What Your Make of It: DIY Vintage Revamp Magnetic Memo Tray

Teri & Serena of The Farm Chicks are always inspiring others to create with their creative projects. Recently, I had the chance to make a vintage magnetic memo tray from their book The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen. This book is not only a cookbook, but it's filled with fun projects to get your creative juices flowing.


Create your own Vintage Magnetic Tray in 4 simple steps!

Gather Your Supplies:

  • Metal Tray
  • Super Glue/Metal Glue
  • Rubber Stoppers
  • Magnets & Notepaper

Vintage Floral Metal Tray

I've been holding on to this tray for awhile, waiting for just the right time to use it. I cleaned it up in some hot soapy water, and quickly dried so to not damage the paint.

Vintage Metal Tray Hanger

Next I added a metal hanger, applying a bit of superglue. I placed a heavy can on top to assure that the metals bonded for a few minutes.

Vintage Metal Tray Stopper

Third I added these little sticky bumpers made for cabinet doors and kitchen drawers, one on each corner to keep the metal from rubbing the wall. These have a sticky back and are easily removable.

Completed Metal Tray

Last, I hung my fancy new memo board on the wall, added a note and a fun magnet!

I hope you enjoyed my step by step project. Find this one and more in The Farm Chicks book here.

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2 Comments

  1. I just picked up a very similar tray from a yard sale a few weeks ago. I hadn’t decided what to do with it yet, so I think I just might take this suggestion. Thanks for sharing this idea!

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