I am so excited to share this Really Cute, Easy DIY Desk Tray tutorial for the Office. This is probably my favorite item in my home office right now, and it couldn’t have been easier or cheaper to make!
You may have noticed by now, at Chemistry Cachet, I’m ALL about reusing, repurposing, and recycling. I also like easy DIY projects that are cheap and add a little something to your space. Like this easy DIY Bulletin Board.
I have been wanting a little desk tray for my office to put odds and ends on. The side of my desk is constantly cluttered with pens, a stapler, business cards, supplements (if they aren’t by my computer, I forget them!), and other little things. It makes cleaning the desk off quit a chore! Problem solved with this make your own desk tray. Just move it whenever you need! It could also be cute for setting papers on! You may have seen a little sneak peak of this on instagram!
I definitely can’t take all the credit, my sweet husband did the cutting for me. I am notorious for being accident prone, so I’m not allowed around sharp objects! 🙂
This project cost me $0.00 because I had all the supplies, but even if I didn’t…everything was very cheap!
What You Need:
♥Old frame, any size really. I used a regular 8×10
♥Thin Plywood (to fit inside and replace glass)
♥Sander or sandpaper
♥Acrylic paint in two colors
♥Sponge brush
♥Acrylic Sealer
♥Knobs/handles
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And that’s it! Seven easy steps for a DIY desk tray. You can use any color schemes you want, and any kind of knobs you want. I HIGHLY recommend hot glue for this instead of drilling holes. Most frames aren’t very durable, so it could crack the wood! This little tray currently sits on my computer desk with a little jar of fresh flowers too.
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such a neat idea….most of my trays come from the thrift stores…never thought of making one with a frame. good job
Really cut idea! Thanks for sharing! I love cutesy décor tips! 🙂
Thank you Somer! I love easy cute stuff, the cuter the better 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back next week, I’ve got some more fun stuff.
What a beautiful desk tray, Alexis! And I just love the color 🙂 Thank you so much for joining Roses of Inspiration – it’s truly a joy to have you at the party. Hugs!
Why did I never think of this?! So cute and useful!
Thanks Mae! I have to admit, I wish I had done it sooner! It has made my desk so much prettier and less cluttered 🙂
This is so cute!! And it’s not just an ordinary tray so it makes your desk look more unique and pretty (:
Thanks Amanda! I like how it adds something special and makes things more organized 🙂
awesome tutorial! I love how it’s both cute and functional! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Thank you Tianna!
Very cool! Pinned and tweeted!
(Visiting from Fluster Buster)
Thank you for coming over from Fluster Buster! Thanks for sharing too 🙂
How cute! I’ve been wanting a desk tray, lately, too!
Me too, I’ve been wanting one for months, but I hated all the boring “business” ones at the store. I wanted something cute, so I decided to make my own! 🙂
Hi Alexis! Both of your links that you posted last week on #ThursdayThrowbacks Link Up will be featured this week. I hope you join me again this week and remember to please spread the word!
Thank you Randi! I would love to join you again this week! Have a wonderful day!
This is such a great idea to use an old frame! It turned out so cute!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thanks Jill! I really love it and still have it on my computer desk. People are always asking where I got it because they want one lol
Very creative and love the color you used! Visiting from Create It Thursday party.
Thanks Victoria! I love those colors too especially for my office! It is always so bright and cheerful 🙂
Cute tray! Great idea to rub a different color paint on the edges! I’m going to have to try that technique soon!
Thanks Tina! It is amazing what that technique does! It really adds a great element to it 🙂
Very cute desk tidy and great instructions Alexis – Thank you for sharing with Pin worthy Wednesday
Thank you!! 🙂
Lovely idea and simple too. Great tutorial.
Over from SITS 🙂
Thanks so much Kate! I really love this little tray! 🙂
I got my trays from IKEA and it cost me £5 for both. Boy the work you get to do, I am not sure i would do this, but it sounds like fun in summer time maybe 🙂 For the boys lolol!
I live so far away from Ikea and other stores like that, so I love coming up with things to make at home! This was so easy and free! I always have trouble finding items that go with my area too…it is definitely a fun summer project 🙂