Simple DIY Farmhouse Tray Project

Hi Friends!

Hoping you are all doing well and are finding creative things to do while we are staying home! I hope this post brings you a little inspiration and enjoyment! 

I have a simple project for you today!

This week I am joining with the Thrifty Chicks for our monthly makeover challenge!

These challenges are always fun and creative for me. 

I especially enjoy making something useful for my home!

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This month's challenge is Trays!

I chose to use this old metal kitchen tray/pan. 
It was quite tarnished and rusty. I have used it to display many items...like vintage silvery Christmas ornaments! But I thought it could be so much better...

 I cleaned it up with a Mr. Clean pad...just taking off the grime and brightening the tray up enough to see the pretty pattern and keep a lovely patina!

I wanted to make a simple pedestal tray.  You can make one using so many kinds of items...candleholders, wood pieces, etc. There are many ideas on Pinterest.  

I decided to use two wood pieces I had...a lamp base and a decorative piece leftover from other projects. I wanted a wide base to help the pedestal from being too tippy.

 I love the wood, but not the stain color.  I wanted a whitewash look, so I brushed on watered down white paint and it wiped off with a paper towel until I got the look .

First, connect the wood pieces through the base with a screw and washer...

Second, connect the tray to the base with a screw through the tray.

I sealed the tray with a water base matte sealer, for a clean surface.
  This won't be used with food.

This can be used in so many ways! This pretty old tray is getting a little respect now...

While we have been staying home, I have found myself crafting more, with a renewed love of homemaking skills.  I've been crocheting dish cloths in the evening, to cut down on kitchen paper use.  It has been very relaxing during a stressful time.  I haven't crocheted in quite awhile, so I am making simple double crochet rectangles.  I love using Sugar and Cream Cotton Yarn ~ it comes in many colors. There are many free patterns on Pinterest and lots of great crochet hook sets available, too.

I thought my pedestal tray would be perfect for holding my dishcloths and dish brush!

I love its farmhouse style look now!

You might have missed a few of my other tray makeover projects...

1. Before...and After

2. Before...and After

3. Before and After

Please Pin Me...

 Be sure to visit the other Thrifty Chicks posts! Links are at the end of this post!

Until next time...

1.Little Vintage Cottage~ Upcycled Wooden Tray

2. Audrey Would!~ A Classic DIY Buffalo Check Tray

3. That's Me!

4.Our Hopeful Home~ Thrift Store Tray Transformation

5. Color Me Thrifty~ Silver Tray Makeover With Spray Paint And Doily

6. Lora B. Create And Ponder~ How To Upcycle Vintage Metal Trays Into  A Tiered Stand