Monogram Tray

I bought an unfinished tray at Ben Franklin on clearance a few months ago. It was 50% off then another 30% off, so I think I ended up paying about $2 for it. I went through my scrapbook paper and really liked this color and pattern, plus I had paint to match it already.

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First I painted the tray ( I didn’t like how bright the yellow was so I found some stain and went over the paint with it). I like the color much better now.  Then I mod podged the scrapbook paper on. I had to use 2 sheets of paper because the tray was too long. I pieced the papers together so the pattern matched. It looks pretty seamless. I made the letter J out of brown vinyl on my Cricut and stuck it in the center of the tray.

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I sealed the whole tray with 3 coats of mod podge, inside and out. Ta-Da, the finished product and I only spent about $2. I did think about putting handles on it, but the tray curves out on the sides, so it’s already easy to handle and carry, plus I didn’t want to spend more money.

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{ 9 comments… add one }
  • Andy Porter September 1, 2009, 3:20 pm

    C.U.T.E!! You can’t beat 2 bucks either!! I was just reading about you and you are a busy woman! 8 kids!! That’s awesome!! I’ll have to check back and find good tips on organizing from you. This year I am getting the “bug”.
    Love your tray! Thanks for linking today!!

  • Marla September 1, 2009, 6:44 pm

    I am so happy you posted this today. I just found a swet little wooden tray with handles today at Goodwill for pennies. I am going to refer to your post when I get around to actually doing it. Great inspiration Thank you

  • melissa September 1, 2009, 10:03 pm

    Leeanne~LOVE the monogram on your tray and I also love that you have 8 kids! 🙂

  • Someday Crafts September 2, 2009, 2:09 pm

    Great makeover. I’ve been in Ben Franklin once and loved it! Wish I had one closer to me!!!

  • Wendy September 2, 2009, 5:14 pm

    That’s really cute!

    Thanks for visiting! If you paint your table, I’d love to see it! 🙂

  • Fawnda September 2, 2009, 8:04 pm

    Very cute! $2 buck is a great deal!

  • Britt @ A Penny Saved September 9, 2009, 7:17 am

    That is too cute! I’m ready to place my order! 🙂 Love it!

  • Sarah September 10, 2009, 10:03 pm

    I love your tray. I would name it Function Meets Beauty! God’s blessings, Sarah 😀

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