Jewelry

How to Upcycle An Old Tray Into A Jewelry Display

Show off your favorite jewelry pieces by creating an upcycled display using Glue Dots, watercolors and an old office desk tray!

Made by: Danielle Hunter
Time: Approximately 1 hour (not including drying time)
Level: Beginner

Here's what you need:

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Here's what you do:

Lightly sand desk tray, wipe clean, apply 2-3 coats of paint and allow tray to dry in between coats.

Apply watercolor paint to the DCWV paper and let dry.

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Use scissors to cut out the painted design and attach to desk tray using Permanent Glue Squares.

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Secure the floral embellishments to desk tray using All Purpose Dots or Advanced Strength Glue Dots.

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Attach wall hooks to back of desk tray and hang on wall to display jewelry.

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~Danielle

P.S. Don't forget to save it for later!

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