Welcome to another edition of The Power Tool Challenge! Every month, a group of us power-tool loving bloggers get together and post a project based on the month’s theme. This month the theme is “Fall”. I chose to make a pretty, rustic wood tray.
What does this tray have to do with Fall, you say? Weeel, I could have stenciled a Fall item, say a pumpkin or the word “Harvest” on it.
And that was the plan. But you know how plans go! After I dry-brushed on the white paint, I kind of liked it just how it was ; )
And so I think that if you place fall-related items on such a tray, it becomes a Fall tray ; )
The 1″ x 3″ boards for my Fall tray started life as slats for an old Ikea bed. My son got a bigger bed and rescued those slats for me.
(This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support of Create & Babble.)
I simply cut four equal lengths of the 1 x 3’s to around 20 inches. I used my RYOBI 12″ Compound Sliding Miter Saw to cut the wood. (By the way, I have one of these miter saws to give away – enter here!)
Next, I marked and cut two pieces to match the width of the four 1 x 3’s . . .
. . . and attached them to the back of the 1 x 3’s with wood glue and 1″ crown staples with my RYOBI Narrow Crown Stapler.
After waiting for the glue to dry . . .
. . . I flipped the tray over and found the handles that I had bought for my granddaughter’s armoire but didn’t use.
I love how they look as handles on this tray. Perfect!
I hope you liked my rustic “Fall” tray! Now head over to see what my friends have made for Fall!
Joining in these fun parties:
Love this project! I’m all about function and this is a sweet project that can be used in so many ways. Thank you for the DIY, Jeanie!
That is such a clever use of those old slats! I bet you will get a ton of use out of it as it is the perfect base for a vignette for any season! XO
This is awesome! I love this tray for fall, and hot chocolate with a cozy blanket and sitting by a fireplace:) I have to have one…thanks for adding on to my “need to build list!”
I love this tray! I am so inspired to make one of my own… A great weekend project!
I love trays of all kinds, but rustic ones are definitely my favs.
beautiful Job Jeanie!
pinning!
gail
hi jeanie, this tray is beautiful! i love the finish details and the handles, and the styling! <3
Jeanie your rustic wooden tray is awesome! I like that it can be changed up for the seasons and you decorated it for Fall beautifully. The white wash finish is spot on too!
It is perfect the way it is I have been wanting to make one of these and now you have inspired me to geter done! Thanks Jeanie!
Really like your tray, very cute and farmhouse looking.
You did a great job on it.
Blessings, Nellie
Your tray has so many uses and will be perfect for decorating in any season. I need to stop by our Habitat Restore to pick up two door handles so that I can make one.
Super cute tray, great idea repurposing the wood from the bed. I really love your finish!
Every house needs a tray or two Jeanie and this one is a beauty!
Thank you for sharing it at Shabbilicious Friday this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tomorrow’s party.
I was planning on doing this with two old cupboard doors but wasn’t sure how to place the handles. Now I know that need to glue another strip of wood on each side. Thanks for the tip!
Wait, how did u put the handles on the wood?
I am wondering the same thing. Please explain the handles. Thanks!
I attached them with screws that were drilled in through the bottom of the tray.
I love this project you have created! Someday I will learn to use a hammer and saw! I would love to have you share with us at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. We go live every Wednesday at 8:00 pm CST.
I love the tray and have always wanted to make them for myself and gifts. Just wondering how heavy they are with the 1 x 3 wood !!!!