I always look for oval frames or others with interesting shapes that thrift stores have every time. The inexpensive prices make them hard to pass up. I’ve got a large stash of them and it was time that I found a way to put some of them to us. I love the oval ones and the large octagon was perfect for the base of the tiered tray.
Welcome to the May Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I’m sharing tiered serving trays made from picture frames.
I loved the idea of using picture frames to make a tiered tray. I spotted a pin from What Treasures Await and it served as the basic idea for my tiered tray.
Patriotic Tiered Tray Made with Thrift Store Frames
Supplies Used:
Thrift Store Frames
Thrift Store Candle Holders
Chalk Paint
MinWax Polycrylic Protective Finish Spray
Fabric
Stapler
E6000 Glue
I cleaned all of the frames with TSP before painting them. I found the pinwheel patriotic fabric at Walmart. The two candle holders are previous thrift store purchases that I had painted gold.
I painted each frame and the two candle holders with Waverly Chalk Paint in Plaster. Once dried, I sprayed them all with a coat of Minwax Protective Finish.
The pinwheel fabric is a fun look for patriotic decor. Did you see the canvas covered patriotic art I created using this same fabric?
I measured the fabric to fit each of the frames. After cutting it, I stapled the fabric to the cardboard backing of each frame. I inserted the glass and then the fabric covered cardboard. For the large frame, I added an additional piece of cardboard to hold everything in place.
I used E6000 glue to adhere the candle holders to the bottoms of the two oval frames. Once that was set, I used more of the glue to adhere the candle holders to the tops of the large frame and the middle oval frame.
I’m happy with how this turned out and it will be a fun way to serve some treats for our 4th of July Party.
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Patriotic Tiered Tray Made with Thrift Store Frames
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Pili says
June 19, 2018 at 7:14 amI have the same pin, love how she repurposed the frames but your idea with round ones and the big one on the bottom looks lovely.
Pinning!
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:10 amThank you, Pili! I love the original, too. I was happy to find a fun way to use some of those thrift store frames I have. Thanks for pinning!
Habiba says
June 19, 2018 at 7:15 amThat turned out so lovely. I can see you redecorating it all year Long. I have a big Frame Collection, too and it’s about time I start doing one or several Projects with them.
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:11 amThank you, Habiba. Those frames are hard to pass up. It’s great to find new ways to use them.
Julie says
June 19, 2018 at 7:19 amLooks great, what a fun idea for a party.
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:11 amThanks, Julie!
Jenny says
June 19, 2018 at 8:50 amBeautiful! I love that pinwheel fabric. I went to walmart a few times for patriotic fabric and each time it was sold out. I am going to start getting frames at the thrift store because this is an awesome idea. Pinning1 Your guest will love it at the party
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:12 amI love that fabric, too. Thank you, Jenny. I’m going to be making more of these for various seasonal decor. I’m delighted to have sparked an idea for you!
mother of 3 says
June 19, 2018 at 6:30 pmThis is such a great idea! I have lots of old frames lying around. Just perfect for a fourth of july party. Pinned.
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:13 amThank you, Joanne and thanks for pinning, too. Glad to have given you an idea!
Mother of 3 says
July 9, 2018 at 6:42 pmThanks so much for sharing with us at the summer time fun party. pinned.
Beverly says
July 9, 2018 at 11:04 pmI appreciate the pin!
Kelley says
June 19, 2018 at 8:47 pmLooks great, love the patriotic touch!
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:14 amThanks, Kelly. I’m enjoying the patriotic look for these.
Laurie says
June 19, 2018 at 9:55 pmBeverly, I love the patriotic theme to your tiered tray. I’ve seen that same fabric – really cute and it looks great with the painted frames. So perfect for summer gatherings! Pinned!
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:15 amThank you, Laurie! I’m happy with out this turned out. I think it’s my favorite Pinterest Challenge project that I’ve done. Thank you for pinning!
Lisa Kerhin says
June 20, 2018 at 8:24 amBeautiful! I am pinning to make for the christmas holidays.
Beverly says
June 20, 2018 at 11:17 amThanks, Lisa. I appreciate the pin. A tray using Christmas fabric would be pretty. I’m planning on making more of these using seasonal colors.
