How-To Layer and Style a Farmhouse Tray
How-to Layer and Style a Farmhouse Tray
Layering is The Secret
Today I'm sharing How to Layer and Style an Autumn Farmhouse Tray as part of a blog hop with some of my favorite bloggers. After you check out this easy DIY head to the bottom of the post and check out all of the other beautiful farmhouse trays!
I have come to realize that so many of the decorating looks I like are achieved by layering. Since I realized that my decorating has taken on a whole new look and one I like so much better.
This farmhouse style autumn tray is an example of that and it is so easy to make. I didn't even buy anything new. I used fall decor I already had on hand.
How-to Layer and Style a Farmhouse Tray
Supplies ~ See Links and Recommendations Below
Wooden tray
Smaller container of a similar material that will fit inside of your main tray
Small faux plant
Hydrangea cluster
Pumpkin seed packet
One large faux pumpkin
Battery operated tea lights - if you have a remote control that makes it even better. You can turn them on and off without having to disrupt your tray
An object of interest - I used a large pair of antique tin snips {I found a similar pair here} just to add something unique to my tray
Additional Resource Tips and Links:
*If you don't have any trays you like on hand, I find that Etsy is a great source and here is a link to some beautiful wooden ones
A vintage-looking or actual vintage dough bowl would also work well
You can also find these vintage-appearing farmhouse style dough bowls on Amazon (click on any of the pictures below to view).
Let's Start Layering
After I gathered my supplies, I angled a smaller wooden container inside my rustic wooden tray.
Next, I layered some leaf stems going in opposite directions in my smaller wooden container. I love these faux leaves. They have an almost fabric feel and have beautiful words written on them plus the colors are perfectly fall!
To anchor the center of the tray I used a faux fern I purchased at Michael's - only $1.00 on clearance!
The next step is to fill the smaller interior container with mini pumpkins and gourds.
The shredded paper filler is a great way to add texture and to beef up any arrangement. I added some to both sides and any empty spots of the larger, main tray.
This is where I totally lost track of taking photos to share with you and finished the tray. I've been doing this for almost 9 years, you think I would KNOW to stop and take photos but once my mind gets going it just keeps going!
Here is an overhead view which will hopefully show in a little more detail the other components I added.
I tucked the battery operated candles into the smaller inner tray. I added a large pumpkin to one corner of the tray and tucked a pumpkin seed packet to the back of the tray because I thought it was cute and have had those seeds for years and never planted them so at least I'm getting some use out of them.
It came together quickly and makes me happy every time I see it.
Check out these other fabulous Farmhouse Trays!
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What beautiful colors and textures! The vintage snips are the perfect touch. Beautiful! Hope you are enjoying the official kick-off of your birthday week!!!
Thanks so much, Malia! The big day is almost here for Mia, too. <3
Love the tray inside a tray!
Thank you, Angie!
What a fabulous idea of placing a wood container inside your tray...great way to add extra texture! Love your Fall tray, Mary Beth! Happy Fall!
Thank you so much, Laura!
Beautiful!! You've got the knack with layering for sure. Your tray is filled with so many interests to catch the eye. But, for sure adding those old tin snips was total genius!!
Thanks so much, Diane! When I saw those snips at the thrift store I knew I had to have them.
Very beautiful, my friend! I'm so happy to be with you all on this fun tray tour 😉 Happy Fall to you!! XO
Thank you, Julie, and I'm so happy to "tour" with you as well....it's like a very good flashback! Happy fall to you as well. xo
Beautiful layered look... love the scissors!
Thanks so much, Maryann!
Very pretty arrangement. I love all the different layered elements, particularly the antique scissors and the dough bowl inside the larger tray.
Thanks so much, Lisa! 🙂 Have an awesome week.
I love all your layers, Mary Beth!! I'm the same way with my decorating. Your tray is so warm and welcoming, I love it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity!!
xoxo,
Jennifer
Thank you so much, Jennifer!!! xo