How to make a personalized tea tray

There are often too many pictures of cottage memories and not enough room to display them. When you run out of room to display your memories, make your frames go horizontal with an off-the-wall tea tray project.

	Materials: one larger frame clear silicon glue base paint accent paint two drawer pulls power drill glue a selection of photos and memorabilia
	Step #1: Start by removing all glass and backing from the frame.
	Step #2: Measure where you’ll place your drawer pulls. The drawer pulls will act as handles to carry your tray.
	Step #3: Drill holes for the drawer pulls and set the drawer pulls aside.
	Step #4: Choose a base colour for your tray and coat the entire frame.
	Step #5: Paint the backing an accent colour. Now you are ready for the fun part: planning and arranging your photos.
	Step #6: Apply glue to the back of your photos and adhere to the freshly painted backing.
	Step #7: Once all your photos are attached apply silicon to inside of the frame. Place the backing into the frame so the pictures face up.
	Step #8: Run more silicon around the edge of the frame and place your accents on the tray. Press the glass gently on top and allow to dry.
	This useful tray will help you preserve and showcase cottage memories, while helping you to serve cottage guests at the same time.

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