Thrifted Santa Tray To DIY Monogrammed Gift

November 17, 2021

I found this Santa tray at a thrift store for $2.99.

I transformed it into a personalized monogrammed gift tray.

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Photo of removing vinyl Santa snack tray stenciling.

The tray had vinyl decoration versus stenciling, so I peeled it off.

I used a screwdriver to start the edge, and then the letters and graphics came up pretty easy.

Photo of a tray being painted with off white paint.

After giving the tray a cleaning with hot soapy water and a rag and removing the handles, I brushed on a couple coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Drop Cloth.

Photo of a laurel wreath stencil from Hobby Lobby.

I then pulled out this Laurel Wreath stencil from Hobby Lobby.

I really like this stencil, especially on trays.

Photo of a laurel wreath stencil taped to a tray.

I taped the stencil (which had been cut down to fit a round tray) onto the tray with blue painter's tape.

Always measure to make sure the stencil is centered!

Photo of a serving tray with laurel wreath stencil & C monogram.

I pounced on the stencil with Dixie Belle's Silk Acrylic Paint in Juniper. Juniper is a limited edition fall paint color. Other green acrylic paints would work.

Photo of uppercase 2" adhesive stencils.

This is a 2" uppercase adhesive alphabet stencil package that I purchased several years ago. I think any 2" or even 3" uppercase letter stencil would work inside the wreath.

Three inch stencils available online at Hobby Lobby HERE and HERE.