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June 21, 2021 · 20 Comments

Sofa Arm Tray Useful and Fun DIY

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I found these clip on couch/sofa arm trays at the thrift store for $1.50 each. I grabbed a couple and had fun upcycling them in a couple different ways.

Do you need a sofa arm tray? I found these clip-on couch/sofa arm trays at the thrift store for $1.50 each. I grabbed a couple and had fun upcycling them in a couple of different ways.

Here's one of the original trays I found at the thrift store. The rest of the materials for this project I already had on hand.

Here’s one of the original trays I found at the thrift store. The rest of the materials for this project I already had on hand.

Sofa Arm Tray Useful and Fun DIY Video

I lightly sanded the surface of both trays and wiped them clean with denatured alcohol to get them ready for painting.

I lightly sanded the surface of both trays and wiped them clean with denatured alcohol to get them ready for painting.

For the first try I lightly painted on a couple coats of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color glacier and let that dry completely.

For the first try I lightly painted on a couple coats of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color glacier and let that dry completely.

I wanted to try hand blending paint, so I added Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the colors - seaside & lilac. I dabbed on some of the paint and smeared it with my hands. You can see this better in the video with this post.

I wanted to try hand blending paint, so I added Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the colors – seaside & lilac. I dabbed on some of the paint and smeared it with my hands. You can see this better in the video with this post.

Once that had dried I added a Plaid stencil and held it in place with Plaid stencil tape. I dabbed on Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white with my stencil brush and dabbed it onto the stencil. You can see the stenciling technique on the video provided with this post.

Once that had dried I added a Plaid stencil and held it in place with Plaid stencil tape. I dabbed on Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white with my stencil brush and dabbed it onto the stencil. You can see the stenciling technique on the video provided with this post.

For my second tray, I painted the tray with a couple coats of White Waverly Chalk Paint and let that dry.

For my second tray, I painted the tray with a couple coats of White Waverly Chalk Paint and let that dry.

I then hand blended Waverly Chalk Paint in the colors crimson and ocean. I dabbed on some of the paint and smeared it with my hands. You can see this better in the video with this post.

I then hand blended Waverly Chalk Paint in the colors crimson and ocean. I dabbed on some of the paint and smeared it with my hands. You can see this better in the video with this post.

Once that dried, I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white and pounced my Plaid stencil brush onto the stencil. You can see the stenciling technique on the video provided with this post.

Once that dried, I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white and pounced my Plaid stencil brush onto the stencil. You can see the stenciling technique on the video provided with this post.

Once the trays were dry, I coated them with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect it. I love how these 2 arm tables turned out.

Once the trays were dry, I coated them with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect it. I love how these 2 arm tables turned out.

They fit the couches perfectly and they're getting tons of use.

They fit the couches perfectly and they’re getting tons of use.

I found these clip on couch/sofa arm trays at the thrift store for $1.50 each. I grabbed a couple and had fun upcycling them in a couple different ways.

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  1. blankMichelle says

    January 2, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    They’re both really pretty!! I wish I could find some of these at my local thrift store. I’m always laying books on the arm of the couch and accidentally knocking them off. 😀

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    • blankChas says

      January 2, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle, and keep your eye out – you’ll never know what you can find at a Thrift Store 🙂

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  2. blankMichelle says

    January 3, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Totally awesome! I have never seen trays like these. And your upcycling of them turned them from something meh, to fantastic. Love it! Thank you for linking up to Creative Compulsions!

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle, we’re really putting them to good use and enjoying them.

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  3. blankKippi says

    January 5, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    These trays are perfect for the family room. Love your up-cycle designs.
    Happy New Year,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      January 6, 2020 at 6:34 am

      Thank you Kippi and thanks for the kind words.

      Reply
  4. blankSarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    January 7, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    What a great idea! These turned out wonderful!

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    • blankChas says

      January 8, 2020 at 6:10 am

      Thank you so much Sarah, we’re enjoying them and putting them to great use.

      Reply
  5. blankKimberly says

    January 9, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Hi, Chas. Thank you for sharing this on Traffic Jam Weekend! It has been chosen as a fave feature for this week’s party going live on Thursday at 5:00 pm CST.

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    • blankChas says

      January 9, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you so much Kimberly, I’m thrilled everyone is enjoying the post. See you at the next party.

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  6. blankKristie says

    January 10, 2020 at 8:04 am

    What great items to find for $1.50 and make over! I love how they attach to the chair.

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    • blankChas says

      January 10, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you so much Kristie, we have been enjoying them and putting them to great use.

      Reply
  7. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    January 11, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • blankChas says

      January 11, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn – you’re the best

      Reply
  8. blankAnn says

    January 12, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    I’m so glad to hear that I’m not the only one who uses her fingers! I always find I have better control of the result that way. These look great, Chas, I need to look for some in my travels!
    Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s!

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    • blankChas says

      January 12, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you Ann, and – you’re right – sometimes our hands jut need to get dirty 🙂

      Reply
  9. blankSam - Raggedy-Bits says

    January 13, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    These are such a great upcycle! Love their fun new farmhouse look.

    Thank you so much for sharing your awesome upcycle with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!

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    • blankChas says

      January 14, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Thank you so much Sam, we have been putting them to great use

      Reply
  10. blankLeanna says

    January 14, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    I have not seen one of these ever, and you found them so cheap, I love the little bumblebee stencil makeover.

    Thank you for joining the Waste not Wednesday party, and your post is one of the features.

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    • blankChas says

      January 15, 2020 at 6:32 am

      Thank you Leanna, and thank you so much for the feature. I appreciate all the support.

      Reply

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