I repurposed some very old, heavy duty picture frames into cute little serving trays.
I don't have any "in progress" of these projects because I did them long before I ever thought I would have a blog. The frame was very cheap or free. The handles, and the cute little feet were purchased from the Habitat for Humanity Restore. The "lining" is a piece of wallpaper from a free wallpaper sample book.
This one was made pretty much the same way, free, or very cheap. To make these, I removed the glass, the picture, and the cardboard backing. I cut a piece ofluan on the table saw, and glued/nailed it in place. I drilled holes for the handles.
Picture frame serving tray
The feet are former cabinet knobs, that I screwed into place. (the wallpaper covers the screws) I painted them both white, then dry brushed them with an "oops" pink. My favorite niece has this one. It was a birthday gift to her. She's not generally a fan of my projects, because she likes a more modern, new, and crisp look. But when she saw this, she really liked it.
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Hi, there! Iām Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. Iām obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful againāmyself included! I hope youāll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the wayā¦ literally!
Cindy
Great project (as usual) Gail...I've been thinking of making something similar for our breakfast in bed mornings. I guess I'd need taller legs though. Any ideas?
Nancy
Love this idea! I think it works really well with the type of frames you used.
Nancy
KyTriplets
What a great idea! I love how you used ReStore finds for a crafty project. Good job!