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Home » crafts » $5 Challenge — 3 different Dollar Store Tiered Tray Ideas {and a Chevron stencil printable}

crafts, my home, painting projects · February 9, 2011

$5 Challenge — 3 different Dollar Store Tiered Tray Ideas {and a Chevron stencil printable}

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Studio 5 called me up a couple weeks ago and asked me if I would take the $5 Challenge.
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Of course I couldn’t resist!!
So I headed over to my favorite place — The $ Store and scoped it out. I decided to make a few tiered trays. I have been loving Enamel Paint ever since I made my mustache glasses.
I wanted to make some Chevron Platters. 
Kind of nautical for Spring! 

I ended up making three different kinds of Tiered Trays from the Dollar Store. 
The first were Painted Chevron Plates. I picked out two plates and my Dollar Store was out of glass candlesticks, so I had to go scrounge around a few thrift stores to come up with enough for my projects. But they ended up being between .25 and .50 each so score!!
 I made a Chevron template on my Silhouette and printed it off on vinyl and then stuck the vinyl to the plates. Then I painted over the stencil with Plaid’s Enamel Paint.
  http://www.plaidonline.com/articleImages/enamels_logo.jpg
Here’s a tip — do NOT let the paint dry and then peel off the stencil because your paint will peel off too. You need to peel off the stencil while the paint is still wet.
Then I painted some pennants on one of the plates and a flower on the other. You can use a pencil on your plates and then paint over the pencil marks. And obviously, you can paint anything you want. I was also thinking that a big number would be cute on the top plate.
{total cost — $2.50}
I have made a Chevron Stencil that you can download if you want to use it. You can either trace the chevron pattern on Contact Paper and cut it out with an x-acto knife.
Or you can trace the stencil onto stencil material and also cut it out with an x-acto knife. You can find stencil plastic at your local craft store.
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Then bake the plates in the oven for 20 minutes to set the paint. Once baked, the plates are dishwasher safe. This paint is technically not supposed to come in direct contact with food, so use a doily or something when putting your food out.
The second type of tiered platter I made was — A Triple Tiered Platter.
{total cost — $4.00}
 I got this idea from Joy’s Hope. She made some last Spring and I have been obsessed with them ever since. Super easy. Just get three of the silver platters at the Dollar Store and spray paint them different colors. Then spray paint a couple of candlesticks too. You can attach the candlesticks to the platters with Gorilla Glue, E6000 or 9001.
{total cost — $3.00}
The third platter I made was — Mod Podged Pizza Pans.
I also found the pizza pans at the Dollar Store. You take strips of paper and mod podge the paper on the trays. Then there is a spray you can spray over the top that seals the paper.
{total cost — $1.50}
I have a complete tutorial on how to make these here — Mod Podged Tiered Trays.
So if you have a big event coming up, or just need some unique serving pieces, head over to the Dollar Store and make some trays!!
Here’s the video — if you want to take a look 🙂
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Comments

  1. dalton says

    July 18, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    how high do you bake them in the oven?

  2. Kelly says

    July 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Hello, I was wondering what spray you used for the pizza trays you used with the paper strips. Love all of your ideas btw.

  3. Kristina says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Searching for Chevron Printables and ended up here! THANK you for the printable!! And I love love your tiered plates… I may need to have a “Pinterest Pin & Do” Party with myself soon. Lol!

  4. Rosa says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Before putting your food ontop of it, use clear shiran wrap so that the food is safe.

  5. Chris says

    December 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Wouldn’t painting the design on the bottom of a clear plate solve the “food-safe” issue?

  6. Kendel says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Hey,

    I featured your DIY Trays on my blog as I made my own tray today!

    I went in search of other DIY trays to post to give my viewers more ideas and I love yours!

    Here is a link to the post on my blog, "The Browy Blog"

    http://thebrowyblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-party-tray.html

  7. Amy says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I am going to try the mod podged pizza tins first and then graduate to the more difficult. I LOVE THEM ALL!

    http://smackdabsavings.com

  8. janet says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Hello!
    I agree with your commenters that these are all adorable, however..miss Happy Acorn if correct. There is no such thing as 'food safe' paint. Please do not serve food on painted plates or glasses. I also doubt if they are dishwasher safe. I have made the mistake of putting some in the dishwasher and it took the paint right off. Unfortunately the hard working detergent does not know the difference between paint and stuck on food..so beware.

    I say these things from experience..I used to paint on glass and dishes as a business. I also worked for the paint company who manufactures these produsts.

    Not trying to be a 'downer'…just keeping you informed for your safety.

    Craft on!
    Janet xox

  9. Tauni says

    February 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Super cute Jen! I think my favorite is probably that darling pennant tray…so cute.

    We have a baptism coming up in May and I will have to think about doing something like this 🙂

  10. Leslie says

    February 20, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    What a BRILLIANT idea! And.. you have a very clean oven… being a clean freak I notice these types of things… I am going to seriously consider making these!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Leslie
    Your newest follower from
    Tranquil Acres of Alexandria

  11. Shanae Branham says

    February 18, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Awesome! You are so creative.
    By the way, I have a give away on my blog you might be interested in. triumphandtears.blogspot.com

  12. Denise says

    February 17, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love this! Very creative!

