DIY 4th of July Tray Tutorial

I’ve been busy creating unconventional  party pieces for the 4th of July! I’m still

rocking the good old red, white and blue  but with a twist.

Not a flag in sight…yet.  L o v e  Old Glory but I wanted pieces I

could keep up, long after the Fourth fireworks fade.

Like this fun Fourth of July inspired tray. It’s actually a 12″ x 12″ shadow box I

picked up at my local craft store, Ben

Franklin Crafts and Frames.

I found this great 6.5″ x 6.5″ napkin with a nautical vibe and thought it would be the

perfect patriotic tray backdrop.  I flipped the shadow box insert to create the depth I needed 

for the tray. I folded out the napkin

and peeled off the backing, making it single-ply.

Then I grabbed the Mod Podge and coated the glass with a

thin, even layer of goop.

Next, I carefully laid the napkin, right side up, centered on the glass and

gently pressed out any bubbles. I Allowed the glue to dry. Trimmed any excess paper and

popped the glass back into the tray frame.

Ready to roll on the 4th of July and beyond!