by Zest it Up
Cabinet Turned Serving Tray
Remember that amazing work shop I showed you yesterday and that legit cutting board I made? Well…yaaaa I made a few things in what I will now call “Santa’s workshop.” Only thing was instead of making gifts for friends I was selfish and made a bunch of fun goodies for my house- oops! I couldn’t resist! I know I mentioned that my friend’s Dad makes cabinets, hence his amazing woodworking shop. So with that, there were some old cabinet doors that were leftover from some jobs.
http://zestitup.com/cabinet-turned-serving-tray/
Photo Cred: Anya McInroy
http://www.anyamcinroy.com/home
http://zestitup.com/cabinet-turned-serving-tray/
Photo Cred: Anya McInroy
http://www.anyamcinroy.com/home
No use in letting those go to waste! I got to zesting! Now you may not have a friend with extra cabinet doors laying around, but hit up ReStore or a thrift store and you are sure to find some!!
I decided to match the cabinet to the dark wood in the rest of my home so I did a quick stain….and then let it dry.
Next I put a clear coat of sealer on the tray and let dry again. I really loved the outcome!
I really loved the outcome!
After my tray was all dry and sealed (this was a few days process) I grabbed the drill and measured symmetrical holes on both sides of the door.
Then I grabbed leather, 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Next I cut strips of the leather a little past the length of my holes to create handles.
I marked the leather with a quick drill.
Then used a leather hole punch to create the actual holes.
Next I simply screwed in the bolts through the leather and into the hole to create secure handles.
Make sure to secure the bolts with the nuts.
Time to put it to use!! I can't wait to host with my new tray!!
Top Hometalk Projects
29 Of The Best DIY Mirror Projects Ever Made
15 Quick and Easy Gift Ideas Using Buttons
30 Essential Hacks For Cleaning Around Your Home
30 Unusual & Helpful Gardening Tips You'll Want To Know
20 Easy Concrete Projects You Absolutely CAN Do!
15 Affordable DIY Projects You Can Do Right Now!
21 Ways to Have More Polka Dots in Your Life
31 Amazing Furniture Flips You Have to See to Believe
11 Unexpected Ways to Use Spices in Your Home
31 Amazing Furniture Flips You Have to See to Believe
31 Space-Saving DIY Ideas That'll Keep Your Home Organized
30 Unusual & Helpful Gardening Tips You'll Want To Know
16 Brilliant Wire Basket Hacks Everyone's Doing Right Now
15 Pieces Of Furniture That DIYers Built From Scratch
30 Ways To Use Old Jeans For Brilliant Craft Ideas
Popular Project Book
Join the conversation
3 of 43 comments
-
![]()
Cynthia Whitneyon Aug 18, 2017You also could use cabinet door hardware for handles especially if you have reclaimed doors that still have the hardware with them or if you have some nice antique hardware lying around. I have some that are glass that might work nicely. And I have lots of doors scavenged from a remodel of our church kitchen!![]()
Zest it Upon Aug 18, 2017Such a great idea!! We love the creativity :)
![]()
RaeLyn J Hartfordon Dec 13, 2018Great project with old cabinet doors, it gets my creative juices flowing. The leather handles are an innovative idea. Thinking of two ideas for this! 1. creating mosaic in the center with my tumbled glass and pottery with a resin finish, 2. Placing old license plates from other states I have lived in. Thanks for this awesome idea!
Your comment...
Popular Project Book
Have a question about this project?
Love the color of the stain. What brand and color is it?
Did you cover or countersink the bolts so they tray wouldn't scratch the surfaces it sits on?