    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

  13. dizzytina says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Jen,
    These are amazing i am going to have give it a go thanks so much for sharing tina x x http://scratchycatcrafter.blogspot.com

  14. Mrs. So and So says

    February 16, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    So cute-love the one with the handpainted banner! I featued it as my favorite post of the week on my blog =)
    http://2dayichoose.blogspot.com/2011/02/post-of-week-tiered-trays-for-under-5.html

  15. AndreaLeigh says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    jenn, this is amazing! i love the flag tray so much! you did an amazing job!

  16. Anel says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    wow Jen, these are awesome, i gotta try to make me some

  17. Restorative Living says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    A home run as usual, Jen! Looks wonderful!

  18. Lesley Stein says

    February 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I love, love, LOVE the modpodged trays! And even the "feet" on the bottom… DEFINITELY trying this one 🙂

  19. Upscale Downhome says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Awesome post and what a fun challenge! I am thinking of making the modge podge trays for my son's graduation party in June. It would be great to have customized trays for his high school and maybe his upcoming college and I would get to use them 2 more times for my 2 other boys. Thanks for the inspiration!!

  20. JBarone says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I just found your blog I love this idea, the mod podge tray is my favorite so cute!

  21. Jenn says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    What a brillant idea! They definitely look expensive! Have a wonderful day!

  22. Lei says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Jen, you are amazing!!!

  23. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    YOU are so creative!!!! I must try one of these ideas. I just must. 🙂

  24. bridget {bake at 350} says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Jen! You are so creative! Great ideas! 🙂

  25. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    $5?!? That's crazy impressive! I think the tray is my favorite (pizza pans) but the others are awesome too! 🙂

  26. Vivienne says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I loved these trays last year when you did them and they are still just the cutest!

  27. Crafting with Denise says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I have been looking for some inexpensive but cute LIA gifts for our Life Groups Love In Action Month (Feb) and these would be GREAT!!! Thanks for sharing your great ideas

  28. jenclair says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I love visiting here! Each time I do, I find such creativity!

  29. House of Smiths says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love these plates! You are chuck full of good ideas!
    How are your sweater refashions going?
    I can't wait to see them! 🙂
    I'm excited to get together next week!
    I'm going through "Jen withdraws" ha!

  30. The Happy Acorn says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Very cute, however, unfortunately these paints and such are NOT food safe. There is no such thing as a food-safe paint or spray. The only thing you can do is paint on the opposite side of clear glass plate so it shows through and food will not touch it.

  31. Sarah says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Love the chevron pattern! Great ideas.

  32. MiMi says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh MAN!!!! I saw those silver trays at the dollar tree yesterday and COULD NOT FIGURE out what to do with em. I knew I should have gotten em!!!! GRRR.

  33. Debbie / Cranberry Fries says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for the fun idea!

  34. debi says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    You are so clever! I love all of the ideas. I especially like your clean oven! LOL!

  35. Erin says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Ok, words can't even describe how fantastic these are!!!!!

    I do Dollar Tree crafts all the time…but these are just beyond what my mind would have ever considered!!! 🙂

    (Could I use more exclamation points to get through how much I love all of these!?!) LOL

  36. OCDesign says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Fun! Can't wait to make one. Think I'm gonna try the Chevron pattern with a number on top! Thanks for sharing this!!

  37. aweekfromthursday says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This is too brilliant. I really need to spend more time at the Dollar Store. I really want to make these.

    A Week From Thursday

  38. Amie says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I make cakes and desserts and these would be so cute to deliver to my clients! We also entertain quite a bit so I am looking forward to making some for our next dinner.

    Amie
    coffeecakescrazies.blogspot.com

  39. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Jen, I swear you are some kind of evil genius, except minus the evil part. 😉 I love the chevron stripes, and the gorgeous little pennants you made. The mod podge pizza platters are pretty awesome too. 🙂

  40. Mod Podge Amy says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Jen, you are absolutely brilliant!!

  41. youwannawhat says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    love both the glasses and the plates!..so happy and fun!

  42. McFarland-Higgins family says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing. I always head on over to your blog for inspiration!

  43. vicki haley says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love every one of these! Linking others to you from my blog!

  44. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love these!! Absolutely adorable… you talented lady!

  45. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Wow, these turned out SO cute! You are so stinkin' creative!! Nice job! 🙂

  46. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Love these! Love the colors! My fav is the penant plate!

  47. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    These are so great Jen!! I love them all but the pennant plate is to-die-for! I actually said, "Awwwww." 🙂
    Great job – as always!!!

  48. Eisley Rae Clothing says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    LOVE all of those! SO adorable. I'm definitely going to the dollar store this weekend!

  49. Erin says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Super cute!!!! What temp did you bake the plates? Thanks for the inspiration

  50. Brooke Anna says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I love them all, but the mod podge pans with the butterflies were my absolute fave!

  51. Emily Call says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Love them all!

  52. Courtney and Heather says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Where did you find the food safe spray you can spray over the top that seals the paper??

