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Upcycled Picture Frame Trays

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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.

Picture frames before

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.

Upcycled Picture Frames

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.

Picture covering

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.

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The sides of these trays are nice and deep so they will corral whatever we can spill in them.

Upcycled picture frame trays

A quick and easy upcycled project.

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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.

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