Learn how to make a gorgeous farmhouse style tiered tray using cake pans from the dollar store.
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.
Meet the Hosts
Amanda | The Kolb Corner Erlene | My Pinterventures Kim | Made in a Day
Dru | Polka Dot Poplars Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Pili | Sweet Things
Shirley | Intelligent Domestications Debra | Shoppe No. 5 Marie | DIY Adulation
Chelsea | The Johnsons Plus Dog Jes | My DIY Envy Ann | Duct Tape and Denim
Molly | Just a Little Creativity Ashley | 3 Little Greenwoods Kimm | Reinvented
Kim | Farmhouse Made Victoria | Dazzle While Frazzled Sara | Twelve on Main
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den Sue | A Purdy Little House Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Sherry | Savvy Apron Jennifer and Vicki | 2 Bees in a Pod Lora | Craftivity Designs
Ali | Home Crafts By Ali Denise | My Thrifty House Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek
Toni | Small Home Soul
Michelle | Michelle James Designs Medina | Grillo Designs Karen | Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Make sure you follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!
Here is my tiered tray 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:
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!
Michelle James says
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!
Pili says
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
Very cool idea. Those round cake pans are so easy to find. Perfect for a spring table. Visiting from Thrift Store Upcycle.
ARod says
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
Turned out great Michelle! Amazed that it only costed $9
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Cincy Shopper says
That wood doormat is awesome! Thanks for hosting!
Sue Purdy says
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
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.
Erlene recently posted…Colorful Wood Painted Rosary – Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge
Debrashoppeno5 says
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.
kim says
I love how this turned out – adorable!!
kim recently posted…DIY Planter from a Salvaged Chair
Kim~madeinaday says
What an adorable table setting! Your bunnies are so cute! Love this idea with cake pans! Lovin that long wood piece for the centerpiece!
Lora says
What a sweet centerpiece! The moss just gives it that natural beauty.
Toni | Small Home Soul says
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!
Toni | Small Home Soul recently posted…Outdoor Plant Stand – From an Old Basket
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Oh my goodness! I love this idea. Super cute!
Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods recently posted…White Lantern Centerpiece from a Thrift Store Find
Molly says
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
I love this idea! I would definitely put it to good use by changing up the accessories all through the different seasons! Great project 🙂
Maureen recently posted…Thrift Store Upcycle Spring Wreath Project
JaneEllen says
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