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DIY Serving Tray For Christmas

December 3, 2018 26 Comments

Today, I am sharing a DIY serving tray I made for a fun blog hop I am joining this week. Kendra from Joy In Our Home organized this blog hop with so many creative blogging friends and I am excited to be a part of it. If you are stopping over from 2 Bees In A Pod, welcome!!! It is always fun to collaborate with other creatives to bring you ideas for any season, but it’s especially fun during the holidays. All of the other projects are linked at the end of this post. You are not going to want to miss a single one! I promise!

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

Gabrielle had a birthday party this past weekend (how in the world is she 13 already????) with her friends and she wanted hot cocoa for it. I thought it would be cute to make a serving tray for the party with the Christmas tree transfer from Chalk Couture. I used the same transfer to make throw pillows too! You can see that project HERE. I love the transfer so much, I wanted to make a few other things with it. That is the best thing about Chalk Couture transfers – you can reuse them many times to get all kinds of different projects out of them. 

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

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Supplies Used To Make This DIY Serving Tray:

Chalk Couture Transfer

Chalk Couture Chalk Paste

Squeegee

Wood Board

Cabinet Pulls

Chalkboard Paint 

Green Paint 

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

I found this board at a thrift store. I have no idea what it was from, but I loved the detail around the edge. Matt had to reinforce the back and then, I painted the edge with green paint from Dixie Belle Paint. I painted the center black, chalkboard paint. 

Then, it was time to give it some character with the Chalk Couture transfer. 
Here is a short video showing you how I made it:

 

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

After I got the transfer on the serving tray, I added some Hickory Hardware cabinet pulls to give it handles. I think it turned out super cute. 

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

Gabrielle approved too! After she saw it, she started planning her party around the hot cocoa station. It is so fun to watch her in planning mode. She is getting older and loves the planning process. The best part is that she still thinks mom’s ideas are pretty cool, which makes my heart so happy. I don’t tell her that I notice that though because then my ideas will quickly become “not cool”. #kidsthesedays

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

Along with the serving tray, I also used one of my favorite things for the cocoa station. This wood letter board would definitely make it on my favorite things list. I have used it for so many things; menus, messages, notes, lists, etc. You can find the board HERE. They offer many sizes and colors. I love that it is solid wood. It will last forever!!  It would make a perfect gift any time of year. It’s perfect for that person who has everything. 

If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

I am excited to share my friend’s projects with you! Make sure to stop over to visit them all this week! You will be inspired for sure! 

Christmas DIYs on Monday

Joy In Our Home | 2 Bees In A Pod | My Creative Days

County Road 407 | Chatfield Court

 

Christmas Front Porches on Tuesday

The Tattered Pew | The Crowned Goat | Little Brags

Follow The Yellow Brick Home | The Painted Hinge 

 

Christmas Recipes on Wednesday

Crisp Collective | Love In My Oven | Countryside Cravings 

Walking On Sunshine Recipes | Beyond The Butter 

 

Christmas Mantles on Thursday 

anderson + grant | White Arrows Home | Elizabeth Joan Designs 

  City Girl Meets Country Boy | Red Brick On The Lake

 

Christmas Tablescapes on Friday

The Inspired Hive | Curly Crafty Mom | Making It In The Mountains 

Rain and Pine | Timeless Creations

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If you are looking for a cute serving tray to use during the Christmas season, click over and see how easy it is to create one in under 30 minutes!

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Comments

  1. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    December 3, 2018 at 5:57 AM

    Oh Lindsay – what a super cute serving tray! You are so very talented and creative. It seems Gabrielle is following right in her mother’s footsteps! Now we want to have a hot chocolate party – such a great idea! Wishing you and your sweet family a Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:39 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Cindy@countyroad407 says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    I’ve always wanted to make a tray and this one would be perfect. It’s fabulous! And it looks like your sweet daughter knows what she’s talking about… despite her age. 😉 Happy to be hopping with you. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you Cindy!

      Reply
  3. Kendra | www.joyinourhome.com says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    A tray has always been on my to do list but I’ve never made one yet! Yours is beautiful Lindsay and I can see why Gabriella wanted to plan her party around it! Thanks so much for joining me this week! Always inspired by your diys! Xo

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you so much Kendra!

      Reply
  4. CoCo says

    December 4, 2018 at 4:02 PM

    This is so creative Lindsay! I’ve never used that kind of transfer before so I definitely want to check it out. I love the tray you’ve created and I know you guys must have had the best time celebrating together. Any time hot chocolate is involved is a special time indeed. As always, I love your style and your heart too lady. Big hugs and Merry Christmas, CoCo

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    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you CoCo! The Chalk Couture products make it so easy! I have been creating all kinds of things in minutes!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Radcliff says

    December 4, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    Lindsay I love your serving tray! It is so creative and so perfect for Christmas!

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    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    December 5, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    I love how your tray turned out! I especially love how you used a black background for the transfer – it really makes it pop! So happy to be hopping with you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you Michelle! Chalk Couture makes it so easy!

      Reply
  7. kelly ballard says

    December 6, 2018 at 9:05 AM

    Love all the inspiration you give!! I need to get me a cocoa bar now!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you! I am working on one right now! It is so fun!

      Reply
  8. Malinda Linnebur says

    December 6, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    This is a wonderful idea and so cute!! Love it!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Christine Vandormolen says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    HI Lindsay, wow I LUVVVV your tray. It looks like something you could sell in a store for sure. I love the black background with the pop of green for the trees. Super idea! Soooo you have a 13 year old as well hmmmmm??? Same here, time goes by way too fast. Merry Christmas Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      It goes by way too fast!! I want it to slow down! Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Amber Ferguson says

    December 7, 2018 at 7:31 PM

    It looks so cute Lindsay! I love how you have styled the tray in your adorable Christmas kitchen vignette too.

    So happy to be hopping with you this week! I would love for you to link up over at the Thursday Favorite Things link party on my blog too!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you Amber! Merry Christmas to you too!

      Reply
  11. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    December 9, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    Just love this tray and they are so versatile, perfect for holiday hosting or just a fun decor item! I love the phrase, colors and how you are staging it here! And, the handles are a nice plus! Enjoyed doing this fun holiday blog hop with you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you Carrie!

      Reply
  12. Kristen says

    December 9, 2018 at 3:45 PM

    Super Cute! That was a fabulous thrift store find!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:56 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says

    December 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM

    This is such a cute idea, Lindsay! That transfer is the cutest!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 7, 2019 at 11:09 AM

      Thank you Nicole!

      Reply

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