Any ideas for these vintage lunch trays?
by Ashley beall
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I have about 50 of these vintage plastic lunch trays. Any ideas on what to make with them?
8 answers
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Picture frame! Paint the tray black and modge podge scrapbook paper or burlap on the openings and put quotes and Picts!! Post whatever u do!!
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Mitziblueyes
on Jul 03, 2014
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I instantly saw picture frames also. But you could use them as ...meal trays. I know...not very original, but I sure would use some as meal trays!
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Dee Toomey
on Jul 03, 2014
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I like Mitziblueyes' idea. Back in my college days, I had a friend who had one of these--just one--and she kept it on a little table where she had jewelry organized on it. So, if you have a Sihoutte machine (my wife Silhouette's the hell out of everything -- but I have to admit we have the most awesome mailbox on our street) or are talented with paints, you could make a few to sell/auction or gift. I imagine one could use them similarly for a variety of small table/counter top objects like make up, art/craft supplies--i could use one at Christmas time to organize small parts when I'm assembling "assembly required" toys.
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Joffler
on Jul 03, 2014
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Use blackboard paint, cover it entirely, add snap shots and label with chalk or make conversation bubbles. Neat for teachers to use in class rooms.
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Nancy Hoffman
on Jul 03, 2014
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Paint them bright colors and use as organizers on a dresser or for other projects, Nails/screws, washers, beads, etc......!
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Laura Wellington Quintero
on Jul 06, 2014
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I'd keep a few and donate the rest to a school for art classes, or early grades projects. Teachers are very good at using donated items for creative purposes..
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Marion Nesbitt
on Jul 06, 2014
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If they can fit in a drawer I would use them to organize office supplies or even hair accessories, but I'm loving the other suggestions above too!
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Gbe364835
on Jul 06, 2014
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I use mine for paint trays for times when I need more than just a little paint but not a whole lot of paint or glue or whatever
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JzzE1
on Jan 23, 2015
Mitziblueyes
on Jul 03, 2014
Dee Toomey
on Jul 03, 2014
Joffler
on Jul 03, 2014
Nancy Hoffman
on Jul 03, 2014
Laura Wellington Quintero
on Jul 06, 2014
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