How can you make one dollar wooden trays look a LOT more expensive? Add scrapbooking paper and hang them on the wall as a display. This is a great example of the true essence of Dollar Store Crafts: take something humble from the dollar store and elevate it into something that looks a lot more stylish and expensive. Angie at Scrap Scene made these dollar store trays Martha-worthy (or maybe Anthropologie-ish) with a simple addition of pretty paper. You can display the trays as-is or use them as frames for other things. A well-loved collection would be at home mounted in these boxes. [how to make embellished wooden trays]
Project Estimate:
- Wooden box, $1
- Scrapbooking paper, on hand or $.25
- Glue or Mod Podge, on hand
- Paper trimmer or scissors, on hand
Total: $1 and up
7 Comments
Jan
I did this a little while back. I added a bright ribbon through the handles and covered the front/top with window screen to make an earring holder.
Kellie
These would make great shelves for seasonal/holiday displays. FUN!
Angie
I know there are a variety of Dollar Stores…how do I know which store I can go to for the items listed in the tutorial? I’ve been needing a wooden tray or two for months and haven’t seen them anywhere. Where can I find one?
heather
@Angie, I think these were purchased at Dollarama.
breanna
brilliantly done!!
Kari
This is a really cute idea! I just bought a wooden tray at Goodwill for 2.99 and needed some ideas for it without spending any more money. Great job!
Kari at A Grace Full Life