Step-by-Step Guide: Building Your Own Dollar Tree 3 Tier Tray

If you’re not addicted to cheap DIY crafting, you will be after making this Dollar Tree 3 Tier Tray.

I never even thought about it until I came across a cute craft on Pinterest and then I joined a Dollar Tree DIY group on Facebook and saw this..

This is not the first cheap craft on the blog, did you see my Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Pumpkin, the cutest thing ever.

Supplies – Dollar Tree 3 Tier Tray

1 Pizza Pan
1 Pie Pan
1 Cake Pan
2 Candle Sticks ( I used a rolling pin because I already had it and my DT’s were out of candle sticks at the time.
Chalk Paint I already had on hand or you can leave them plain.
Glue, I used Gorilla glue that I already hand on hand
Decorations of choice, I will need to add more to this display (I will be changing mine out my season/holiday)

Gorilla Glue vs E6000

Is E6000 stronger than Gorilla Glue? According to our calculations, polyurethane Gorilla adhesive is a bit stronger, than E6000.

Epoxy glue that belongs to Gorilla adhesives range, is even more durable.

Glue options: You can use hot glue, E6000, gorilla glue or any other that you might have on hand.

I actually prefer to use E6000 for most of my crafts.

I have many types of glue in my craft room but for this diy, I preferred to use gorilla glue at this time because it’s quick drying just like hot glue but didn’t want the messiness of hot glue at the time.

Instructions – Dollar Tree 3 Tier Tray

Printable instructions at the bottom of this post.

I just cut the rolling pin in half and painted them with Waverly Chalk paint, this type of chalk paint is my favorite and the most affordable that I have found.

My favorite chalk paint to use when doing my crafts is the brand Waverly, can be picked up pretty cheap at Walmart.

After I painted each side of the pans and let them dry, I used a small piece of sand paper to give it the distressed look, which I love.

I made another one without painting it to use on my coffee bar (pic below).

The cup on top is a little metal cup that is holding little sugar packs.

Also, I didn’t use a pizza pan on the one below, I used 2 pie pans and 1 cake pan.

My coffee bar is in a small space and the pizza pan was to big to fit along side the coffee maker.

Also check out.. How To Start Crafting On A Budget

How to make a tier tray from dollar tree?

Instuctions are listed above and below

How do you make a 3 tier tray?

Instuctions are listed above and below

How do you decorate a 3 tier serving tray?

I love to change my out by holiday or season. You can see some ideas above.

Where do you put a 3 tier tray?

You can put it anywere. I prefer mine on the kitchen bar or coffee bar.

PIN GRAPHIC BELOW FOR LATER

Dollar Tree 3 Tier Tray

Materials

1 Pizza Pan
1 Pie Pan
1 Cake Pan
2 Candle Sticks
Chalk Paint (optional)
Glue (Gorilla glue, E6000 or Hot Glue)
Decorations of your choice

Instructions

Begin by chalk painting all of the pans and candle sticks, if desired, let dry.
Glue each accordingly, starting at bottom - Pizza Pan, Candle Stick, Pie Pan, Candle Stick, Cake Pan
Let Glue Dry
Place desired decorations on the tier
Enjoy!

Teresita

Saturday 21st of November 2020

If you can find bread pans of different sizes, it would make a unique 3 tier decor and would fit in a smaller space like your coffee bar. I'm going on a quest for those to sit by my Kuerig with a few favorite pods and creamer packets and maybe a handful of stirs.

Also you can substitute a dowel rod and a larger drawer or door knob on the top for the handle.

Teresa

Sunday 22nd of November 2020

I really love that idea for my coffee bar, thank you. I think I will try and make one :)

Kim

Sunday 15th of November 2020

I cannot find the candle sticks anywhere either so I love the rolling pin idea. Also thinking of looking at Lowe’s or Home Depot for ideas. Did you cut the rolling pin in different lengths?

Yea, the candle sticks are hard to find as they sell out fast for some reason. I like the rolling pin better anyways too. I cut the rolling pin evenly but you can make each piece different lengths if yo want.

Katelyn

Thursday 12th of November 2020

I absolutely love the rolling pin idea! It makes it so much more unique ❤️

Yes, thank you, I thought the same thing. I tried finding rolling pins at DT but guess they are always sold out, I'd rather use them instead of the candle holders.

Dee

Sunday 18th of October 2020

Love the 3 tierd tray. So you do not have to seal the chalk paint? Thanks

You can but I didn't (didn't even think about it really). Glad you like it :)

Susie

Friday 9th of October 2020

I absolutely love your 3 tier trays! Especially the one for the coffee bar! Great work!

Saturday 10th of October 2020

Thank you so much Susie! That one is my favorite too