--- title: How to Upcycle An Old Tray Into A Jewelry Display description: Show off your favorite jewelry pieces by creating an upcycled display using Glue Dots, watercolors and an old office desk tray! image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-complete.jpg --- [![Glue Dots Adhesives](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-logo-3.png)](https://gluedots.com/for-everyday/) [Inspiration Home](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration) Subscribe Topics - [4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/4th-of-july-patriotic-crafts) - [Advanced](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/advanced) - [Autumn](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/autumn) - [Baby Shower](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/baby-shower) - [Back-to-School](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/back-to-school) - [Beginner](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/beginner) - 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Sanding block - Scissors - Wall hooks - Water ![diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-supplies.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-supplies.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-supplies.jpg) **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. ![diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-watercolored-background.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-watercolored-background.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-watercolored-background.jpg) Use scissors to cut out the painted design and attach to desk tray using Permanent Glue Squares. ![diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-glue-squares-detail.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-glue-squares-detail.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-glue-squares-detail.jpg) Secure the floral embellishments to desk tray using All Purpose Dots or Advanced Strength Glue Dots. ![diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-all-purpose-glue-dots-embellishment.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-all-purpose-glue-dots-embellishment.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-all-purpose-glue-dots-embellishment.jpg) Attach wall hooks to back of desk tray and hang on wall to display jewelry. ![diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-close-up-details.jpg](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/2016-2017%20Projects/DIY/Upcycled%20Tray%20Jewelry%20Storage/diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-close-up-details.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=diy-upcycled-tray-jewelry-storage-project-close-up-details.jpg) ~Danielle P.S. 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