August 9, 2017

DIY Magnetic Tray/Make-Up Organizer

This is a project I have seen all over Pinterest, but when I went to complete it, it was going to be way too expensive.  The goal was a birthday present, a cute metal tray to organize make-up.


Supplies:
  1. Metal Tray (I found one at goodwill inexpensive) 
  2. Fabric (I always visit the "scraps bin" at my local fabric store, fabric that is at the end when they cut it and someone doesn't want it goes there at a discount)
  3. Spray Paint
  4. Ribbon
  5. Hot Glue/Hot Glue Gun
  6. Scissors

First, I used painters tape to cover the center design.  It was going to get covered with fabric anyways, why waste the paint?  (Plus my mom Didnt want me to paint over the flowers because it is "classic")


Next I sprayed and sprayed (outside of course) and put a nice layer or two of spray paint on it.  


Once the tray finished drying, I placed the fabric on top to get an idea on the size...I was too lazy to measure, so I didn't.  After laying it on top, I cut out enough to cover the entire top of the tray.  

To create a neat edge, without sewing, I folded the fabric over and hot glued the edge together,  my fabric was now the size I needed.


Hot glue the entire piece of fabric on the tray and add ribbon to the handles for a nice finished look.  

Wrap and give, she didn't attach magnets to her make-up to store it on the tray, but she does use it to keep her make-up neat and organized.

Good luck, and enjoy this craft.