I picked up a couple frames at a garage sale earlier this year, 2 for $.75. The wood was substantial and the pictures were set back, I knew I would use them for something eventually.
This week I found a use. In my living room, which is still pretty bare, we have a large leather ottoman that functions as a little bit of everything. It is little lady’s preferred spot to watch TV and do puzzles. It’s a footrest, a table, and general catchall. It has a few tufted areas which does not make it a good spot for a drink or dish.
I decided to take these frames and turn them into trays – functional trays.
I started by priming and painting the frames a satin black. Then I removed the pictures and covered the backing with a pretty yellow and white paper.
I assume these will get more use by little lady than anyone else so to keep them looking nice I covered the pretty paper with clear contact paper.
The sides of these trays are nice and deep so they will corral whatever we can spill in them.
A quick and easy upcycled project.
Thanks for visiting!
♥ Sarah
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Mandy Hank
Sunday 29th of September 2013
.75? Holy Cow!! Great transformation! I love the paper you used. Great design! Thank you so much for linking up your Thrifty Upcycle with us at Get Your DIY On- I hope you'll join us today and link up any spray painting projects you have had :) Have a great Sunday!
Sarah V
Sunday 29th of September 2013
Thanks Mandy, yeah $.75, awesome deal. I'll be back over today with another project.
Dagmar ~ Dagmar's Home
Sunday 22nd of September 2013
Love it! I hope you'll link up! http://www.dagmarbleasdale.com/2013/09/thrifty-vintage-finds-link-party-9/
Dagmar Dagmar's Home
Sarah V
Sunday 22nd of September 2013
Thank you! I'll stop over and check out your party.
Life in Positudiness
Monday 26th of August 2013
Absolutely love this!! Great idea! Also… I nominated you for a Liebster Award! http://lifeinpositudiness.blogspot.com/2013/08/liebster-nomination.html
Sarah V
Monday 26th of August 2013
Sandie, glad you liked the project and Thank You! That means so much to me :)
Katie
Monday 26th of August 2013
Love these repurposed picture frames! Great idea and they only cost 75 cents...Score! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Katie @ thecasualcraftlete.com
Sarah V
Monday 26th of August 2013
A project is so much better when it's super inexpensive! Thanks for stopping by Katie.
Kayla
Monday 26th of August 2013
What a great idea! I'd love if you'd link up to The DIYers. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-last-weeks-top-three.html
Sarah V
Monday 26th of August 2013
Hi Kayla, I'll head over and check it out. Thanks for stopping by.