Hey there guys!~ Today I am sharing how to make a DIY rustic serving tray. I had no intentions of this project when I walked into Walmart for a quick few grocery snack items. I always get our household snacks there. You can’t beat their prices. The way my men eat around here, I have to be budget-friendly on food. Literally, they would put us in the poor house if I was frivolous.
So as I dashed through the isles, like dancer and prancer and comet and cupid, I happened to wind up in the craft section. Go figure.
I spied this cool rustic wood pallet sign. Back in the fall, I made a lazy susan and a pallet sign. The pallet sign wood was also from Walmart but not as rustic as this one here. I loved this piece. It was less than $10.00.
I always have a roll or two of twine on hand. This was heavier jute I happened to have and just perfect for what I had in mind.
I cut two pieces approximately 9-10 inches or so in size.
Got out my Stanley staple gun and stapled the jute-like a handle on the back of the wood.
Brought out my Owl stencil
Same one I used for my linen pillow cover.
I stenciled the owl and just the gather here portion of the stencil.
I love that I can use this tray in the summertime and bring in and outdoor. It will be a great use for entertaining. These DIY rustic trays would also be a great gift idea. For a friend’s birthday, Mother’s day, etc.
If you are new here, welcome! I am also very excited to share my new stencil line with you.
You can check out my gallery of Stencil ideas HERE
Oooh I love it Debbie! So cute!
Looks great Debbie! laura
HI. GREAT idea !! Happy Spring !! –Linda of No.Cal.
Looks great. Fun idea.
Cool tray; good idea Debbie. Quick, easy, and something you will use over & over.
This is adorable Debbie!!
You could hang it from a cute hook when not in use as decoration. It wold be pretty with a large flower stencil or fruit.
Cute idea! And I love the stencil on it.
Easy & clever! Love it and plan to make one with horseshoe designs….perfect for my western theme patio area. The gather here is definitely keeper. Thanks for sharing!
That is so cute, Debbie! You just never know what you might find in Walmart!
Hugs, Carol
Really cute, Debbie! Great gift idea!
Hello ? Somehow I stumbled onto your site and watched your video on stenciling a small rug. I’ve been wanting to do that for some time now. Yayy! Now I know how! I think I’ll stick around and see what else I can learn! I like your site..thank you!