Make a branch-handled tray
If you gave me a choice as to whether I’d prefer to cook dinner or mow the lawn, I’d personally be mowing the lawn before your question was even completed. This girl just LOVES the Canadian outdoors!
Because of that, I love to bring the outdoors in with my decorating. This super easy to make, branch-handled tray, was loads of fun to create. You can make it any size that could easily be used indoors and out. It makes a super cute table centerpiece as well.
Here’s how!
1. Cut a long board in half then brace them together by screwing smaller boards across the underside.
2. Measure out and cut your branch handles and handle supports.
3. Pre-drill holes in the handles and supports, then screw them together from the top.
4. Screw on handles through the bottom of the tray.
5. If you wish for matching coasters, simply cut chunks of wood to the desired size.
My own tray is more decorative than productive, so just be sure to test the handles for strength before carrying anything around with real weight to it.
Other creative tray ideas: chalkboards, old cabinet doors, vintage signs.
Have you created a unique tray out of unusual, reclaimed items? I’d love to hear about it!
Design and photos are courtesy of Funky Junk Interiors. The full tutorial can be seen here.
