Easy (One Hour) Serving Tray

Hello Crafting Chicks readers! Amanda here – from The Contractor Chronicles – again to share another fun project and some expertise about using your tools! Today we are going to use 2 tools – our miter box and drill – to make an easy one hour 1×10 serving tray.

Supplies Needed:

1×10
Stain
Spray Paint
Sand Paper
2 3” Cabinet Pulls (for handles)
Paint Tape
Glass Jar

Head on over to Home Depot and pick up a 1×10 – it doesn’t need to be very long because we are going to use our miter box and cut it to about 18” long. I just sort of eyed how long I wanted it and cut it. If your board is too wide for your miter box you can use this trick to cut it.

After I cut the wood, I stained it “cherry” by Minwax.

After the stain was dry, I used painters tape and tapped off the edges. I did one strip down the side and did two strips on the ends. I knew I was adding handles so I wanted the ends a little bit thicker.

I sprayed the middle with Rustoleum Heirloom White.

After everything was dry, I used sand paper and roughed it up a bit. I applied a clear varnish over the top of the tray to protect it a little bit.

I used a 3/16 drill bit to drill the holes for the handles and then added them.

And then you are finished!! So easy, right!?

I didn’t want the screws on the bottom to scratch anything so I added felt pads to the bottom.

I wanted to add some character to the serving tray and I am in love with Rustoleum Mirror Effect spray paint – so I sprayed a glass (pickle) jar I had with it and added it to the tray.

There are so many great possibilities for this try to add character to your home – you can leave it plain.

Or add a jar of flowers…

Add a cute frame…

Use it as a place to collect your mail and leave your keys…

… or add a plate of treats!!

You can put it on your coffee table and add your magazines or remotes. You can add some fun books and/or some fun décor items – the sky is the limit really!

This really is a simple project that makes a huge impact! Have fun learning your tools and making new project!

Until next time!