Create this adorable DIY mini snowman tray using Dollar Tree supplies! Perfect for tiered trays, shelves, or winter décor on a budget.

How to make your own snowman mini tray.

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Why I love this craft

Looking for a small, easy winter craft that will make your home feel cozy and festive? This DIY Mini Snowman Tray is the perfect project! Using just a few supplies from Dollar Tree, you can create a tiny wooden tray that’s perfect for styling on a tiered tray, bookshelf, or holiday vignette.

You’ll start with one of Dollar Tree’s mini wood trays and a pair of snowman ornaments, then add a bit of paint, stain, and vinyl to make it completely your own. Whether you’re crafting for Christmas or keeping up the winter vibes all season long, this simple Dollar Tree project is sure to charm.

Dollar Tree Craft Winter Snowman Mini Tray

Crafting with Mini Wood Trays from Dollar Tree

Not only are they super affordable (just $1.25 each!), but these mini trays are also incredibly versatile. Their small size makes them perfect for quick DIYs, tiered tray décor, or little seasonal accents that don’t take up much space. You can stain them, paint them, distress them for a rustic look, or even flip them upside down to use as risers or bases for other crafts.

What makes these mini trays so fun is how easily they can transform with just a few supplies. From holiday-themed displays and mini signs to organizational pieces for your desk or vanity, the possibilities are endless. If you’re a budget-friendly crafter or love finding ways to stretch your supplies, these trays are a must-have.

The inspiration for this craft:

I’ve made TONS of snowman crafts, so it’s hard to just pick one as an inspiration for this particular craft. I think what’s inspiring the most is the ability to create so many different types of snowmen using a variety of Dollar Tree supplies.

Video Tutorial: DIY Mini Snowman Tray

Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:

DIY Mini Snowman Tray

Yield: 1 craft

Learn how to make a Dollar Tree snowman tray craft with wood stain, paint, and vinyl lettering — a quick and cozy winter DIY!

Materials

Mini wood tray (Dollar Tree, craft section)
Dollar Tree snowman ornaments (two)
Americana Gel Stain in Oak (or any preferred color)
Acrylic paint – white, black, and orange
Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) – white or another color of your choice
Cricut machine or cutting tool (for vinyl phrase “Let it Snow”)
Parchment paper (for pressing HTV)
Craft glue or hot glue

Tools

Paint brushes (small and fine-point)
Cricut EasyPress Mini or household iron
Scissors or craft knife

Instructions

Watch the video. Follow along with the video tutorial for a walkthrough on how to make your own mini snowman tray.
Stain the Mini Tray. Start by staining your mini wood tray. Use a paintbrush to apply Americana Gel Stain in oak or your favorite shade. Cover all surfaces — top, bottom, and sides — so the tray looks finished from every angle.
Paint the Snowmen. Grab those cute little Dollar Tree snowman ornaments. Using white acrylic paint, coat the snowman bodies evenly, painting around the edges too. Then paint the top hats black and let them dry.

Next, use a fine-point brush and black paint to add charcoal eyes and half-smiles, since the snowmen are facing each other in profile. Finish with tiny orange carrot noses using the same fine brush.
Add Vinyl Lettering. Cut the phrase “Let it Snow” on your Cricut using heat transfer vinyl (HTV). Position it on the center of your tray.
Assemble the Tray. Once everything is dry and your vinyl is in place, glue down the two snowmen inside the tray so they face each other. Hold in place until secure.
Style and Display. This mini snowman tray looks adorable on a tiered tray, bookshelf, or kitchen shelf. It’s the perfect accent piece for Christmas and transitions beautifully into January décor.

For extra flair, try wrapping the tray handles in red-and-white baker’s twine or adding painted snowflake details around the edges.