Just cover the frame solid using extra wood and then add the metallic hardware handles onto both sides of the frame and paint the entire tray using white paint.
Trays made from picture frames.
Full project instructions here confessionso.
If your frame doesn t have glass get a 3 8 inch thick piece of glass cut to fit.
You get to be as creative as you want and choose any picture which makes it the perfect gift giving diy because you can completely customize it for any purpose.
How to make a serving tray using a picture frame 1.
Cover your workstation with newspaper and remove everything from your picture frame.
This is not a new idea but i did not have decorative tray and finding this inexpensive piece made me to turn this piece to something nice and stylish the other day i was looking around at my local goodwill and this frame was screaming to take her home and upcycle her.
I found this frame at.
Whether you decide to make this for your mom for her special day or you just want one to keep for yourself this picture frame tray is absolutely beautiful and easy to make.
Lindy reused old frames to create kitschy dessert table trays all you need is a spray can wooden photo frames and a fresh paper liner to be used under the glass.
I was lucky that this frame didn t need much work.
Once the picture frame was all ressembled it was ready to put on display with some other country cottage items.
If you are worried about the paper shifting adhere it to the cardboard with spray mount.
Spruce up the frame.
Apply two to three coats of.
Buy a picture frame that s at least 10 by 12 inches with a wide frame such as a shadow box frame.
Today i will show you how i easily updated an old picture frame.
You can thrift them use ones you already have or go and buy one new.
The intended use is for decor only not a serving tray for transferring food and utensils i would reinforce this project with a thin veneer wood backing.
Cut the cardboard and wrapping paper to the same size as the glass.
Another great tray design here to make with the old picture frame this is here an all in the white tray that is made of an old picture frame.