DIY Personalized Photo Tray

Camille Walker
by Camille Walker
This DIY Personalized Photo Tray is so easy to make and brings such a fun wow factor! Make one for yourself or make one to give as a gift!
This year I wanted to do something extra special for my mom and dad for Valentine’s Day because they are going to be gone for over a month and we will not see them for more than 5 weeks because we are going out of town before they leave. We have a condo that has been in our family in Mexico for over 50 years and my grandma used to go there every winter. Now that my parents are retired (both public school educators) they are enjoying their much deserved time off and are enjoying their own time in Mexico now.


This means that we do not get to see them for a while and that makes us kind of sad! I decided a personalized gift was the way to go. This tray can be used to hold make up, jewelry, toiletries, or simply look beautiful with a small plants, remotes, or used as a decoration. We don’t want them to forget their cute grandkids while enjoying the beautiful weather.
SUPPLIES


Photoshop Elements 15


Clear acrylic tray


Matte medium


Gloss varnish


Paint brush


Scissors


Sponge


Squeegee
I used Photoshop Elements 15 to adjust the photo to the exact size and color I wanted. If you are new to using Photoshop elements like I was, here are some basic step by step instructions to help you get just the look you are going for. I added the words “We Love You!” because this is a gift, but you could use any photo, design, or word ideas that you would like. I thought if I was making this for my own personal office or bathroom it would be fun to use a word that inspires me for the year or even a quote that has personal meaning to you.


Another fun idea could be to use this same process to create personalized trays for your kids to keep their things in the bathroom. It seems like the kids always are much better about keeping their things were they belong when they have their own personal space for it.


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Camille Walker
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