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DIY & Crafts:
Fabric-Lined Serving Tray
Dress up a simple wood tray with your favorite swatch of fabric.
Sometimes, we fall in love with a certain patterned fabric and want to use it for absolutely everything. The crafting possibilities are endless with this pretty floral print—pillows, pouches, totes, trays… First up for us is this super simple fabric-lined wood tray. Your fave fabric, scissors, and Mod Podge are all you need to dress up a plain wood tray and make it unique. It’s perfect to use this summer for backyard picnics and barbecues, or as a coffee-table accent for books and a vase of flowers.
SUPPLIES
- Fabric
- Wood tray (mine is from the Target craft section; dimensions: 12 in x 16 in)
- Mod Podge
- Brush
- Scissors
STEP ONE
Measure the inside of the tray; mark your measurements on the backside of your fabric and cut to size using scissors or a rotary cutter. Be sure to check the accuracy of your cut by placing the fabric in the tray before applying glue. Trim if necessary.
STEP TWO
Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the bottom of the tray with a brush.
STEP THREE
Carefully affix fabric, starting in one corner and slowly working outwards. Use the flat edge of a bone folder or a credit card to press out any air bubbles.
STEP FOUR
Use the pointed end of a bone folder to move the fabric to the corners. If you have excess fabric on edges you can trim using a sharp X-acto knife tool (once dry).
STEP FIVE
Once the glue is dry, apply a top coat of Mod Podge; let dry. If you want, add a few coats of dishwasher-safe Mod Podge to help seal the tray (however, I would not recommend putting this tray in the dishwasher)! I applied the top coat to all sides of the tray.
STEP SIX
Enjoy your pretty new tray this summer!
