How To Make A Three Tiered Tray From Cake Pans

Welcome friends! It’s time for one of my favorite challenges-the Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge! If you are new to Our Crafty Mom, I love to shop thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales and occasionally my neighbors trash-shhh, don’t tell! This is a monthly challenge where I team up with some really awesome bloggers who love thrifting as much as I do! I am always amazed at the projects these ladies create and I am sure you will be too.

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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Here is my project for this month:

I am sharing how to make a three tiered tray using cake pans from The Dollar Store! They also gave these all the time at thrift stores and yard sales, so keep an eye out if you want to make one. You can paint it any color, or if you have some old cake pans with a great patina you may just want to leave it unpainted for a farmhouse look! Of course I have it all decorated for Spring. Here is what I used:

Three Tiered Tray Supplies

3 8″ cake pans

2 glass candle holders

spray paint

E-6000

Total cost: $9

I did not include the glue because I had that already and I used a 50% off coupon on the spray paint. Never pay full price!

I gave the pans and candle holders two good coats of spray paint letting it dry in between. Then I used E-6000 to adhere the pans to the candle holders. It is that simple! But I seriously love it. It set the stage for my Spring Tablescape shown here:

How To Make A Three Tiered Tray From Cake Pans Our Crafty Mom #RepurposeIt #DIY

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I know I will be reusing this for different seasonal decorating and already have an idea for Summer! Can you imagine how pretty this will be decorated for fall with mini pumpkins and mums? Don’t even get me started on Christmas ideas! ? To see my full Spring Tablescape click here

And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

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Michelle James says
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I love that it cost you $9! What a great project. I see tiered trays like this in the stores for much more than that. The white is perfect so you can add color for each holiday or season. The Spring/Easter looks amazing!

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Pili says
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I’m always looking for old pans and candle holders but there are not any of them at the thrift stores here… I love your tiered tray!
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Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
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Very cool idea. Those round cake pans are so easy to find. Perfect for a spring table. Visiting from Thrift Store Upcycle.

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ARod says
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Such a cute idea love how you executed it. This will certainly come in handy all year round. Great job my friend.
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Emmy says
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Turned out great Michelle! Amazed that it only costed $9
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Cincy Shopper says
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That wood doormat is awesome! Thanks for hosting!

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Sue Purdy says
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Oh my gosh!!! This is beautifully done and wonderfully styled. I LOVE how it turned out. You are one talented lady. Pinning (and copying) this idea 🙂 Great job.
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Erlene says
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This is an awesome and inexpensive way to create a trendy tiered tray. Makes me want to pick a few pans from the dollar store since I already have candle holders.
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Debrashoppeno5 says
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I love tiered stands. This one is so cute and easy to do. And I love how you styled it. This will be a real workhorse for vignettes.

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kim says
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I love how this turned out – adorable!!
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Kim~madeinaday says
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What an adorable table setting! Your bunnies are so cute! Love this idea with cake pans! Lovin that long wood piece for the centerpiece!

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Lora says
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What a sweet centerpiece! The moss just gives it that natural beauty.

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Toni | Small Home Soul says
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Michelle this is so adorable. I love that you made it with cake pans, and you can change out the decor for the different seasons. Perfect as a centerpiece to any table or display. So lovely!
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Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
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Oh my goodness! I love this idea. Super cute!

Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
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Molly says
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This is such a great idea. I could use something like this for storage on my bathroom counter, thanks for the great tutorial! Pinned 🙂
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Maureen says
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I love this idea! I would definitely put it to good use by changing up the accessories all through the different seasons! Great project 🙂
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JaneEllen says
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Now that’s the smart way to have 3 tiered stand for decorating. Looks great, even more so cause you saved on it. I looked at Tractor supply for pans of graduated sizes but is bit too rich for me, would look great but too expensive, at least for now.
Did buy 2 tiered stand at Joann’s but the top tier is bit wobbly, didn’t see how to tighten it up. Price was right tho. Have decorated it couple times already but like having salt/pepper shakers w/measuring cup, bigger sized spoons for whatever in mason jar, my calcium on bottom with ceramic container with sweeteners on top along with jar for my creamer. Who knows what will go on it next. Love having it so versatile.
Would love to have 3 tiers but will see about getting those pans maybe from Tractor Supply, just wait little longer to spend extra for bigger/deeper pans.
Still like your quicker, less expensive tiered stand the best.
Enjoy rest of weekend

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