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Paisley Tray

I love fixing up old items that I find!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/paisley-tray • Posted by Mod Podge Amy

I love fixing up old items that I find! This tray above was a thrift store treasure - perfect and in good condition, great for organizing my art supplies. The only problem was that it was kind of boring and need a little pizzazz. Nothing boring for my shelves! This revamp is so easy, you won’t believe it. First, gather these supplies:

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium white tray1

Description

I love fixing up old items that I find! This tray above was a thrift store treasure - perfect and in good condition, great for organizing my art supplies. The only problem was that it was kind of boring and need a little pizzazz. Nothing boring for my shelves! This revamp is so easy, you won’t believe it. First, gather these supplies:

Instructions

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    Here’s the tray beforehand - do you see why I enhanced it? It just needed something.

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    I measured the compartments to make sure that I cut the paper correctly.

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    Turn your paper with the print side facing down, measure and cut to fit the compartments. I used two different (yet complimentary) patterns from the same scrapbook paper collection, which I think added a nice touch.

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    Grab your Mod Podge and brush and put a medium layer on the inside of each compartment.

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    Place the paper down and smooth, smooth smooth! You’ll see I used an old gift card to do the smoothing. It worked really well! Continue to smooth and wipe away Mod Podge that comes out the sides (and it will). Do all of the compartments and allow to dry for 15 - 20 minutes.

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    Paint a medium layer of Mod Podge over the paper in each compartment, being careful not to get it on the sides. Wipe away if it does. Allow to dry and you’re done. Organizing has really never been this easy, or this cute! Not only was this craft simple to make, but it was inexpensive. With the Mod Podge I had on hand and the thrifted tray, I spent less than $5 making something I will use for a long time. Yay!