Grab a few dollar store serving trays and your craft supplies, because these dollar store tray Ideas and DIYs are absolute crafting genius!
I’m serving up some crafty inspiration with these DIYs made from cheap plastic serving platters.
The Dollar Store is a wealth of cheap party supplies, toiletries, snack foods, and seasonal decor items. But, if you’re willing to get a bit creative, it’ also a great place to shop for craft and DIY decor supplies. For instance, take those dollar plastic serving trays. They come in clear, silver, or sometimes a bright color. They’re perfect for serving up appetizers and snacks at your next get-together. BUT – they’re also perfect for your next craft project. Here’s some inspiration to get you started.
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My Dollar Store Botanical Tray:
Watch this video to see how I did it:
Supplies:
- chalk paint – in Ivory, Elephant, and Moss
- fern stencil
- clear coat spray to protect the chalk paint
Dollar Store Tray DIYs
Here are even MORE dollar store tray transformations I think you’ll LOVE!
Dollar Store Tray Ideas
Grab a few dollar store serving trays and your craft supplies, because these dollar store tray Ideas and DIYs are absolute crafting genius!
Dollar Store Silver Tray Transformations
Here are my favorite ways to transform simple silver serving trays - with chalk paint, decals, and other embellishments.
These little trays make great additions to gallery walls, on side tables, on dressers to hold jewerlry, or as part of a seaonal vignette.
Transform an ordinary Dollar Tree serving tray into a blooming work of art with this dollar store flower decal tray embellished with wall stickers.
A simple Easter craft that yields a beautiful tray that can be used a table decor.
Here's another transformation with chalk paint and a floral graphic. This one goes for a black-and-white theme that is very Franch looking.
Buy a BUNCH of silver trays at the dollar store to make this stunning one-of-a-kind wreath!
What a unique idea for a front door wreath. Change out the faux leaves for spring florals or holiday greens to decorate year-round.
DIY Dollar Tree Rae Dunn Inspired Reindeer Food Tray | 9 of 12 Days of Christmas
Give the reindeer this Christmas Eve their own farmhouse style decorative tray! This would be a great addition to the traditional milk and cookies for Santa.
Make this cute little rustic wall sign using a dollar store tray and some nautical jute rope.
Dollar Store Baking Sheet Tray Ideas
The kitchen aisle at the dollar store isn't just for cooking and baking. It's also a great place to shop for craft supplies - like baking sheets.
Grab a cookie tray and a few craft supplies and get crafting with these creative baking sheet transformations.
Grab some dollar store supplies to make this DIY cookie sheet serving tray. For just a few dollars, you can make this functional and beautiful farmhouse-style 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.
Other Tray DIYs using Dollar Store Supplies
Here are a few other DIY serving trays and tiered tray ideas using dollar store supplies.
The creative possibilities really are endless!
Next time you're shopping at the dollar store, be sure to grab a couple of burner covers. You don't want to miss out on this inexpensive and creative DIY tiered tray to decorate a side table, kitchen counter, or serve as a cute centerpiece.
Would you ever guess that the beautiful wood hearringbone pattern on this decorative tray actually comes from peel-and-stick wallpaper? Neither did I! You have to read this tutorial, it's just too creative!
Here's another gorgeous tiered tray made from dollar store burner covers. I'm loving the extra layer with wood beads and the white textured paint finish.
Wonderful ideas want to craft a bunch of them!