY Trinket Tray
Grab some sheets of colorful tissue paper to decoupage onto an existing small tray to make the perfect place to hold your rings, keys or other odds and ends on your nightstand.
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DIY Marble Tray
It could not be easier to make an expensive looking serving tray for your home than this DIY project. By gluing on two kitchen cupboard handles to either side of a large marble tile you can quickly make a tray for your home.
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DIY Gold Glam Tray
Mask off lines using painter's tape and give an old tray a fresh coat of gold paint to craft your own gold glam tray to use.
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DIY Wood Burned Tray
Personalize your bland wood tray by drawing your own unique design by burning the design, such as a heart on the tray using a wood burning tool with you and your sweetheart's name.
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DIY Recycled Cardboard Box Tray
On a tight budget for decorating your new apartment? Grab one of your leftover packing boxes and transform it into a tray with a bit of decorative paper.
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DIY Mirrored Hexagon Tray
This super chic mirrored hexagon tray is so chic and easy to make by using a peel and stick gold mirrored sticker on a hexagon plate.
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DIY Bathroom Tray
Keep your bathroom organized by gathering together your various bathroom products such as soaps and perfumes on a DIY tray.
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DIY Air Dry Clay Platters
Give pottery a try by sculpting your own lovely air dry clay platters perfect for your kitchen.
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DIY Wood Serving Tray With Bowl Rest
This DIY serving tray with convenientbowl rest to hold a small bowl in place on the tray would be a great way to stylishly serve vegetables, fruit or bread with a dip the next time you are entertaining guests at your house.
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