Acrylic Tray Tutorial

I have been meaning to get this post up for quite some time. 

So apologies to those on Instagram I promised I would share this!!

(This is for you Stacy Heckman)

I am sure by now you have all seen the acrylic trays people are using in their homes.

 

via pinterest, having a hard time embedding the links. so sorry.

via pinterest.
so sorry I am not tagging the original pinner, please forgive me.

But what if you want several sizes???

Recently I was reading a blog who purchased her acrylic "trays" that are actually the acrylic 1" frames from michaels.
Here is how to make your own...

Step 1:

Purchase acrylic frames from michaels.

Step 2:

Add your desired design motif to the top of the frame. (from the inside of the frame the design will reflect once it is in "tray" mode)

I knew I wanted a polka dot design, so I used an eraser to dip in my paint for a perfect dot.

Obviously this step is pretty redundant, but use an at random pattern, trying to remember less is more, dont overpopulate the dots. haha.

Step 3:

Let the dots dry.

Step 4:

after the dots have dried add your desired final coat. 

I chose a champagne colored pearlescent pain.

Step 5:

Creative Wrapping!!

I have had several people ask for me to explain how to wrap in cellophane!

So without further adieu!!

Hope everyone is getting in the Christmas Spirit. 

I have taken a few days break to enjoy my babies and pray for the families who have lost so much. 

I think what hurts the most is knowing people around me, and possibly parents of these sweet children may not yet have my Jesus in their heart to fully appreciate the birth of the Risen King. 

Please don't miss an opportunity to share Christ this season. 

My mom has the coolest story of handing out a bible track on Black Friday at Kohls! 

Made me cry hearing about how fired up for Jesus this man was!!