How To Make A DIY Serving Tray For The Holidays
Last Updated on December 15, 2021 by Maria Brittis
If you are like me and never have enough serving trays, Here is a easy DIY Serving tray for the holidays. I love cooking and organizing parties with the family. This tray is perfecting for serving guests drinks and appetizers on it.
I am excited to share this post on a Christmas Tray Blog Tour hosted by Katheirne’s Corner. Thanks for stopping by from Debbie Styles Life and continue your tour to Shoestring Elegance.
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Having the right accessories for the holiday makes a big difference while entertaining. A stylish party is what I want my guests to experience. So whether it’s one, two or five guests, a fashionable serving tray is a must-have. This year I’ve been in the Champagne-mood, so I will be serving some nice bubbling to my guest for the holiday season.
Speaking of bubbly here are some fancy DIY cork stoppers with left over corks. It comes in handy.
My design for this tray is on the minimalistic side. I wanted it to go with everything in my home and not be over done.
I have a few trays around, but this idea of making my own tray sounded fun. It was the perfect project that I can make easily without going nuts. I headed to Lowes.
Simple Tips For Making the DIY Serving Tray
I wanted something easy to handle when I am walking around with the tray. My goal was to ensure that it was nice looking and functional.
Make sure the handles are light weight.
The wood should not be heavy, since you are going to be using it as a serving tray.
Supplies Needed For DIY Serving TRay
- Butcher block cutting board ( 36″ x 12″)
- Handles or pulls ( 5 inch) I found some at Lowes or Amazon has them too.
- Felt tips: For covering the screws. It protects your furniture.
- Drill: Need lightweight drill, this one is great from Amazon.
How To Make The DIY Serving Tray
Place the supplies on a clean service. Make sure the wood is clean and ready to be drilled.
Measure the width of the pull holes and pencil that measurement on the wood. Drill two holes on each end of the board to fit the pull screws. Stain the wood.
Attach the pulls with a screwdriver. Add little round felts tips on each of the screws for furniture protection. .
What Can You Use These DIY Serving Tray For
You can use this serving tray for serving appetizers
Its great for carrying drinks.
It can be used as a pretty tray for displaying flowers.
Bring it outside and use it to serve your lunch.
Serve you loved one coffee in bed with it.
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The DIY tray is awesome! The perfect tray for serving a bit of the bubbly. Thank you for participating in the tour my friend xo
Thanks so much
Wow, I am impressed that you made your own tray!! Perfect for serving champagne! Very pretty!
Yeah, I appreciate the love.
Your tray would make a lovely gift for the holidays!
Merry Christmas
RR
Thanks so much
What a gorgeous and elegant tray you displayed and I am so impressed that you made it! Just love your style! Hope you enjoy a blessed Christmas!
awww thanks for the kind comment.
What a great idea! It’s so pretty! Okay your ribbon front door caught my eye too!
Visiting from the tour! laura in Colorado
Thanks so much
This is a beautiful tray and I definitely want to make it! I pinned this also so I can get back to it after the New Year as I’m still making Christmas stuff right now.
BTW… the link to my blog Crafts a la mode is not correct. It should be:
https://www.craftsalamode.com/2021/12/best-day-ever-christmas-tray-blog-tour.html
Have a great holiday. Linda @Crafts a la mode
Thanks for the heads up.
I think your tray would look particularly fine on a porch, deck or patio. The handles will whisk lots of goodies there or throughout the house. Thanks for sharing the idea! Happy Holidays
Yes its great outdoors, thanks for stopping by,
This is very nice! Wish you a great Holliday Season!
Thanks so much, glad you like it
This is a lovely tray that you have made! I can imagine so many uses for it. You have provided wonderful step by step directions so that we can also make our own trays! I hope you have a happy and healthy holiday!
Oh sorry happy other you enjoyed the tray. Merry Christmas