Chalk Couture and metal trays are a match made in craft heaven—and when you throw in a strawberry theme, the charm level shoots straight up!
This project is all about turning an everyday item into something special with minimal effort and maximum effect. Whether you’re dressing up your kitchen, creating a cheerful display for a summer party, or just want a quick craft win, this one delivers.
Using Chalk Couture on Metal Trays
- You get the clean, crisp finish of Chalk Couture transfers without the pressure of freehand drawing, and the metal tray gives the perfect reusable base.
- It’s fast, it’s forgiving, and you can customize it to fit your style.
Different Ways to Adapt This Craft
- Switch Up the Transfers: If strawberries aren’t your thing, swap in lemons, bees, or florals. Chalk Couture has tons of seasonal options that still pair well with the metal background.
- Magnet Board Bonus: Use magnetic chalk paste or glue tiny magnets on the back of embellishments—turn your tray into a seasonal magnet board.
- Add a Border: Hot glue ribbon, ricrac, or even faux strawberry vines around the rim for a more finished look.
- Stand or Hang: Add a plate stand to display it on a shelf, or attach ribbon or twine to the back and hang it like a sign.
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Materials Needed
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- Silver tray (we got ours from the thrift store)
- Strawberry transfer
- Chalk Couture materials
- White paint
- Paintbrushes
How to Craft with Chalk Couture on Metal
I shared the tutorial for making this metal tray with strawberry transfer on a Facebook live which you can catch here or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.
Paint your silver tray with white chalky paint and let dry. Add a second coat if needed.
Next, wax the entire surface of the painted tray.
Use the fuzzing cloth with the strawberry transfer to soften the adhesive before you apply it to the tray.
Place the Chalky Couture stencil onto the tray.
Next, take the red paste and spread it over the word strawberry and the other sections.
Take the green paste and spread it over the rest of the stencil.
Remove the stencil and let dry.
Display your strawberry sign!
A Sweet and Simple Way to Craft Seasonal Joy
This strawberry-themed Chalk Couture tray proves you don’t need a big canvas or a complicated setup to make something beautiful. With a few tools and a bit of imagination, you can create a piece that’s fresh, fun, and ready to show off. Whether it lives in your kitchen, entryway, or on your front porch table, it brings instant summer cheer with just the right touch of handmade.
More Chalk Couture Crafts
- Chalk Couture Craft Ideas with Dollar Store Surfaces
- Chalk Couture and Rub On Transfers
- Farmhouse Decor
- Driftwood Ornaments
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Crafting with Chalk Couture on Metal
Materials
- Silver tray
- Strawberry transfer
- Chalk Couture materials
- White paint
- Paintbrushes
Instructions
- Paint your silver tray with white chalky paint and let dry. Add a second coat if needed.
- Next, wax the entire surface of the painted tray.
- Use the fuzzing cloth with the strawberry transfer to soften the adhesive before you apply it to the tray.
- Place the Chalky Couture stencil onto the tray.
- Next, take the red paste and spread it over the word strawberry and the other sections.
- Take the green paste and spread it over the rest of the stencil.
- Remove the stencil and let dry.
- Display your strawberry sign!