Turn A Picture Frame Into A Tray

I bought a plain brown Ikea frame months ago, and it has been my bane. First, it was supposed to hold a small poster I ordered that looked better on the screen than in person. Then I thought I’d use it to frame some new Tiny Art, but that Tiny Art and I are still duking it out. Finally, it became a tray in the form of set styling for my striped flower pot. Turns out I’m pretty happy with it as a tray! And it only got better when I popped a silk chartreuse doily on top of the magenta background I painted. I like it as a table centerpiece with flowers or a plant. I like it as a mini landing strip for keys, change, wallet, etc. I like it as a jewelry tray. I even like it as plain-ole art.

4 Comments

  • tim stewart Nov 17, 2010
    That is the most versatile rectangle of beauty and utility that I've ever seen!
    • Amy Nov 17, 2010
      Haha! "...versatile rectangle of beauty and utility..." I'm going to have you start writing marketing for me.
  • Ray* Nov 18, 2010
    Cute idea!
  • Terra Apr 2, 2012
    Cute! Linked in you my post: http://polkadotpocket.blogspot.com/2012/04/looking-ahead-to-garage-sale-season.html