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Fabric Bar Tray

I decided to update my living room over the past few weeks with some new pillows but decided it need a few other decor items as well. I thought a bar tray would be nice to organize all the utensils and bottles. I started with a plain old cookie tray.
Then I selected a nice geometric pattern that actually matched one of my new pillows and some Mod Podge for fabric.
Before I cut the fabric, I made sure that it covered the sides and part of the back. Next I centered the fabric and painted on the Mod Podge and adhered it to the top of the tray.
I let it dry for 2 hours and then worked on the sides. This was slightly difficult since there were a few folds on the corners.
I used close pins on all sides of the tray so that the fabric would stick,especially on the corners.
I let it dry over a week to make sure it was completely cured and then started on the back. 
I chose not to cover the back with fabric since I wanted to use a scrap piece of leather. I had a piece that was just the correct size and color and would help the tray from slipping was it was complete.

Then it was done and ready to use as a bar tray.

I love the look of it so much that I thought it would be a great for other uses as well.
A place for mail,phone and change when you come in the door. I just love how it turned out that I want to make another one! Enjoy!

Comments

  1. TheCraftInMeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Great idea, I like the leather on the back too!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Definitely a very creative and unique idea. I love the end result. Well done, Janet!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    WOW! I love this idea! I am definately going to attempt it soon! I'd love for you to stop by and link up to my Wine/Bar linky party this week!
    classycolumbusdesigns.blogspot.com

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  4. paige reneeFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    This looks awesome! I never would have thought to use a cookie tray. Such a good idea! :)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh! I like it. Great pattern on the fabric.

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  6. Highland MummyFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Am so annoyed now, recently thrw out a cookie sheet I could have sone this with!!!!I should have held onto it!!

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  7. The Single NesterFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Absolutely lovely! I just threw out an old cookie tray and now I wish I hadn't!

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  8. EmmaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Genius! Thanks for such a great idea!

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