DIY Long Table Runner Tray for a Centerpiece

Hey all, Corey back from Sawdust 2 Stitches! Do you struggle with tablescapes ? This is my new go-to! It is a cheap and easy way to create some character and bulk without spending a fortune! It serves as a great foundation to any table decor, fill it with whatever tickles your fancy! For spring I loaded mine up with copious amounts of terra cotta pots and tulips and I LOVE it! Bonus: This table runner can be painted and/or stain to fit any style. Promise it will be the hit of your next social function!

How to Build a Long Table Runner Tray Centerpiece

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SUPPLY LIST:

1″x 4″ Standard Board
1″x 3″ Standard Board
1″x 2″ Standard Board
5/8″ Dowel Rod
Sand Paper
Stain and/or Paint
Wood glue

TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

CUT LIST:

Cut from 1″x 3″ Board

(x2) @ 47 ″
(x2) @ 11 “

Cut from 1″ x 4″ Board

(x3) @45 ″

Cut from 1″ x 2″ Board

(x2) @ 12″

Dowel Rod 5/8″

(x1) @47″

STEP 1: FARMHOUSE TRAY FRAME

First construct the frame. I add a small amount of wood glue to the joints, and then reinforce with a 1 1/2″ 18 gauge nails.

STEP 2: SLATS

Next add the center slats. Again, add a dab of glue or hell if you are a risk taker go ahead and skip this step… (But seeing as already divulged the gauntlet my kids put the last tray through I would strongly suggest it.) After you have glued, or not glued, whatevs, I would reinforce with nails.

STEP 3: HANDLE

Next up the handle. On the side handles ( 1″x 2″ boards) you will need to drill a hole to accommodate your dowel rod handle. I used a 5/8′ forstner bit to drill mine. I place the hole approximately 1-1/2″ down from the top of the handle and centered it. Once the holes are drilled finesse the dowel rod into both of the side handles on each end. (Again I would suggest a dab of wood glue.) Once the handle is assembled attached it centered on the previously assembled tray.

Then you know the drill, glue, and reinforce.

STEP 4: FINISH

You can complete this try with any paint or stain you desire… I personally wanted BOTH! If you want to achieve the same look I have a full Chippy Paint tutorial HERE.

More centerpiece and tray DIYs:

wood and glass centerpiece planter

printable agate patterned breakfast trays

easy pallet wood tray

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Published: July 29, 2017Filed Under: Build, Contributor, Decorate, DIY, Remodel Inspiration By Room Tagged: centerpieces, decorate with trays, Tablescapes

About Corey

Corey is the voice and grunt labor behind Sawdust 2 Stitches, she freely professes, that she has a problem... She CANNOT leave well enough alone.
She can typically be found hunched over a sewing machine and/or covered in sawdust. All in the effort to create a perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality in her home.