DIY 3-Tiered Tray from Thrifted Items and 15 DIY Tiered Tray Decor Projects

In this video, I used thrifted boxes and spindles to create a large, sturdy three-tiered tray. I also show you how to make 15 DIY decor items perfect for styling your tray. These decor projects include a teacup candle, matchbox houses, a mini cutting board/recipe holder, a round man in the moon sign, a miniature book stack made from real books, sunflower pillows, and standing sunflowers, flowers made from sweater scraps, painted $1 decor items, a sweater pillow, flowers made from paper and buttons, a toothpick bucket, mini rag wreaths, a bird on a spool, and a mini faux scale.
Products used in this video:
Similar match striker paper: amzn.to/3t9qeU4
(The one I purchased with the honeycomb pattern doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon right now.)
Starbond Superglue: www.starbond.com/?rfsn=567157...
Coupon code for 10% off: CC10
My staple gun/brad nailer: amzn.to/3fh5F3a
Images used in the video:
Man in the Moon:
ibb.co/Jp27zr9
Scale Face:
ibb.co/tbfTTM4
Sunflower patterns (print on 8.5” x 11” card stock or paper): ibb.co/bghf5mD
Pumpkin pie recipe: ibb.co/pPHX8M1
Book Images:
Uncle Tom’s Cabin: ibb.co/hBqLdyj
Orange and blue book cover: ibb.co/gR1pPWZ
The Book of Poe: ibb.co/MBjKNF8
Poe Poems: ibb.co/p29hTDf
House Matchbox Images:
Cottage with blue shutters: ibb.co/WKRLd5h
Yellow brick cottage: ibb.co/Sd0x9pB
Cupolas: ibb.co/hZC1MhV
Flower outline (adjust size for paper flowers): ibb.co/L6CtSPn

[@marlacainraisingcain]

You've become MY FAVORITE KZbin CHANNEL because you show the most unique and darling ideas! I've made many of your items already and now I'm about to make so many of these too! Thank you for such fabulous content ❤

[@tplizzey]

Love the matchbooks and the sweet moon! So clever, everything! TFS!

[@badabing9143]

Yes, that Man In The Moon and those matchbook houses blow Me away! Can you imagine what those alone, could sell for in a high-end store! I love this woman

[@janeyjanedee2493]

Girl, you are a wealth of creative ideas…a tiered tray AND 15 additional decor pieces! What? I enjoy your channel so much! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Janey!! It makes me so happy to know that you are enjoying my videos!

[@kathaleenkathaleenwessel8170]

I’m always a little sad when your videos come to an end. You are my absolute favorite creator on KZbin. Every thing you make is so creative. I can’t wait until next Tuesday.

[@CanterburyCottage]

That is SO sweet of you to say! It makes me so happy to know that you enjoy my videos!🥰

[@The_Tinkers_Cottage]

Absolutely!!!

[@elizabethbooth8794]

Your tray rules are the same I go by- I do keep a supply of double sided screws. This scale is brilliant, had to pick my jaw up 🥸. Once again the idea fairies 🧚‍♀️ drifted over your dreams. 🤩😘. Elizabeth

[@lynnlavy2992]

Perfect and great for people who live in small spaces who want to maximize their display areas.

[@melodylincoln4053]

Sherry, Sherry, Sherry.........WOWZA!!! I loved them all and that tray. I have seen so many but NEVER had a desire to do one. That has changed. The scale, the man in the moon, the pillow sunflowers,...oh I am on my way to my craft room!!! ❤❤❤👏🤗

[@vickidunkle3698]

Amen she is the Crafting Queen of beautiful chic decor!

[@melaniegreene5190]

Hi Sherry, I have never commented on a KZbin video before, but I wanted you to know how creative I think you are. Your ideas are so unexpected and very unique. I have been inspired by many of your ideas. Thank you so much for all the effort I know must go into creating your videos along with just doing the DIY projects. You are truly inspirational! Blessings, Melanie Greene

[@nancywiltshire9919]

Your projects are always above and beyond. It’s refreshing to see quality DIYs instead of ALL dollar tree. You’re quickly becoming my favorite!

[@gdavis2349]

My favorite is the little bird on the spool with the thread in its mouth, how adorable!

[@docsmctink]

INCREDIBLE -AMAZING-FANTASTIC-WONDERFUL!!!!

[@sleeplessimaginatio1]

I love that you make sure to figure out unique ways to create projects. Your videos are so interesting and I find myself smiling the whole time I'm watching. I look forward to Tuesdays! Thank you so much, Sherry, for sharing your talents and ideas.

[@wandadunn1803]

You always know a true crafter by the glue, paint and stain on their hands. You are truly talented and so full of creative ideas. I love your channel.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks for saying this because I was pretty embarrassed when I was editing the video footage! 😜

[@sharonbaxter2860]

I look forward to Tuesday each week because you post your videos. Your creations are so imaginative and so different from what other diy'ers post. You have absolutely become my favorite creator on KZbin. Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas!

