It's funny how you can own a piece of home decor for a while before you have an epiphany about it. That's what happened with me and two different Dollar Tree wood bead trays. Initially they were just that -- two wood bead trays. But eventually I saw their potential as something more.

It's been a while since I created a farmhouse DIY. This one is super simple so let's get started!

Wooden risers and trays with beaded trim seem to be all over the internet these days. Or am I just late to the party lol? Either way, I've become obsessed with them, but of course I don't want to pay the price. So, welcome to my tutorial on how to make your own distressed wooden riser with beaded trim -- easily and inexpensively. 

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