Simple DIY Wood Tray for Beginners

4 Materials
$20
4 Hours
Easy

Wood trays are a versatile home decor piece that can quickly made. This simple wood tray is made with wood glue and can be done in just an afternoon!

Supplies


The wood tray will require some basic tools and minimal work. The is a great beginner DIY project.


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Cut Your Wood


If you do not want to use The Home Depot to cut your boards, go ahead and measure, make your lines, and use your circular saw to make the cuts.



  • 24 inches (3)
  • 10.5 inches (2)
Sand Your Wood


I like to sand my pieces before I glue them together. You can do this after you glue, but I tend to like the rounded edges on the tray better than flush edges.

Glue Your Wood


You will add a small line of  Krazy Glue near the top edge of one of the two foot boards. Then repeat this step to the next board. Finally clamp them together. The reason to add the glue to the top of the wood is so it can run down through the wood slats. Let these cure for 5-10 minutes.

Clamp Your Wood


Now you will glue the top pieces on. Add the clamps and let cure for 5-10 minutes.

Paint Your Wood


You can stain your board, paint it, or just seal it. I chose to spray paint mine white. I used  Marshmallow by ColorShot.

Add Your Handles


You will now add your handles. Measure where you would like them and add your screws. This is super simple to do!

All Finished!


Now the tray is all done and you get to decorate! This is the fun part for sure. Add all the fun things you can find! I love a center point and smaller items to the side. Then stand back and be so proud of your work!

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  • Jim Cox Jim Cox on Nov 10, 2020

    Nicely done, simple, the raised handles are a win for me




    and why is your backyard so perfect??? ; )

  • It's me Faith It's me Faith on Nov 08, 2022

    Just seeing your Tray. How Awesome and doable!! I also noticed your Bench in the background.... Oh My Goodness, do you have instructions for making that?? I'm going out to buy lumber today to try my hand at your tray....

    Wish me luck... LOL...LOL...

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  • Kim Kim on Nov 07, 2020

    Very nicely done. I was trying to do something similar. I’m inspired. Thank you for sharing.

  • Lynne Lynne on Nov 09, 2020

    lovely job!! i am going to try one of these for mu daughter, and thanks.

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