    ~Courtney~

    http://www.love2sisters.blogspot.com

  53. Courtney and Heather says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I love these! What a great idea…I think I will plan a trip to my Dollar Store this weekend to see what I can find. Thanks so much for sharing!

    ~Courtney~

    http://www.love2sisters.blogspot.com

  54. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    those are all so great. I think I am going to have to try it for sure. I'm having a giveaway on my blog if anyone is interested.
    http://www.alwaysinwonder.com/2011/02/little-giveaway-cause-its-tuesday-and.html

  55. Aimee K. says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    These are SO cool – I think I have a candlestick or two around here somewhere – now to the dollar tree/store for trays:) Yours are VERY cute! Love it:)

  56. Courtney @ Scraps and Scribbles says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    LOVE the chevrons! Such a clever idea! Hope you win, Jen! These came out great.

  57. Jayna Rae says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Everything's so cute!!! My mom has made some enamel plates for Christmas before, but nothing so great as these.

    I have a friend who REALLY wants a tiered platter. I think I will make her one as a hostess gift for her V-Day party this week.

  58. Sharolyn says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    LOVE them! I'm so glad to know that there's a paint that's safe for use w/ food. I've been wanting to make my grand kids "it's your special day" plates, but couldn't afford going to a pottery store to make them. I'm going to the dollar store tomorrow! THANKS!

  59. V. Furnas says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    You are a genius! This is fantastic…everyone I know are getting serving trays for Christmas!

  60. Jenny says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    How stinking cute is THAT?! Love it!

  61. Lori@KitchenFunk says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Jennifer, these are amazing. I have been wanting to make some for several months, but while I've seen them online, none of them have been as cute as these. Beautiful and fun! I hope mine turn out a tenth as nice as yours did. And thanks for the tip about the spray to use over Mod-podge! ~Lori

  62. notyet100 says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    awesome idea ,thnks

  63. Carly says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Jen, I LOVE these. What did you use between plates? Candle stick holder?

  64. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    You never cease to amaze me. I am throwing a tea party soon and need some tiered dishes. I usually do the candlestick trick, but never thought of painting the plates myself. You rock.

  65. reasonstoskipthehousework says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I absolutely LOVE the final tray – the pizza pan with the black handles and little feet – craft love right there…craft love!
    Smiles,
    Melanie

    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com

  66. Simply LKJ says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Jen, they are awesome!!

  67. this blessed nest says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    my heart is skipping!

    jen these are fantastic. i love love love everyone of them. amazing.

    you are so clever. of course, i love the bunting but all the others are just as fabulous.

    this entire post makes me happy.

    😉

    kellie

  68. Posh House Originals says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    WOW!!! Absolutely LuV those trays! So Spring-y. I can't get enough of those $1 store finds:)

    ~Katie
    http://www.poshhouseoriginals.blogspot.com

  69. The Scorpian Crafter says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Wow…I can't wait to go to the dollar store. The trays are wonderful! You are so very crafty!

  70. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    fabulous! so colorful and lovely! love the bunting one and the chevron!

  71. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    My word, Jen – your creativity astounds me!

  72. Molly says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Love these trays! I'm going to the dollar store tomorrow!
    Thanks for the link on twitter, btw! 🙂

  73. Old Barn Crafts says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    WICKED Cute! I LOVE the pennant one!

    I'm heading out to The Dollar Store and Hobby Lobby on Thurs!

    Thanks for the ideas!

    ~Dana

    [email protected]

  74. Sarah @ The Bird's Papaya says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    girl, you have VISION!! these are all so fantastic!!

  75. Blessed Mommy of 2 says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    These are adorable! The painted Chevron pattern is CUTE!

  76. Pam says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Those look awesome!! Great job, I love the chevron print, and the one with the bunting! adorable as always, Jen!

  77. Gina says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I'm obsessed with this now. I am throwing a baby shower for my brother and SIL and I need more serving trays!!! I am going to the dollar store tomorrow and making this happen. <3 Thank you!

  78. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymous says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Love each project Jen! Way to go! Hoe you win! 🙂
    Happy crafting!
    Linda

  79. Samantha says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Very cute I am loving them. I will have to make some for my husbands next back sale at work!

  80. Ali Rockwell says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    These look awesome! I am totally making one of those mod podged trays! I love it 🙂

    You did such a good job with all of these!

  81. Christy says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Adorable! So cute for so little $$. 🙂

  82. Tiffany @ithinkicouldmakethat says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Such great looks!! Way to go!

  83. Becca says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Love all of those! I have three of those silver platters sitting right here with that same idea in mind! Guess I'll have to stretch my creativity and try something different! Love it Jen!

  84. Jen-CraftOManiac says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    SO LOVE THE TRAYS AND THE ONE WITH THE PENNANT! I think this is the challenge my mums was telling me about.. YOU CAN WIN A Craft room.. or something??? I so don't have one so THAT WOULD BE A DREAM. love your 5 dollar challenge craft. You so rock!!! hugs, JEN

  85. Danielle says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    What great ideas!

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