DIY tiered tray

I’m a big fan of the tiered tray, so when I could not find exactly what I wanted, I made my own.

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I started with a wood charger, to which I hot glued a resin candlestick.

I painted it with gold spray paint, then sprayed on a clear coat, since I knew I would be putting fruit directly onto the surface.

I then simply stacked the wood charger on top of a plastic tray, which I also painted and sealed, then stacked a wood bowl on top. Voila, so easy:-)

I left it in three separate pieces to have more variety for use.

I used it at Christmas with different fruits, pine cones, and greenery.

I use it last fall with different fruits.

This fall, I wanted something smaller in scale, so I stacked three different colors of iridescent depression glass pieces together, and I love this option as well.

Making your own is so easy and much less expensive than buying one already in one piece. Do a little shopping around your house, and I’m sure you will find three pieces you can put together for your own version.

Be sure to come back tomorrow as my fall home tour will be one stop onEclectically Fall Home Tours! I’m so excited to be part of this tour, so come on back:-)

I’ll be joining the Tiered Tray Extravaganza at Thoughts of Home

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28 Comments

  1. bj
    September 13, 2016 / 2:18 pm

    I. LOVE. IT….!!!
    you did a fantastic job of making a beautiful tiered tray…and wow…your styling of it …beautiful
    what a great party this is..I sure am having fun visiting everyone…and getting such great ideas…

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:55 pm

      Thank you so much BJ!

  2. Unknown
    September 13, 2016 / 2:23 pm

    Alright Missy, you get the gold star! Very resourceful with beautiful styling and photography!

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:55 pm

      Aww, Janet, thank you:-) And it's gold, lol!

  3. Unknown
    September 13, 2016 / 5:04 pm

    Amazing, as always!

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:55 pm

      Thank you Kathy!

  4. Unknown
    September 13, 2016 / 5:08 pm

    Beautiful iridescent tier with Autumnal goodness.
    Kathleen in Az

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:56 pm

      Thanks Kathleen! I'm glad my mom let me borrow her pieces!

  5. ellen b.
    September 13, 2016 / 8:15 pm

    You made a fabulous tiered tray! It looks great with the fruit. Well done.
    ~ The Happy Wonderer

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:56 pm

      Thank you Ellen:-)

  6. living from glory to glory
    September 13, 2016 / 9:43 pm

    I loved this idea, I will looking around at some thrift stores to make my own as I live the wooden and vintage look of the bronze color! Really a nice fall accent!
    Roxy

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:56 pm

      Yes, I was so happy to find just what I needed in my local thrift store. Thanks Roxy:-)

  7. Stacey
    September 13, 2016 / 10:33 pm

    Hi Anita. πŸ™‚

    Your tiered tray creation is stunning! The pieces you glued together are perfect and the gold paint couldn't be better. The fruit really catches my eye though. This looks like something for a very special banquet.

    Thanks so much for joining us today. I'm looking forward to your fall tour. πŸ™‚

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:57 pm

      Thank you so much Stacey!

  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
    September 14, 2016 / 12:17 am

    Oh, this is so pretty and such a great diy project.

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:57 pm

      Thank you Marty!!

  9. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR
    September 14, 2016 / 1:30 am

    What a great idea, Anita! Your trays are gorgeous; and you have styled them beautifully!

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:58 pm

      Thank youj so much Shenita!! BTW, I'm loving seeing your pins on pinterest. They always get me in the Fall mood:-)

  10. Sarah
    September 14, 2016 / 2:34 am

    Very clever, Anita. Your tiered tray is perfect for so many occasions.

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:58 pm

      Thank you Sarah!

  11. Eilis
    September 14, 2016 / 2:31 pm

    Both of your tiered displays are just beautiful.

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:58 pm

      Thanks so much!

  12. Southern & Style
    September 15, 2016 / 12:15 am

    This is so pretty-great idea! By the way, I was perusing Good Housekeeping's website today & stumbled upon a picture of your gorgeous dining room-I was so excited to be able to exclaim that I regularly read your blog, & now you're on Good Housekeeping! How exciting πŸ™‚

    xoxo, SS

    Southern And Style

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:59 pm

      Oh goodness, thanks for letting me know!! Thank you Jordyn:-)

  13. Decor To Adore
    September 15, 2016 / 1:14 am

    Anita I adore your collection of tiered trays. You are so creative. Your autumnal touches are lovely. Thank you so very much for sharing these gems.

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:59 pm

      Thanks Laura!

  14. Linda @ Life and Linda
    September 20, 2016 / 4:23 pm

    Such a beautiful tiered stand Anita. Loving the gold. I can see so many uses for it. you have decorated it beautifully.

    • Anita Diaz
      September 23, 2016 / 3:59 pm

      Thank you Linda:-)