Lady buys $1 plastic tray, turns it into stunning garden decor

What can you do with a $1 plastic chip-and-dip tray? A lot more than you think. The next time you are about to toss out an old tray, think twice! You can easily repurpose it into something new.

We've gathered up a list of fun, easy DIYs from around the web. From garden decor to patio accents, the possibilities are endless. Now you can not only eat out of a chip and dip tray but also find another use after you are done with it! Let's check out some of these neat ideas

The following DIY by Smart School House will be an eye catcher for sure! Bring some fun and excitement into your yard this summer.

Do you lack a green thumb? Don't worry! The following project by Finding your Good is for you. Using basic materials from around the house, you can give a garden fence a brand new, colorful look.

You can create wonderful garden flowers in a bouquet of colors that you can then place around your garden, backyard, or front yard. The Garden Frog Boutique shows off a garden stone made from a chip-and-dip tray!

Here's the before shot:

Spray a simple plastic chip-and-dip tray with cooking oil, then fill it with hypertufa. Let it cure overnight — a full day is best. After drying, the final result looks like this: 

If "whimsy" is your style, sometimes all you need is a spark for your imagination. You can vary the type of tray you use to better suit your style. Consider adding stones for texture.