How to make a photo tray
Want a new way to display your snaps? Then give Style at Home's photo tray a go

Black and white photographs are a great talking point, so show off your old family snaps with our decoupage tray idea.
Photocopy your pics first, so you can keep the originals safe. Why not theme a tray, using family wedding snaps to give as a gift for a bride and groom?
Takes 2hrs
Costs £27.59
What you'll need
Shallow-sided tray, £21, Scumble Goosie
White satinwood or eggshell paint
Paintbrush
Old scenic and family black and white photographs
Scissors
PVA glue
Quick Drying Matt varnish, £6.49 for 250ml, Homebase
Make sure your tray is clean and dust free. Paint the sides with satinwood or eggshell. Leave to dry, then add a second coat.
Photocopy your favourite old photographs (or try the library or a print shop). Carefully cut out, leaving a white border around each.
Place the photographs onto the tray and, when you are happy with the arrangement (try overlapping some), stick down with PVA glue. Leave to dry before brushing the whole tray with a coat of varnish.
Fancy giving this easy craft project a go? We'd love to see the results, so get posting on Facebook and Twitter. Check out Style at Home for more craft projects.
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