DIY Fabric Covered Drink Trays

This past weekend was spring at it’s best! It was the sort of weather that has me really wishing our back yard was finished and not in a total state of wildness so that we can start eating every single meal outdoors. We did however get a really cute vintage yellow and glass table with four ice cream parlor looking chairs for our back patio area. You know, the ones with the curly backs? So, Sunday I took a tray of sparkling water outside and Jason, the babies and I, sat there under our avocado tree enjoying the breeze. Here’s how I made the Fabric Covered Drink Tray!

Supplies:

Acrylic tray
Fabric
Mod Podge- Dishwasher Safe formula
Foam brushes
Scissors

Step 1: Cut a piece of fabric a few inches larger on all sides than your tray.
Step 2: Brush the top of your tray with Mod Podge.
Step 3: Press fabric down onto Mod Podge to adhere making sure you press tightly into all corners. Allow to dry 15-20 minutes.
Step 4: Turn tray over and brush the back side of the rim with Mod Podge.

Step 5: Wrap fabric around and press down into the Mod Podge like you are wrapping a present.
Step 6: Wipe away any extra Mod Podge that may have gotten on the bottom of the tray with a wet soapy sponge.
Step 7: Cut a slit out of each handle and wrap fabric back adhering it with more Mod Podge. Allow to dry 15 minutes.
Step 8: Apply a coat of Mod Podge to all of the fabric front and back and allow to dry. Repeat 2-3 times drying between each step. Allow to cure according to Mod Podge instructions before wiping down with water.

Note: I might finish off the bottom of my tray with an extra piece of fabric to cover the raw edges and give it a more finished look…that is, after all of these backyard weeds are pulled!

photos by Leah Bergman