[@andreaberg7777]

Your three-tiered tray is on a whole new level! (No pun intended lol). Love your crafts.

[@lauracrognalo8070]

As always. So many great ideas!! I love how your craft ideas hardly ever look like others crafters on KZbin. And if they do you have a great spin on it so it is different.

[@mariebammann1908]

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better......my favorites were the bird on the spool and the sweater pillow. Staging is just as important as the items themselves. I would have loved to see the 3-tiered tray filmed from a distance, so the whole piece is in view with all the crafted items.

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are right about staging. I filmed the video before we left on a short weekend trip to visit family, and I edited during the trip. There were definitely some shots I would have liked to reshoot. I truly appreciate your honest feedback. It helps me to know what I need to improve.

[@marilynmourdock3688]

Great ideas as always, Sherry! Maybe you could show how to make full size pillows out of assorted thrift store items. Using the sweater pocket and filling it, was really good!

[@badabing9143]

I know, I love her bird creations and the pic's she frames of them. They really seem to cozy up a room 🍃🐦

[@badabing9143]

@@CanterburyCottage Are you referring to the way you display and grouping? staging is gorgeous! #PERFECTION💛 🍂🎃🌾🍁

[@CanterburyCottage]

@@marilynmourdock3688 I really like that idea-I added it my list of video ideas! Thanks for the suggestion!😞

[@connieallen8912]

Oh my goodness, I am sitting here with my mouth open…. You are amazing!!! Love the sweater pillow and the scale! You have a brilliant mind!! TYFS 👍

[@michelletate7750]

Good morning, Sherry! 😀 I *SO* look forward to Tuesday 🗓 mornings, 🌄 to see 👀what gems 💎you have for us! Your creativity 🤔 ✂️🧵🖌🎨 is just astounding! 😲😁 The books,📚 the sweater pillow 👕, the mini scale⚖, the match boxes 🏠, the button paper flowers💮🏵🌸, the teacup candle ☕🕯all of them, just blew me away!! 😲🤯 I LOVE 😍❤ your channel, and feel very blessed 🥰 that you share your fantastic ideas! 💡 Thank you! ❤

[@Mary-fe2fz]

You have such a vivid imagination. 💕💕💕

[@suegrover6452]

You always demonstrate such amazing creativity, I am always astonished at your original ideas. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@vusalqasmova1124]

Hello from Azerbaijan.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tamaranichols6821]

Oh Sherry, I absolutely LOVE this tray and everything on it!!! I am not by nature a "trends" person. When I craft, I typically need a purpose, whether practical, or decorative. Your tray is probably the most sturdy, out-of-the-box one I've seen. I may actually have to get on board this tiered tray idea. I am always so sad to see your video's come to an end because I enjoy watching you and listening to your explanations, so much! So, I'll have to go back and revisit this jam-packed one again... and probably again.

[@pamelafox7677]

Amazing, I love the original tray, the mini books, the bird with the thread and the mini house matchbooks.

[@BrookeBradshawsChoices]

OH MY GOSH!!! I love everything you designed and created. You got me excited to get started again after a long illness. Thank you.

[@jeanniegeiser9676]

Sun flowers on a stick! I love, love, love the little matchbook houses!

[@ginnypeveto7168]

This is absolutely the best tiered tray I’ve seen. I was getting tired of Dollar Tree makeovers and gnomes. These rustic ideas are more my style. Your idea for the tray itself was inspired! Those can be so expensive and small. Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so welcome, Ginny! 🥰 Thank you for your kind comments. I like big trays and I cannot lie!😜 (And, I think I might be the only woman in America who does not like gnomes-so you won’t see any made on this channel.)

[@melindamoore9449]

I am amazed at your creativity. So many tiered trays are filled with bought or new items. Love seeing the ingenious ideas that your create! So much more interesting and vintage looking than most all others I have seen. Great job Sherry! Those little matchbox houses are perfect as well as the books! Love love love.

[@reneeg6093]

I love watching your videos! Your creativity always inspires me! Can't wait to make some of the tray decor. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@madonnahughey3056]

You creativity never ceases to amaze me Sherry. The fabric, paper and sweater flowers, birds on spools(I love birds), matchbox houses, the small books and the sweater pillow are all my favorites(might as well said EVERYTHING). Your tiered tray exceeded your three must haves, it is stupendous! If I ever get up your way, I'm shopping at your booth🙂. Thanks for sharing Sherry, have a great week🙂❤️

[@donnaking102]

I rescued 3 beautiful trays curbside from someone moving. I planned to use them in my kitchen as tier trays. Now to make some items to mix with the fruit, produce, etc I want to display. Toothpick bucket & some of the other wonderful items you made. Thanks for the inspiration📚🪣🌸❤️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Who puts nice trays on the curb?! Lucky find for you! I love that you are going to put fruit on yours. I think a tiered tray in the kitchen needs to be practical, too. Mine holds cat food and cat treats in vintage canisters.

