Today, I'll show you how to make a tiered tray design using two metal trays and a metal candle holder. I found the metal trays at Target for $5 and picked up the candle holder at a Hobby Lobby clearance event last year. It's super simple!
Easy Metal Tiered Tray Design: Create and decorate
Materials
Spray paint- I used Magnolia Home Chalk paint
Two metal trays-I picked these up at Target for $5
One metal candle holder
Decorative Rub on transfers-I picked these leaf design transfers up at Dollar Tree
E6000 or any heavy-duty adhesive
Any Decorations for decorating your trays-I decided to use some of my fall decor
Spray painting metal trays
To begin, carefully take your metal trays and move them to a well-ventilated area. Set up an area to spray your metal cans. I used an old cardboard box and set my trays on it before I started spray painting.
I sprayed a layer on both trays and let them set for about 30 minutes before spraying on the next coat of paint. I left my trays for about an hour after spraying on my final coat of paint.
Applying Rub on transfers
First, cut your rub-on transfers and place them where you want them to appear on your trays. For my trays, I chose a leaf design, but you can choose any design.
Using a transfer tool, add your design.
Attaching candleholder to metal trays
First, apply adhesive to the top of the metal candle holder.
Then, place a metal tray on top, and apply adhesive to the bottom of the tray before pressing the candle holder onto it.
To ensure stability, place a lightweight object on top of the tray while it dries.
Adding decorations to tiered tray
Start by adding your chosen decorations to the trays. For my fall-themed tray, I used faux mini pumpkins, beaded wooden fall decorations, faux floral, and a squirrel figurine that I got from a salt and pepper set at Dollar Tree. Isn't it cute?
I used a mini pumpkin cup from Hobby Lobby, faux fall leaves, and a wooden pumpkin decoration. I found a hedgehog at Michael's store.
Thank you for joining me in creating and decorating. Check out my new link party on the blog starting Fridays at 9 am MST and ending Tuesdays at 11 pm MST.
Pin Share Save
So pretty for fall. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 126. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteDee, thank you. :)
DeleteI've never used transfers before, but I would like to try them. I have never seen them at my Dollar Tree though. I actually thought at first the you purchased the pans with the transfers already on them, so lovely job! You always have such cute ideas Stephanie! I cannot say I have jumped on the tiered tray wagon, but I might jump on the pan wagon, teehee.
ReplyDeleteCara, you are so kind. Thank you. Yes, I felt very lucky to be able to find these rub-on transfers at my Dollar Tree store. I hadn't seen them before.
DeleteI've experienced a few problems when using the transfers, but I think I have figured out what I was doing wrong. 😅
Yes, you should jump on the pan wagon! I was surprised at how well it turned out. I love seeing what other people use to create these tiered trays.
This turned out so well. And your choice of decorations reminds me that fall is almost here.
ReplyDeleteDonna, thank you. 😊 I'm so excited for Fall. Thank you so much for visiting.
DeleteSo darling! I love how this turned out. The transfers are such a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Grammy's Grid Unlimited. Hope to see you again at my linkup this week as well, Will Blog for Comments.
Jennifer, thank you so much. 😊 I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this craft.
DeleteVisiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 127. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteVisiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at #IMadeItMondayLinkParty 22. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteDee, thank you!
DeleteHey Steph, this is really timely! I had been thinking about making a tiered tray. Oh, and I like using rub on transfers. This is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friend's this month.
How cute is that! It looks beautiful. You could also make a cake stand using the same method?
ReplyDeleteMariama, thank you! I love the cake stand idea as well. So many possibilities! 😊
DeleteOoh, this is gorgeous and functional as well. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you 😊
DeleteLovely, could be used for any seasn.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you.
DeleteI'm so happy you shared this I've been wanting to make one of these for a while now.
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.
{{Hugs}
Paula, you're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed this tutorial.
DeleteI just love tiered trays, and this is no exception. Featuring when my link party opens!
ReplyDeleteCarol, thank you! 😊
Delete