Create
a one of a kind serving tray with an ordinary picture frame, drawer
knobs, and fabric.
Materials
11" x
14" picture frame
One
fat quarter of fabric
Spray
adhesive
Four
drawer knobs
Two
drawer pulls
Drill
Acrylic
ruler
Craft
or wood glue
Heavy
wire cutters
Twine
Scissors
Pen
or pencil
Instructions
Remove the glass and back from the frame.
Draw a line from point to corner on the back of the frame.
Place a mark on the frame 1" from
the point and drill a hole 3/4" deep.
Cut the heads off of all the drawer
knob screws.
Fill the hole with craft glue and turn
the screw into the hole leaving about 3/4" inch
above the frame.
Apply craft glue to the screw and turn
the knob onto the screw until it is tight against the frame. Repeat steps 1-5 for each corner of the frame.
Turn the frame over and adjust the knobs
so the tray sits on the table without rocking. Turn the knobs in or out to level the tray. Snip
the heads off the drawer pull screws. Place
the screws into the pulls and tighten them with a pair of pliers. Center
the pulls on the side of the tray. Use
the acrylic ruler to mark where the holes should be drilled. Drill
the holes and fill them with glue. Attach the draw pull to the tray by pushing
the screws into the holes. If the holes are too tight for the screws,
ream the holes a little bit with the drill.
Cut a piece of fabric the same size
as the back of the frame. Press
the fabric and set it aside. Spray
the inside of the frame back with adhesive.
Adhere the fabric to the frame back.
Put the back on the frame and secure
it with the brads.
Wrap the handles with natural twine
and tie the ends into a knot at the top center of the handle.
Here is another tray example. This one was created with a floating frame. Two prints were placed between two pieces of glass. The handles have fruit designs to match the fruit in the prints. Use your imagination to create the perfect tray for your home.
