Breakfast in Bed
Breakfast in Bed
Make the morning special this Valentine’s Day with a unique DIY breakfast tray and a few extra touches. Nothing says I love you than something handmade with care and passion, so let’s show you how you can wow your sweetheart in a few simple DIY steps.
BREAKFAST TRAY:
This stylish tray carries a personalised message to your loved one to let them know how you feel. Best of all it’s really simple to make.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED:
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- 4 x 5x50cm Pine Board Strips
- 2 x 5x25cm Pine Board Strips
- 2 x Cabinet handles
- Wood Glue
- 2cm Wood Screws
- Drill
- 2 x Paintbrush (1 for Chalk Paint, 1 for Wood Stain)
- Wood Stain
- 100grit sandpaper
- Chalk crayon (available at selected BUCO stores)
- Chalk paint (available at selected BUCO stores)
Don’t have any of these? Find them at your nearest BUCO branch or simply shop online.
STEP 1:
Get all your Pine strips pre-cut at BUCO. Lay the 4 x 50cm strips vertically next to each other, to form the base of the tray. Attach them with wood glue where they connect.
STEP 2:
Apply wood glue down the two sides of the tray`s base, where the two cross-supports will be affixed. Place the two crossbars on top of the glue areas, so that they sit flush with the edges of the tray. Leave the glue to dry.
STEP 3:
Sand down the tray on all reachable surfaces. Coat with Wood stain and leave to dry completely in a well-ventilated area.
STEP 4:
Mark the holes for the tray’s handles with a pencil to ensure the handles are in the middle on either side. Attach the handles with the screws.
STEP 5:
Paint the tray-surface between the cross-bars using chalk paint. Apply a single coat and leave to dry, then apply a second coat and leave to dry once more.
And just like that you have a breakfast tray that can carry a personalised message written in chalk. Chalk is cheap, but love is priceless!
Sentimental décor with style
To make breakfast in bed even more romantic, make copies of some of your most treasured photographic memories as a couple and tie them to helium filled balloons along with some small heart shaped chocolates.
Make the most out of your Valentine’s morning with BUCO. Get all the hardware & buildware you need to complete the projects for the one you adore. Visit us in-store or shop online at buco.co.za
