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September 19, 2017 by Bre

Dollar Tree Silver Tray Wreath

Over the years I’ve made quite a few pieces of door decor or wreaths from Dollar Tree supplies.  (Take my Fourth of July Tinsel Wreath or my Egg Tray Wreath for Easter, for example.)  I just can’t help myself!  Every time I go to Dollar Tree I find cute new supplies that call out to me, and I am forced to create.  It’s a real problem, friends (the creating and the fact that products at Dollar Tree talk to me.  HA!)!  On a recent trip, I bought supplies to make an atypical fall wreath for my backdoor – and today I’m going to show you how to transform a Dollar Tree silver tray from the party supply section into a beautiful Silver Tray Wreath!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Supplies Needed to Make a Silver Tray Wreath

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  • Silver tray (I purchased a nickel plated metal serving tray at Dollar Tree)
  • Chalkboard paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Light gray and dark gray acrylic paint
  • Sponge
  • Chalk
  • Faux fall leaves (I also purchased them at Dollar Tree, but here’s an alternative)
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue
  • Mini 3M Command Hooks
  • Ribbon

How to Make a Silver Tray Wreath for Fall

I started with this plain silver tray from the party supply section at Dollar Tree.  These are actually really sturdy and they come in three shapes/sizes.  They’re great for crafting and entertaining!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Next, I turned the center of the silver tray into a chalkboard with my favorite chalkboard paint.  I used two coats of chalkboard paint to make sure there was good coverage!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Once the chalkboard paint was dry, I worked to take the shine down on the silver tray, and to make it look like it is aged or antique.  I began by lightly sponging on acrylic paint in a light gray color.  I gently dabbed the light gray paint all around the edge of the tray.Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

When that light gray paint dried, I then used by sponge to rub dark gray acrylic paint along the raised portions of the silver tray.  Unlike with the light gray paint where I dabbed the color on, this time I rubbed the color on in order to accent those raised portions of the tray.  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

This painting technique went a long way toward giving my Dollar Tree silver tray an aged look!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Once that paint dried, I cut leaves off of my Dollar Tree fall leaf garland and began to hot glue them around the bottom 1/3 to 1/2 of the silver tray.  I layered them and angled them in different ways, rather than lying them flat and in a row.Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Next, I flipped the tray over and attached two 3M Mini Command Hooks to the back, upside down.  These things are my go-to for just about everything that needs a hook.  I love them!  I then ran a ribbon through the hooks and tied it at the top.  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Then I flipped the tray over and gently ran a piece of chalk all over the chalkboard portion of the tray to season it.  Next, I tried to write “Hello” in fancy script on the front.  (Note: need to practice chalkboard lettering!)  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Before I hung up my Silver tray wreath, I bent my ribbon streamers and hot glued them to the edges of the tray.  Then my silver tray wreath was ready to be displayed on my backdoor!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

I love the pretty touch it adds to the door, and it was such an affordable way to bring some charm to the back porch!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

Can you see why I love to go to Dollar Tree so much?  What’s your favorite thing to buy there?  Also, if you enjoyed this project, I would appreciate it if you would PIN it to share the love!  Transform a silver tray into a wreath! Learn how to make a Dollar Tree silver tray sparkle as a beautiful fall wreath in this post.

-Bre

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Comments

  1. Cait says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:29 am

    I love this DIY! Definitely inspires me to do some DIY fall decor. I have been wanting to create new things, but our budget is a bit smaller this year. You’ve got my creative juices going to try new, affordable ideas.

    My favorite touch is the aging with acrylic paint. I already pinned this!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      Hi, Cait! Thank you so much!! You should DEFINITELY check out Dollar Tree – you can turn so many of their things into beautiful stuff! You might also like my friend Katie’s blog – Little House of Four – because she does a ton of budget-friendly decor and crafts! Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

  2. Norma Rolader says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    This is such a great idea Thank you for sharing and the great info God bless

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      Hi, Norma! I am SO glad you like it! 🙂 Gotta love the quick and easy projects. Thanks for reading and see you again soon!

  3. Valerie says

    October 24, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I really love this project, especially the ‘aging’ technique you described for the tray! My decor leans heavily toward natural elements for the Christmas/holiday season (mostly so I can leave it up all winter…wink, wink) and I am thinking this would look quite pretty on our front door with greenery instead of leaves. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 5, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Hi, Valerie – thank you! YES – you can totally make this with greenery! I’d love to see a pic if you do it! 🙂

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