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DIY Coffee Tray

Organize your kitchen in a brand new way

By: Jennifer Priest from jenniferppriest.com
DIY Coffee Tray

In the Designer's Words: "Keep all the coffee clutter under control with this DIY Coffee Station using a wood tray. Customize the tray with paints and stamps from PLAID. This tray perfectly fits a KEURIG machine and K Cup holder!"
Tired of having a mess surrounding your coffee machine? The DIY Coffee Tray is the perfect way to clean up the clutter and add a cute touch to your kitchen. The wood tray holds all of your coffee essentials and can be decorated with a variety of designs to match your home or brighten up your counter. Your friends and family will ask you where you bought such a cute tray! Enjoy your morning coffee without the mess.

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Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniqueWood Crafts

SeasonSpring

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

  • Walnut Hollow Wood Tray
  • Sand Paper
  • PLAID FolkArt Home Decor Wood Tint in Cascade (34857)
  • PLAID FolkArt Home Decor Varnish
  • PLAID Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic paint in Titanium White (2938)
  • Delta Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037)
  • PLAID Fabric Creations Block Printing Stamps in the Medium Aztec Tile Design and the Small Aztec Tile Design
  • Fabric Creations Sponge Cubes
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Paint Brush

Instructions

  1. Sand the tray to remove any rough edges since this tray will be handled alot.

  2. Apply PLAID FolkArt Home Decor Wood Tint in Cascade (34857) to the wood to cover. Allow to dry.

  3. Apply a second coat of PLAID FolkArt Home Decor Wood Tint in Cascade (34857) to the wood. Allow to dry.

  4. Sand away parts of the wood tint to reveal the raw wood.

  5. Apply Delta Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) to the exposed wood using a foam brush. Blend with the wood tinted areas of the tray. Allow to dry.

  6. Apply PLAID Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic paint in Titanium White (2938) to the Medium Aztec Tile Design and the Small Aztec Tile Design PLAID Fabric Creations Block Printing Stamps using a Fabric Creations Sponge Cube. Stamp randomly onto the front of the tray. Allow to dry.

  7. Dry brush the tray with PLAID Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic paint in Titanium White (2938) and Delta Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Stain Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) for a distressed look.

  8. Sand the tray to further distress it.

  9. Apply two coats of PLAID FolkArt Home Decor Varnish to seal the tray, allowing the first coat to dry before applying the next.

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