I got four really cute wooden trays awhile ago at an antique shop. I loved the colors and the shapes. The decal on the inside of the tray was fine, but it did not thrill me.
I decided to play around with them. I cut a pattern to fit the recessed interior of the tray.
I got out my stash of vintage wallpaper and matched up wallpaper patterns and colors with the trays. I then used my paper pattern to cut out a shape from the wallpaper. I spray mounted the wallpaper and then adhered it to the tray.
It was pretty easy to do.
I then took some old magnetic bulldog style clips that I had. I liked the magnetic kind as it had a flat surface (the magnet) which I could use for glue. I glued a clip on each tray.
Now I can use them as mini clipboards or frames.
I really like the finished project. It was really easy and a fun use of vintage materials.
Cute idea Laurie! Fun patterns on the old wallpaper. Are you going to sell them at your upcoming show?
Posted by: Marci | April 18, 2012 at 10:06 PM
How fantastic are those trays! I'm absolutely smitten with all your vintage wallpaper selections too. Brilliant.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | April 19, 2012 at 03:46 AM
These are adorable! I am in love with the wallpaper too. Happy day to you and thanks for sharing. xoxo
Posted by: koralee | April 19, 2012 at 06:29 AM
These would be so cute hanging up in an office or kitchen -- great idea about the flat back of the magnet too.
Dare I ask you to show us your collection of vintage wallpaper? This little sneak peek of it is making me crazy!
Posted by: Into Vintage | April 19, 2012 at 08:56 AM
This is a great project! Looks like "Ethel" Inspiration Boards from here. 8+)
Posted by: Kathy | April 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM
First of all those are fantastic trays...however the fact that you saw a clip board in them is simply genius...the mermaids make their debut tomorrow. I decided to hold off and reveal them together for the girls...smiles..Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 19, 2012 at 04:00 PM
These are beautiful!! I love your creative idea!! I would love to see your collection of vintage wallpaper, too!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | April 19, 2012 at 06:37 PM
so cute for hanging anywhere!!
Posted by: Annette | April 19, 2012 at 07:55 PM
Absolutely adore this. (Can you tell I'm behind in blog reading?)
Posted by: barbara | April 24, 2012 at 07:24 AM