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DIY Wooden Casserole Tray

Check out what I just BUILT!  Wooden Casserole Trays... and I did it all by myself!
I saw a cool tray like this on Pinterest a few weeks ago so I pinned it and then after I read the easy tutorial, I decided to try my hand at a little woodworking.  Please keep in mind that I had never used a miter saw or a compressor nail gun before but I learned quickly that it's a lot of fun!
I enjoyed making the tray so much that I made several more the following day.  
I'm thinking... Christmas Gifts!???!!!

Here are a couple of action shots so you can see that I actually cut my own wood and built the trays MYSELF.  After I cut the first piece of wood, I belted out in song "I'm Every Woman..."  My husband rolled his eyes at me... I think he gets that from my daughter :)

So here's what you need:
2 pieces of 1" X 4" (6 ft pieces) 
Gorilla Wood Glue
Nail Gun
Saw
ASCP Paint
ASCP Clear Wax
ASCP Dark Wax
Sand block in medium grade
I got my wood at Lowe's and got the two 6 ft pieces so they'd fit in my car.
Here's the TUTORIAL that I used from "Shanty-2-Chic"
I used ASCP on all of these trays with dark wax (which completely changes the paint color)


Pictured From Left: Chateau Grey, Duck Egg, Country Grey

HANDLES:
The country grey handle is from Hobby Lobby and the other two are from Lowe's.



And it holds my 9 X 13 inch glass dish perfectly :) YAY ME!

My DIY Wooden Casserole Tray is linked up at these great parties...

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19 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Great idea! Love the colors and handles.

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  2. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorAugust 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Nicole...this is SO awesome. I can't seem to pin it fast enough!! Love the idea of it for Christmas presents! I think all of our teachers and grandmas will all be getting these this year! So happy you linked this up. I can't wait for your party on Friday! I'm adding you to my list of parties. Thanks bunches for the invite.

    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  3. Danni@SiloHillFarmAugust 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Those are so cool! I dream of working with power tools! You are a woman I certainly admire.

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  4. Liz @ Quirky VistasAugust 20, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Nicole, it's brilliant! I love it and the colors you chose. Fabulous idea for gifts, and we should really be getting on top of that gift making by now, shouldn't we. I always tell myself, do it in August and somehow it's September before I know it. Thanks for the tutorial!
    Liz

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  5. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 7:55 PM

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  6. DanielleAugust 21, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    These are fantastic and I love the colors too. x

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  7. ShariAugust 22, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    I need to just drive on over to your house every morning and see what you are working on in your garage. ;-) You need to teach me time management so I can find time to do all the projects on my list!

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  8. Crystelle BoutiqueAugust 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    The wooden casserole tray is BRILLIANT!!!!!
    No more spilling it while you travel a couple of miles in the car!
    AND it's cute too......
    Wow!

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  9. Crystelle BoutiqueAugust 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Pinned it!
    Visit me at http://www.crystelleboutique.com/
    :)

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  10. RaNae @EweCreekCottageAugust 23, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Your Every Woman!! U Rock girl love those Nicole- we don't have those kind of power tools anymore or I would give them a try this weekend. Beautiful!!
    RaNae
    pinning it btw

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  11. Donna WilkesAugust 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Came over from Rustic Restoration. Brave, brave woman! I get a small power tool from Santa each year (though he is embarrassed to say the present is for his wife!). BUT I do not have a saw like that (What a beauty!) or a nail gun (I might not be brave enough for that one!)

    Love the trays and the colors you chose. Just add me to your Christmas list!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  12. TammyAugust 25, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    This is an awesome idea! You did a great job--way to go! I think I may have to make one or two of these myself :) Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend.

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  13. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I love this! I'm not a power tool girl but maybe I can get my hubby to make me a few of these! I'm always carrying things off to the school or hubby's work and these would be perfect to use.

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  14. JamiAugust 27, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    You are just the smartest kiddie in the city!!! Have had a ball browsing through your blog! Thanks so much for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    You go girl! What an awesome project and a great gift idea!

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  16. DoreenAugust 29, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I l.o.v.e. this idea. Your casserole holders are absolutely beautiful. I wonder if between now and the holidays, I can become one of your good friends...

    altered-artworks.blogspot.com

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  17. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeAugust 31, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Great work!

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  18. JeannieAugust 31, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Call me inspired. Think I'll give it a try.

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  19. UnknownOctober 14, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    To make this wooden tray which is the best wood adhesive for fixing.

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