Hosting any fun get-together’s this summer? You will love these adorable DIY serving trays inspired by Mark Montano on YouTube.

What you will need for both Trays

• Two 1" x 18" table rounds

• Thin metal spoons *make sure you can bend them

• Rit Liquid Dye in colors ‘Sunshine Orange’ and ‘Scarlet Americana’ 

• Multi Surface Paints (colors: Cotton ball & black)

• Drill 

• 1" screws 

• Pencil

• Paint Brushes

  
  

  To make the Orange tray

  • Stain one table round with the RIT liquid dye in Sunshine Orange

  • Draw a line 1 1/2" from the edge of the tray 

  • Fill in the line with Cotton Ball Multi Surface Paint to create the rhine 

  • With a ruler, draw your orange sections

  • Paint over the lines 

  • Fill in the center and paint on the seeds Paint the edge with Orange Sherbert 

  • Let dry for an hour

  
  

  To make the Watermelon tray

  • Paint the second table round with Scarlet 

  • Draw a line 1" from the edge and fill in with Cotton Ball Paint the edges with Turf Green 

  • Add some Cotton Ball to the Turf Green for a lighter shade to create the stripes on the edge

  • Paint on the black seed

  • Let it dry for an hour

  
  

   Final steps for both trays

  • Coat both trays with Minwax Polycrylic

  • Mark each end of the spoon 

  • Drill holes in each end of the spoons 

  • Bend into a handle shape

  • Screw into the sides of the trays

    
    

    There you have it! These trays are the perfect touch to any summertime outdoor picnic or table!