Decorative Tray
Rebecca Robertson crafts a decorative tray from an everyday cookie sheet.
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Decorative Tray
Rebecca Robertson crafts a decorative tray from an everyday cookie sheet.
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The Martha Stewart Show, December 2010
A standard baker's tray becomes a vibrant decorative piece with this easy how-to from decorating editor Rebecca Robertson.
The tray is featuring in Rebecca's Eclectic Modern Room as part of the Martha Stewart Living digital magazine for iPad.
Tools and Materials
- 1 yard decorative fabric
- Aluminum rimmed baking sheet
- Spray adhesive
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Synthetic felt
- 1/4-inch-thick acrylic sheet cut to fit inside of tray, with corners rounded
How-To
1. Cut fabric large enough to cover the front and wrap around the back of the baking tray. Cover the front of the tray with spray adhesive.
2. Place fabric on tray so pattern is aligned, leaving enough room to wrap fabric around all sides to the back. Smooth fabric onto tray, pressing out any bubbles.
3. Pull any extra material into corner and push around the edge. Turn tray over. Cover the back of the tray with spray adhesive.
4. Press the fabric over two edges of the tray first, then fold in on each remaining side, as if wrapping a gift. Trim any excess fabric with scissors. Use fabric glue to secure, if needed.
5. Cut a piece of felt to fit the back of the tray and conceal fabric edges. Smooth felt on the back the tray.
6. Place acrylic sheet in center of tray.
Resources
Baking sheets available from Bowery Kitchen. 3M Super 77 spray adhesive available from The Home Depot. Custom-designed fabric available from Spoonflower. Beacon Fabri-Tac permanent adhesive available from Amazon. Synthetic felt available from Aetna Felt. Custom-cut acrylic sheets available at local hardware and glass/framing stores.
I love the idea of the video on how to make your project but Martha talked over the girl who was showing how to do it and steps were skipped and she was hard to understand. I like Martha but if she's going to have someone show us something than let her speak. Please!!! I really wanted to know how to do it.
@Peppemintpatty ~ I love your idea! I do that with recycled mirrors and create a clear layer over the photos with mod podge! It's so easy to work with. Also, I bet places like The Goodwill would have inexpensive reusable baking sheets. Much more sustainable, I think. :)
I think I'm going to see if I can use a solid color for background...put photos under the acrylic and glue acrylic on corners...use as a gift for family members of 'special' photos.
I am going to use spray paint, then tape and put another color. What fun!
You could also use contact paper, which comes in many different patterns and colors.
I LOVE this idea! It would be perfect for displaying desserts on a dessert table to match the theme of the party! Thank you for a great idea, MSLO!
You could also use wallpaper, that way you don't have to put the acrylic or a piece of glass on it. The wallpaper will wipe clean with a damp cloth.
I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never would have thought of using old cookie sheets like this. Now I don't ever have to throw out another cookie sheet, and I go through alot of them. Thank you so much Martha and Rebecca!!!!!!!! :) P.S. I never miss a show, and I am also on your website daily. I love all of the ideas you and your workers come up with!!!! I also am a faithful subscriber to MSL. Thank you again, Kim