Summer in Wisconsin - and just
about anywhere for that matter - means family and friends getting
together for BBQ'd delicacies while enjoying the warm summer breezes
with a cool drink. This season those evenings may be few and far
between with temps the highest they've been in 90 years, however they do
present a unique chance to work some special magic and get all crafty!
At
least - that's what I told myself when I decided that I needed a tray
to serve drinks, food or just to carry things from one place to
another. Often called a "butler's tray" these wonders of convenience
were, at one time, made of silver and highly polished. There's no way I
can afford either the money to buy one of
these or the time to polish it, however that didn't stop my wanting
one. So, I did some research, and some crafty designing and here's what
I came up with.
You will need
Picture frame, 11-inch by 14-inch, 1-2 inches deep
with glass
1/8" piece of wood - cut to fit the frame
Paint to match the frame
Screwdriver
2 handles
Screws
Cordless drill
Patterned Scrapbook paper
Scissors
Glue stick
2 handles
Screws
Cordless drill
Patterned Scrapbook paper
Scissors
Glue stick
The
first step is to take the frame apart. Set aside the back and glass -
you'll need them later. Put the handles against the frame so that they
may be
fastened at least halfway up the outside side of the frame. They should
be easy to use - so you'll have to test them (I used painters tape to
hold them in place until I was ready.) Predrill holes for the screws to
keept the frame
from splitting. Make sure the screws are only as long as the frame wood
is wide. For example, if the frame wood is 1/2 inch then the screws
should only be 1/2 inch long. Screw the handles in place - but make sure
they don't go all the way through the frame.
Lay
the paper or cardboard backing that you removed from the frame on a
table. Place your paper on the backing and cut it to size. Get
creative, no one said you just had to use 1 piece of paper! Glue it into
place. While the glue is drying, paint your piece of wood. I painted
mine the same color as the frame - but you can use your imagination (or
any leftover paint you may have). Allow it to dry completely before
assembling your tray.
Turn
the tray upside down and place the glass in first, then the scrapbook
backing, then finally the piece of wood. Secure it all by placing
screws or nails (at a slight angle) into the
frame making sure they overlap the back to hold it in place. Test it
before using with anything heavy as you may need to reinforce it before
using it to serve heavy items.
~ Dani
This is absolutely stunning. I'm going to try making one just as soon as the kids are back at school. I have popped over from Blog Hop Till You Drop.
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