Colorful DIY Office Trays

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amy Weir
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I love being able to bring happy color to my office space in simple and easy ways. Pair happy colors with polka dots and it becomes like a match made in cheerful office heaven! See how I was able to take natural wood trays and transform them into the perfect addition to your work space. Did I mention, these are a great gift idea!

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

The first step for this project is cutting out your scrapbook paper to fit the size of your wooden tray. Next, add some fun color coordinating polka dots. I used a cotton swab to get that perfect little dot!

Colorful DIY Office Trays step 1
Step
2

While your scrapbook paper is drying, you can start painting the outside edges of the wooden tray. I selected acrylic paint colors that coordinated with the scrapbook paper.

Colorful DIY Office Trays step 2
Step
3

After both the wooden tray and paper are dry, it’s time to adhere the paper inside the tray. I brushed on simple glue to secure it.

Colorful DIY Office Trays step 3
Step
4

Lastly, I wanted to have my notebooks match my wooden trays since I plan to use them in my office. So, using the cotton swab again, I added playful polka dots of paint.

Colorful DIY Office Trays step 4
Step
5

I just love the simple design of these office trays and the cheerful color they bring to my space. I paired my wooden trays with polka dot notebooks and equally colorful star pens!

Colorful DIY Office Trays step 5

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