Need a tray? Use a door!

I know! How cute! And it really couldn't be easier to implement.

So, I wanted a tray but I didn't want to use my tray. And I know YOU get that. :)

But I sure loved those wrought iron handles, so off they came.

An old cabinet door became the perfect sturdy replacement instead.

Predrilling holes simply makes the task easier so your screws don't go iceskating across the surface on you. Especially on melamine style cab doors such as this one. Tough as nails to pound through!

Screw in your handles and you are done!

Rust junkin' tip:

Check out that rusty drill bit. Want the look? :) This lovely patina occurs to all your tools if you leave them in the rain accidently for an entire week. I know!!! My brilliance for these things is simply unmatched...

Done deal! And while I generally like beat up looking stuff, I left this one as is in it's satin black coat.

The real truth? It belongs on a cabinet (imagine...) so this way I can always rehang it without too much trouble. :) Wouldn't an old chippy door look cool too?

Allow your own personal Catzilla to inspect, then simply blow off cat hair and proceed.

And then comes the fun part. Decorating it up to your desired look. For this example, old reciepts from my parents farm had a cool old patina that I couldn't resist. They could be Mod Podged too for a permanent water resistant surface.

I love twiggy wreaths. It rustic-ized up this formal door instantly.

And here's a vintage sheet music version.

Go rip a door off today and give it a whirl!