For years, I’ve wanted my very own, real live vanity tray. Like the one I bought Mrs. Hardy, my first grade teacher, for Christmas.
So, I’ve waited and waited to find the perfect tray. Then, one day recently, as I was taking down a picture that I no longer wanted, it dawned on me that I could repurpose it as a vanity tray.
I quickly filled it with shared essentials like hand soap, lotion and wash cloths, as well as a few products I can’t live without, like make up brushes and body spray.
I could replace the print inside the frame with a mirror, but I like seeing the design peeking through.
Tip: to get stubborn lotion or soap to come out of the dispenser, push the dispenser down
then, cover the opening with your thumb as you let the dispenser back up. Repeat until soap dispenses.
This process pushes out air and pulls the soap up into the dispenser.
See you in class,
Mrs. Hines
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Great tip! I didn’t know that — I would always just unscrew the lid and turn the jar upside down and beat it on my palm until the lotion came out. I like your way better! Ha!
I learned this trick when I bought a Dispenser for the shower. Invaluable tip!
I like this re-purposed idea! I like the idea of leaving the print in the frame – and it could be changed out to complement a holiday or a season of the year. Thanks for the dispenser tip! ~M
I like your idea to change out the print seasonally. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great idea for a vanity tray- I have a frame that I was experimenting with and then didn’t know what to do with it. This is a great solution. Oh, and love the tip- I had no idea!
I can’t wait to see what you decide to do with your frame.
Oh that always frustrates me and I usually ended up throwing the thing away. Thanks for the tip, I can save some money now! And I love the idea of using the frame for a tray.
Debbie
Saving money is a good thing!
Well…how smart are you?!! Thanks for the tip! ~Tammy
I wish I was that smart! I got the tip from the instructions/directions on my shower Dispenser.
I have been searching for the perfect soap dispenser and I see that you have it! Can you please tell me where I can buy one?
You can find these soap dispensers at Target. They come in different colors, too.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant! I love a good tip! Thank you so much!
I love a good tip, too. I think I might be a tip junkie.
GREAT tip, and I also love the idea of using a picture as a vanity tray! Thanks!!!!