I have been trying to find an antique jewelry tray for in our bathroom for a while.  I haven’t been able to find one of these antique beauties that I feel like I can afford.  Darn budgets!

The other day I realized that I could make my own – and personalize it!  It was really very simple and as you can see, turned out so fun.  Perfect for your bath, a teenage girls, guest bath or teenage boys (with modification of course).

Jewelry Tray_side view

Jewelry Tray

Jewelry Tray_cu

Jewelry Tray_feet

On my crafting mission, I went to my local craft store (which happens to be Hobby Lobby) to pick up the right frame.  You can pick up a frame from any craft OR thrift store or use a frame you already have (better on the budget)!

You’ll need to make sure you have the following before starting:

  • My Mind’s Eye: The Sweetest Thing – Honey scrapbook paper and embellishments
  • 8 x 10 frame with edges that go up (to keep the “stuff” in)
  • 4 – drawer pulls (wood or metal) and paint if you use wood and want them to be the same color as the frame
  • Sewing Machine, adhesive, hot glue gun, etc.

I was worried that the size of the frame would be too small because I was envisioning a longer, skinnier rectangle tray, but I think it’s perfect!

I’m demonstrating this fun project on Good Things Utah today (ABC 4 from 10 – 11:00 am).  If you are not able to watch it live, I will post the segment here when it is available.

As usual, I have included instructions for you to download so you can

Amber

create your own personalized jewelry tray.

Download 2012_07_26_MME_Jewelry Tray

Enjoy!

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