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Tray Makeovers

My DIY Remote Control Tray an Easy & Useful Thrift Store Makeover

You’ve probably already seen this DIY remote control tray in my living room.  But here’s what it looked like when I bought it at a local estate sale.  I can’t tell you exactly how much it cost me because I filled it up with goodies, brought it up to the checkout stand, and the lady charged me $10.00 for the whole pile!  With everything else I got at the time, it probably averaged 75c apiece.  I love finding little trays like this because there are so many different ways to update them.  Trays are on my permanent list of things to find.

BEFORE - How to update a thrift store tray.

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Supplies for DIY Remote Control Tray

  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, white
  • Americana Decor varnish
  • paintbrush (I like this paintbrush.)
  • scissors
  • Canvas Corp Brands, printed canvas sheet
  • DecoArt Decou-page decoupage glue, matte

Remote control tray DIY with paint and canvas | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

How to Make the DIY Remote Control Tray

This was another super easy project.  I just gave it a couple of coats of white paint.  Let it dry completely then cover it with a light coat of matte varnish.

Then I cut the canvas to fit the bottom and decoupaged it onto the bottom of the tray.

Now it sits on our coffee table next to my upcycled casserole carrier tray and holds our remotes.   I’m still not sure what all these do but we need them… lol…  The little bell belonged to Bikeman’s grandmother.  We tease that he could just ring it when he wants me to bring him something to eat…  probably not gonna happen.

Finished remote control tray SMALL DuctTapeAndDenim.com


More DIY Tray Projects

If you enjoyed this DIY remote control tray, you might also like these:

  • DIY Condiment Tray
  • How to Make a Serving Tray Out of an Old Cabinet Door
  • DIY Chalkboard Serving Tray
  • Art Deco DIY Vanity Tray
  • Easy DIY Bathtub Tray

Thanks for reading.  I’d love to hear about any trays you’ve made.  Leave a comment and tell me about them.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Featured on Sizzle Into Summer Party.  Originally published on February 20, 2017.


7 Comments

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Comments

  1. Florence @ Vintagesouthernpicks says

    February 20, 2017 at 6:56 am

    I like to find trays too. Like your upcycle!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Thanks, Florence!

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    February 20, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I have an old metal tray that I’ve had forever. At some point I will upcycle it, but I don’t know what I want to do to it! Lol.

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Wendy, I’d love to see it when you do!

      Reply
  3. Cheri says

    August 18, 2022 at 2:52 am

    Cute 🥰 Trays ANN ❗️Thank You FOR Sharing 👍🏼♥️G-d♥️Bless ALL Your Ideas Are GREAT 😊

    Reply
  4. Alicia says

    February 25, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    Thank you so much for this inspiring idea. It’s a beautiful way to hold remotes as well as headphones and other items. Love it!

    Reply

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