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May 7, 2017 By Katie The Bug 19 Comments

DIY Serving Tray: The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!

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DIY Serving TrayA few years ago, I hosted a tea party for Mother’s Day, and I made each guest their own serving tray, personalized just for them! The tea party was a great success, and I know this personal touch made my beloved guests feel special, and it added the extra pizzazz I was looking for! This is one of my favorite projects because it can be completely tailored to keep for yourself or to give as a one-of-a-kind gift! The possibilities are limitless and the materials can include anything from magazine cutouts, fake flowers, buttons, or any small notion that will fit!

DIY Serving Tray

My mother still displays her serving tray by hanging it as art on her kitchen wall, so I walk past it often without giving it a second thought. I did give it a second thought the other day, though, and it hit me that Mother’s Day is almost here, and these would make amazing breakfast in bed trays!  What could be better than a three-in-one gift?! Show your Mother how much you appreciate her and take her breakfast in bed to a whole new level this year with a lasting piece of handmade art that she can enjoy for years!

DIY Serving Tray

DIY Serving Tray!

For this project, you will need:

An old sturdy frame (You can always buy new, just be sure to opt for a wooden frame so you will be able to screw your handles onto it!)

Two drawer handle pulls with screws

Paint (if desired)

A sponge brush

Flowers, cut-outs, trinkets, or any other small favors you would like to use

Back ground paper or fabric

Drill or screw driver (or both)

Glue gun

Start by carefully removing the glass so that you can paint your frame (if desired)!

DIY Serving Tray

While the frame is drying (or if you do not need to paint your frame), go ahead and cover the back board of your frame by gluing down background paper or wrapping it in fabric.

DIY Serving Tray

Lay out your flowers, cut-outs, or trinkets, keeping in mind the depth between your back board and the glass.

DIY Serving Tray

Once you have it just the way you want, glue it all down!

DIY Serving Tray

When the frame is dry, attach the handle pulls and reassemble your frame; your tea tray is complete!

Time for tea; Cheerio!

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  1. Jackie says

    May 8, 2017 at 10:55 am

    That is so pretty and clever!! I want to try one πŸ™‚

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    • Katie The Bug says

      May 8, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you so much! I hope you have as much fun creating one as I did ! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    May 8, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    This is such a great gift idea! Love it!
    -Elizabeth | confidentlyelegant.com

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    • Katie The Bug says

      May 8, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you! I have made several of these trays and given them all as gifts! So I decided to keep this one as a Mother’s Day gift to my self! LOL πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    May 8, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    So pretty! I love the idea of upcycling older, unused pieces and making them pretty again.

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    • Katie The Bug says

      May 9, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Thank you so much! I love upcycling also; there is joy in making something beautiful again! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Josy A says

    May 9, 2017 at 3:42 am

    Cute!
    Does it make the tea tray heavy? Or can you still carry in some tea in that pretty teapot? πŸ™‚

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    • Katie The Bug says

      May 9, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Oh, no; not unless the frame is heavy to start with! All the little customization pieces are pretty lightweight! The most important step is ensuring your glass is strong and secure in the frame! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Michelle C says

    June 1, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    OMG…that is so beautiful. How creative! It makes me want to run out and buy a glue gun! Great job!!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      June 1, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      I am happy you like it! My glue gun is one of my favorite things! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. sam says

    July 5, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Wonderful idea! It would be so cute to make one yearly and then have a serving tray wall. But the way your mom does it seems so special too. Thanks for the inspiration everyone needs a serving tray for breakfast.

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 6, 2017 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you so much! That would be a great tradition to make one every year!

      Reply
  7. Heidi says

    September 15, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Those are so cute! I love that they only take a few supplies that would be easy to find. I’m a big tea lover so your first picture really caught my eye.

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    • Katie The Bug says

      September 15, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you! Being on the go so much means that keeping things simple is a BIG priority for me! I am so excited that you like the picture! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  8. Jamyka Guerra says

    September 17, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Love this functional and beautiful DIY!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      September 17, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Danielle Lavoie says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Wow this is such a fun idea! Definitely pinning it for later πŸ™‚

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    • Katie The Bug says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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