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DIY studded acrylic/lucite tray

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Hey friends, I finally have a little project to share with you. I’m kinda really excited about this one.

DIY studded acrylic/lucite tray

So here is what I did. I bought an 11×14 acrylic shadow box frame (click HERE). I already had the spike/studs which I bought HERE.

11x14 acrylic box frame
I taped the frame with painter’s tape so I could mark the distance of the studs and drill without scratching the acrylic.
I marked 1/2″ from the sides and then 1″ distance for each stud. Which ended up working out perfect. After drilling the holes I just screwed in the studs. That’s it!
Pretty easy right? And cheap! But it ended up looking really high end. At least that’s what I think πŸ˜‰
I know some of you have different opinions!
I have lots of photos again:
The leopard print is just some scrapbooking paper that I also found at Michaels.
DIY studded acrylic or lucite tray
I really can’t wait to use this tray for my Christmas decorations.
So what do you think? Are you hooked on studs as well?

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

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  1. stephanie at Stephanie Kraus Designs says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:27 am

    super cool tray and I love how you styled it!

  2. Sheryll And Critters. says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Oh I really love it. I would have never thought of using a shadow box either…. how cool is this anyway!

  3. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    love it! your execution is spot on! that tray says, i am a little wild, i am a little serious, but don’t ef with me.

  4. [email protected] says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. Seriously, love this. Pinning right now!

  5. Eclectically Vintage says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    He’s a very studly tray!! Love the leopard!
    Kelly

  6. John @ Our Home from Scratch says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Edgy stuff. Very cool.

  7. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Love the tray, Julia! It’s fabulous!!! And I love what Cassie said! lol!!!

  8. ARod Rodriguez says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    love the tray and how it turned out fabulous but what really caught my attention was your candle inside white milk glass i do that tooo hee hee

  9. Amy Krist says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Oooh, it’s so punk rock chic! I love this! I recently did one too (Bethany is a genius!)…http://amykristinteriors.com/2013/09/25/diy-lucite-tray-with-lucite-handles/

  10. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Oh my goodness…so FANCY!!! please put your lady gaga pumpkins on that tray for a couple more days πŸ™‚ Clearly when I like something, I like to go a little overboard – gold studs for all!

  11. eimrek says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    This is really cool. I wish I weren’t drowning in projects that I don’t have time to finish, or I’d do this over the weekend! Thank for some inspiration!

  12. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    It’s soooo amazing! What’d you use to drill? Just a regular drill? I’m curious about it damaging the lucite…

  13. Brittany Cramer says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    this is pretty awesome! I LOVE how it turned out! I had no clue you could drill into lucite so easily!

  14. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Clever, very clever….you just always are!!! Love it!

  15. Lets just build a house! says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    those look great on everything….pumpkins…trays…rockin!

  16. [email protected]nowathomemom says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    really love your tray! the gold with the leopard go very well together πŸ™‚

  17. anu says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    What a great idea to use the shadow box! It turned out so well!

  18. The Paper PiΓ±ata says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    O.M.G. STOP! I am obsessed with this! Seriously, I could make one of these photos the wallpaper on my phone, and I would be staring at it all day long! I can’t believe you accomplished this high end look for so much less. I’m going to Michael’s. You’ve created a monster πŸ™‚

  19. [email protected] says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Looks fantastic! & I love how you applied the studs!

  20. annie hearts says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    This is beautiful Julia! I bet it’s sturdy too. So well thought out!

    Annie XO

    • Julia Konya says

      October 31, 2013 at 12:10 am

      Thanks Annie!

  21. Sabrina S says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    I’m just cray cray for studs! Good job!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 31, 2013 at 12:09 am

      Thanks Sabrina, I’m crazy for studs too!

  22. Gretchen says

    October 31, 2013 at 12:33 am

    I think I need to GET hooked on studs…this looks great! I have that sea urchin, too, but mine doesn’t have a studded tray to sit on AT ALL πŸ™

    • Julia Konya says

      October 31, 2013 at 1:30 am

      I think your urchin needs a studded tray πŸ˜‰

  23. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    October 31, 2013 at 12:57 am

    Very cool, and so you – chic with a hint of rock and roll!

  24. Sara says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:15 am

    That is super cute! I never would have thought to use a shadow box for the tray…that is brilliant!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 31, 2013 at 1:30 am

      Thanks Sara, you still need to become a reply-blogger so I can email you πŸ˜‰

  25. House Envy says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:06 am

    love this Julia! I knew I would see these studs again! these were too good on your pumpkins! Was hoping you had plans for extras! Looks great! Love that it was all on the cheap! Great idea

    Laura

  26. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:53 am

    This is too cool! Totally took that simple tray up to a new level. Love it.

  27. Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says

    October 31, 2013 at 3:03 am

    Love this! It’s so edgy and beautiful. Stud ALL THE THINGS!

  28. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:09 am

    Gorgeous! Love those studs! Great gift idea too πŸ™‚

  29. Amanda @ Our Humble Abode says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Genius idea! Next time I’m at Michael’s, I’m getting a frame to make a tray. Bravo!

  30. Pudel-design says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Cooles Teil Julia;)
    Die Häschen Teller gibt es hier bei uns in Deutschland von H&M.com.

  31. Miss Charming says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    So stylish, Julia! Love the studs and leopard print together. You are so clever using a picture frame as a tray.

  32. Bethany DeVore says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for the shout out πŸ™‚ The studs make it look so high end, I’m going to have to get some of those!

  33. Mitchypoo says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    I think the tray is way cool! I really would like one too!

  34. [email protected] says

    November 1, 2013 at 1:17 am

    It’s so spiky! Beauty and protection. Sounds like a good plan to me!

  35. Brynne Delerson says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this tray! I didn’t think I liked studs, but paired with the acrylic and the leopard – YES! This is such a great project!

  36. Amber Wills says

    November 1, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Love this! So beautiful and trendy!

  37. Caroline Nolazco says

    November 2, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    It looks ahhhhhmazing!!!

  38. [email protected] says

    November 5, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    LOVE this project and LOVE your new blog design!!! Featuring this tomorrow on Work it Wednesday:):):)

    xo, amy

  39. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:22 am

    What type of drill did u use? I have never drilled anything… πŸ™‚ any specific sized drill?

    • Julia Konya says

      November 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Hi and it’s very easy. You can use any regular drill and drill bit. The acrylic is actually a softer material and it’s not hard to drill into it at all. Good luck!

  40. Pot-pourri da Karen says

    January 31, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    So gorgeous, Julia!
    I loved it!
    Kisses from Brasil!

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