Get creative with these Decorative Tray Crafts – from dollar store transformations to upcycled crafts, and holiday decor items.
Why I Love Decorative Tray Crafts
There is so much you can do with trays! Whether you’re looking to create a centerpiece for your living room table or make something that can be used for dinner parties, these decorative tray craft ideas are a must try.
Also, I enjoy how inexpensive it is to decorate a tray. Some of the projects I’ve completed only cost a few dollars while others even less than that because I already had most of what I needed on hand.
My Best Tip for Decorating Trays
My best tip for decorating trays is to use a primer before painting it the color of your choice. The material of the trays don’t always make painting it without a base coat easy and by using a primer, you don’t have to worry about that.
Decorative Tray Craft Ideas
Here are some of my favorite decorative tray crafts that I've made over the years - including upcycled and dollar store crafts.
Cutting Board Riser Tray
Another creative craft project to do with a Dollar Tree bamboo cutting board - a riser tray!
Wall Decal Tray Craft
Transform a plain Dollar Tree gold tray into a blooming work of art with this dollar store flower decal tray embellished with wall stickers.
DIY Farmhouse Style Faux Tin Tile Serving Tray
Elevate your home decor with a thrifty and creative makeover – use chalk paint to distress a faux tin tile serving tray.
Dollar Store Easter Decoupage Tray
A simple Easter craft that yields a beautiful tray that can be used a table decor.
Cookie Sheet Tray
Grab a cookie sheet tray from Dollar Tree and make a decorate piece to add to your home decor.
Santa Cookie Tray
Make this cute farmhouse-style enamel Santa cookie tray with a dollar store cookie sheet and chalk paint. Leave out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.
Decorative Tray from a Wooden Toy Box
Transform a wooden toy box into a decorative tray using stain and chalk paint.
Dollar Store Flower Decal Tray
Transform an ordinary Dollar Tree serving tray into a blooming work of art with this dollar store flower decal tray embellished with wall stickers.
Pizza Pan Decorative Tray
Transform a few simple dollar store supplies into a creative pizza pan decorative tray with wood and rope accents.
Fall Decoupage Tray Craft
Turn a silver Dollar Tree tray into beautiful table decor with this Fall Decoupage Tray Craft.
More Decorative Crafts to Try:
- DIY Soapstone Decorative Letters
- Unexpected Pizza Pan Crafts and DIY Decor Ideas
- How to Make a Decorative Newspaper Bag
- Painted Decorative Wine Bottles