DIY Frame Tray Craft

It’s a new year, but I’m still working on a last year project – Inspiring Small Spaces! Remember that reading nook I started? I’m getting really excited to share the new look with you in a week or so! This DIY Frame Tray Craft came out of that pursuit.

I wanted a few accessory pieces to bring out some of the colors in the pieces I received from Raymour and Flanigan. But after shopping several stores, I couldn’t find the right sized tray for the small leather stool next to the reading chaise lounge.

So I decided to make my own. And I realized–it’s so easy!

Supplies to make a DIY Frame Tray:

• 1 frame in size of your choice (5×7 or 8×10 works best)
• 4 glass pebbles (the craft kind with the flattened bottom)
• Tacky glue (I used jewelry glue)
• Fabric piece of your choice in a size large enough to fit the frame with about 1/4″ overhang
• Flat head screwdriver

Directions:

1. Using the flat head screwdriver, pry the frame stand off the back of the frame
2. Open the frame and place the fabric piece inside (trimmed to fit with a little overage to keep it snug)
3. Replace frame backing and close
4. Place a dot of glue on each of the four glass pebbles
5. Glue a pebble to each corner of the frame
6. Let dry

And you’re done! Enjoy your tray to hold a small cup of coffee or a breakfast biscotti. Or keep a moleskine journal and pen handy for writing down ideas. Or stash your hand creams or nail polish on top. Really, this frame tray craft is perfect for corralling any of those small items you like to have on hand when you’re relaxing!

What else could you use a small tray for?