From Trash to Treasure - DIY Scrapbook Paper Jewelry tray: Fashionista

I’m so excited to share my new creation . . . a fun tray to store jewelry or makeup! In case you couldn’t tell, I love doing craft stuff, especially creating something fun out of trashy objects!


I had this scrap piece of cardboard (I think it came along with the side tables we bought a year back, maybe?) and thought it would make an amazing tray to store my jewelry or makeup! 🙂 It would make a great display in a closet, or even on a dressing table. Use a different style of paper to use it in another corner of the house!


I am infatuated with Mod Podge right now. It is so versatile! (No, this is not a sponsored post, in case you were wondering!)  I. AM. OBSESSED. It seems to stick on anything!

I had this pack of Fashionista themed scrapbook paper I got at Lincraft (or Spotlight?) and knew it would fit this project perfectly. I went with a fun print of the shoes. Who doesn't love shoes, and you can never have too many shoes, right?! I chose some fun colors to go with the fashionista paper. I wanted a wooden look for the edge, so chose a muted wood scrapbook paper for that, and went with a bright pink one for the bottom of the tray.

So with these ideas in hand, let’s start this makeover!

For this project, you’ll need this stuff:

Supplies
  • Good old thick cardboard tray (Packaging cartons are the best if you would like to make one! Simply take measurements, cut pieces of cardboard, and join with a hot glue gun. Or you could use a wooden tray for this makeover if you own one.)
  • Glue
  • Mod Podge 
  • Lace
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Sponge brush 
  • Scissors & ruler / Paper trimmer
  • Hot glue gun
  • Sequins (optional)
Getting Started

Step 1 - Reinforce joints and edges 

Since I already had the cardboard tray, all I had to do was reinforce the joints! I trimmed any extras, glued the sides and any open ends.


Step 2 – Measure and cut your scrapbook paper

Now let’s prepare our paper! For a perfect fit, measure out the bottom of your serving tray. Then cut your scrapbook paper to fit. But of course, I went with a rough estimate instead. I placed the papers on the tray and made an approximate idea.



Step 3 – Mod Podge your paper to your tray

I covered the joints first, then the edges with the wooden scrapbook paper. For great adhesion, cover the base with Mod Podge and then place the paper. Smooth out the paper and bubbles as you go. 


Once the wooden sides were ready, I went ahead with the base of the tray. Place your large pieces of scrapbook papers covering the entire top of the tray. 

I also Mod Podged on top of the papers to give them a nice sheen and finish. 

Then, I went ahead and finished the back of the tray. 



Step 4 - Glitz and glam! 

We are almost done! Since we are only using them for storage, I added some glamour by sprinkling some star shaped sequins in the wet glue. Who doesn't love some sparkle? 🙂



Of course, I couldn't stop with the bling, so I found this fun lace in my stash and added that to the inside edge of the tray as well.


It gave a better finish (also covering some problem areas). With that said, we are done!

Step 5 – Finishing touches

If you want to add some handles you could (you could use big beads, or even door knobs), but I didn't want to, since I wanted to use every inch of the tray! So, with our fashionista tray complete, let’s decorate.


You can put pretty much anything you want on it. I wanted to use it for storing my jewelry, and some makeup which I was using the most, so I went with that! But the choice is yours! I might even keep changing the contents of the tray from time to time!
 



I love how this tray turned out (and hope you did too) .. from trash to treasure! I am sure my closet will love it! 🙂

Random facts about ME!


I love reading blogs and fun (maybe slightly quirky) facts about everyone, so I thought I should share the same about me on my blog to introduce myself!
  1. I LOVE everything artsy and crafty. (I am sure you know that by now!) Things have to be out of the box to be loved by me!

  2. I love music, and HAVE to listen to music while I am working on some project or even work. It somehow keeps me going and allows me to quickly lose track of time. {Also, I have phases with music. I listen to a song over and over again until I get sick of it (even though I know this happens, but that's another story!)}

  3. If I start a craft project, I HAVE to finish it. I am not sure why I have this quirky trait, but I do! When I start a painting, I will work day and night (even till 4 am!) to finish it. {If I am unable to, and IF I am able to catch some sleep, I will be dreaming about it. Once I get up I will pick up the brush to start at it again till it is complete! The huge painting below was complete within 2 days! This is probably the reason why I don't have the patience to work with oil paints!}

  4. Curiosity kills me! Unfinished interesting stories and tales leave me thinking and in dream world all day.
  5. I love to bake. I am not that much of a cook, but for some reason I enjoy baking! {What's not to love with sugar-rich treats?}

  6. I have little (or no) sense of direction. I have some instinct, but that quickly goes out the door when I am in new surroundings and environments. {There have been several instances where I have taken the wrong tram, missed my stop, or even taken the wrong road. Things always get worse when I realize I am out of phone balance, leaving me in absolute frustration and fury.}

  7. I love browsing on Pinterest for ideas {and do it every night before sleeping. Is that just me?!}. It is such a great place to help you filter and understand what you love.

  8. Love going to handmade craft markets, and appreciate everything handmade. Anything shabby chic and cute and I love it! If hubby wouldn't be around, our home would be full of vintage, shabby chic finds with lots of warmth, history and character.

    (OMG, please check out the Provincial website. They have some amazing yummy stuff! Their stores are all over Melbourne, and every time I go into one I get excited like a kid in the candy store, and leave stomping my foot. I can easily blame them for half the quarrels in my home!)

  9. I love to travel and explore new places. Part of the adventure is to enjoy and explore the food, local markets and enjoy the local life!

  10. I am a happy-go-lucky person, cheerful, usually self motivated, and enjoy the company of like-minded people who are always up for having fun and enjoying life! It is too short a life for doing boring stuff, or being pulled down. Think positive! :)   
             

Do you remember something funny from like two years ago and then laugh hysterically? Do you have random hiccups, sleep with one sock on, or do you have arguments in your head? I’d love to know to get you know better! So, tell me a random fact about yourself!