Shirley Wood says
June 20, 2018 at 1:32 pmWhat a fun upcycle! I love your Patriotic theme too. I remember seeing that Pin a long time ago too. I really like the way yours turned out even more than the inspiration Pin.
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:00 amThanks, Shirley! It was easy to put together and I’m enjoying how it turned out. It’s always fun to give those old pins a try with our own spin on them.
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
June 20, 2018 at 3:43 pmOh wow that turned out great! I’m always on the lookout for just the right size pans to make a tiered tray, but haven’t thought of using frames. That’s a great idea! Love it!
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:01 amThanks so much, Linda! I’ve got so many thrift store frames so I was pleased to find a way to put them to use.
Roseann Hampton says
June 20, 2018 at 8:58 pmIt turned out great! I love the contrast of the hexagon tray on the bottom!
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:03 amThanks! I especially loved that bottom frame too. I was happy to have found it for only a few dollars.
Debrashoppeno5 says
June 20, 2018 at 9:33 pmI love your version of the tiered tray. It is especially nice with the fabric. And I like how you used the different shapes for interest, I think I need to give this a try,
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:11 amThank you, Debra! I was happy to have found that fun fabric and to have found a way to use some of my thrift store frames, too.
Bri Adams says
June 21, 2018 at 2:02 amSo fun! I’ve never considered using a frame as a tray. I love it.
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:12 amThanks, Bri! I was happy to have found a way to use the frames.
Kristie Cook says
June 21, 2018 at 4:37 pmI think I have this pinned too! I like your version with different frame shapes. will you be able to trade out the fabrics for different holidays? it seems like you would be able to. Pinning for later!
Beverly says
June 22, 2018 at 10:13 amI’ve had it pinned for a long time. I was glad to finally use the inspiration. I would have to remove the candle holder pedestals to change out the fabric, but it’s doable. Thanks for pinning.
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
June 23, 2018 at 5:16 pmYou are so creative! I love that this gorgeous tray was made with items from the thrift store! Such a great upcycle project!!! It’s gorgeous!!!
Beverly says
June 24, 2018 at 10:00 amThank you! It was fun to find a way to use some of my thrift store frames.
Lauren says
June 24, 2018 at 11:15 pmVery cute! I love your DIY tiered trays.
Beverly says
June 25, 2018 at 9:49 amThank you, Lauren! I was pleased with how this turned out. These Pinterest Challenges are always fun.
Erlene Amat says
June 25, 2018 at 3:44 amI have that inspiration pin pinned to my craft board too. This a great way to repurpose old frames into a fun themed tray. Pinned.
Beverly says
June 25, 2018 at 9:50 amIt’s a very popular pin! I enjoyed putting my own spin on it. Thanks for pinning mine. The Pinterest Challenge was such a great idea, Erlene! Thanks for organizing it.
Shea | The Fogue Abode says
June 25, 2018 at 2:23 pmWhat a great idea. I’m loving this. thanks for sharing with funtastic friday.
Beverly says
June 26, 2018 at 9:34 amThanks, Shea. I always enjoy Funtastic Friday.
Leslie Susan Clingan says
June 25, 2018 at 3:43 pmSo clever!! We needed a cake stand for my daughter’s wedding celebration – wish I had seen this in time! We could have wowed everyone!
Beverly says
June 26, 2018 at 9:36 amThank you, Leslie. This could be a fun piece to include for a wedding celebration. I’m already thinking about how to make more seasonal ones.
Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen says
June 26, 2018 at 11:41 amThis looks like so much fun to make. You can go seasonal or match your decor so it’s hard to imagine a place that it couldn’t be used.
Beverly says
June 29, 2018 at 8:36 pmThanks,Lydia. I love that it can match seasonal decor, too. I’ve got a large stash of thrift store frames, so I’m sure I’ll be making more.
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
June 28, 2018 at 8:25 pmThis is perfect for the upcoming holiday! Pinned!
Beverly says
June 29, 2018 at 8:38 pmThanks, Chelc and thanks so much for pinning!