{"id":18463,"date":"2025-03-29T01:22:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T01:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onionsaustralia.org.au\/blog\/create-your-own-dollar-tree-tray-for-earthy-home-decor-on-a-budget.html"},"modified":"2025-03-29T01:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T01:22:17","slug":"create-your-own-dollar-tree-tray-for-earthy-home-decor-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/home-garden\/create-your-own-dollar-tree-tray-for-earthy-home-decor-on-a-budget.html","title":{"rendered":"Create Your Own Dollar Tree Tray for Earthy Home Decor on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/the-dollar-tree-tray-you-can-diy-for-earthy-home-decor-on-a-budget\/l-intro-1743202478.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Crafters have found creative ways to repurpose Dollar Tree picture frames into various items such as drawer organizers, plant hangers, and tables. One popular DIY project involves turning an 11&#215;14-inch frame into a stylish tray adorned with river rocks and handles. By using only Dollar Tree items, you can create a decorative or functional tray depending on the materials and process you choose. This project was shared by @Gleespen Designs on YouTube, showcasing how a $3 frame from the Dollar Tree Plus section can be transformed into a unique tray.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For this project, you will need a large wooden frame, two metal drawer pulls, river rocks, a glue gun, paint or stain, and a brush. The color scheme and design of your tray will depend on your choice of frame and stones. If you can&#8217;t find a suitable frame at Dollar Tree, a plastic frame can be used for a purely decorative tray with added reinforcement. E6000 glue is recommended for a secure bond between different materials.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">A tray for budget-friendly beauty<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To create a decorative tray with a plastic frame, remove the glass and reinforce the frame with glue. Paint the frame, arrange the river rocks, and attach the handles with hot glue. For a smoother surface, epoxy resin can be used to secure the stones in place.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">A tray pairing form with function<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For a sturdier and more functional tray, consider using a wooden frame from a thrift store. In addition to the previous supplies, you will need a drill and epoxy coating for added durability. Attach the handles with screws for a stronger hold. Follow similar steps as the budget-friendly version but with the addition of epoxy resin and drilling holes for the handles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crafters have found creative ways to repurpose Dollar Tree picture frames into various items such as drawer organizers, plant hangers, and tables. One popular DIY project involves turning an 11&#215;14-inch frame into a stylish tray adorned with river rocks and handles. By using only Dollar Tree items, you can create a decorative or functional tray [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2178,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-garden"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18463"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18463\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}