[@tngrandma242]

Your tiered tray is so original and I love the sturdiness of it. I have saved this video because I know I will forget something and your decor items are the best ever. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@lyndawise678]

Your tiered tray was wonderful, taking a tour around your tray was like going on a trip and visiting the countrysides and other holiday places. Wonderful time with you.

[@jeaniestoutloomis9137]

Your attention to all the little details and the neat and tidy way you care for your creations makes you such a great crafter. Your presentation is absolutely professional.

[@Tephers]

This has been absolutely magnificent! I loved everything of course. But my favorite that tugged on my heartstrings was that pillow made of a sweater with pocket! Darling.

[@terrymcmanus9086]

You totally rocked it! That tiered tray is awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌻🎃❣️

[@ms.michealhodge1243]

I love how you use what's on hand instead of always buying an item! Awesome inspirations!! Thank you!😊💜

[@charlesholt4284]

I could watch your videos 24/7 if I didn't have to sleep. You have the best ideas ever. Love the tray and all the things you made to go in it. Oh and love the music.

[@marieharnishfeger3267]

Sherry! Once again another lovely classy video. Thank you for sharing these sweet ideas. I especially liked the mini books and the matchbox houses! Just darling. 😊 Looking forward to next Tuesday's episode! You're the BEST!

[@The_Tinkers_Cottage]

Sherry, you amaze me every single week with your creative talents. I love how you take scrapes and waste items and make them into beautiful decor. I'm always looking at things that I would normally throw away and thinking how can I upcycle them, it drives my husband crazy. The matchbox house are the cutest, and I love the sunflower's on a stick. I notice the plastic on the clock right away and thought it made it more vintage looking, I love a good happy accident!

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Good morning, Sherry. I am at a loss for words to express my admiration for your capacity for creativity and ingenuity. Everything is fabulous. The miniature books and matchbook houses are too adorable. Best wishes for a happy day. Barbara from RI 🌊

[@charlotted6247]

Well I hope you heard me applaud!!! I dearly love houses and your little house is just adorable!!! Ridiculously awesome!!! Dropping the teaser was brilliant!!! I had made the sunflowers and I layered them and tea dyed them for a more rustic look. I liked the fabric flower so much I made a bowlful. You dont ever disappoint. The pocket pillow is precious so I'm on the hunt for a sweater I can chop!!! Have a lovely week!!!

[@alicejump2290]

After awhile it looks like everyone is making the same projects, so refreshing to see your criteria! The results were excellent! Then you went on to teach us unique items to dress the tiered tray, or to use in other ways! The sunflowers were a treat! Blessed and safe days!

[@terdenise7575]

Wonderful ideas, I especially love the little books! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.

[@gloriarobinson4787]

Love your creativity 👌. Was going to do my tier tray today, now I have some new ideas to try.

[@karendeakin9628]

Honestly I’m running out of superlatives for your crafts suffice to say simply the best

[@CanterburyCottage]

LOL! 🤣 You are too kind, Karen! So glad that you enjoyed today’s video!🥰

[@melissakelley6073]

I anticipate Tuesdays because I know you are posting a video. I adore your tiered tray. I love that it is big and sturdy. Your crafts are unique and original and you’re extremely talented. Thank you for sharing. Melissa 🌼

[@marthameadows9013]

The best darn tiered tray I've seen! Love the bird on a spool and I want to replicate the recipe by using my mom's pumpkin roll recipe. She was well known for it at this time of year. It's a must for my hubby. I've saved the video so I can go back and watch again and make notes. There was so much I can't remember all the goodies. Have a blessed week.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Martha! That is so very sweet of you to say! Pumpkin roll sounds delicious right now. I have never made one, but I’m thinking I should give it a try.

[@MissMolly3377]

I always have to go back and rewatch her videos. I am afraid I may have missed something. Her videos are packed with some of the most creative ideas on YT.

[@sandythornton5166]

Oh my goodness I love everything you do!!! I'm going to try making some small books like that!! Those are perfect!! I love that everything you do is so unique and not something I see everywhere! Your creativity amazes me!! Thank you for sharing these with us!!

[@cocolovescrafts]

Sherry....you did it again!....all 15 ideas are incredible!...my favorite was the 3 tier ...wow..you definitely made in a very original way...love it!!!!👍😊❤️

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

Good morning,I can’t get over you ingenuity,these are amazing ,” as usual”. Can’t wait for Tuesday’s!! You are the BOMBxx

[@ksteversbcglobal]

Mmlawd! Totally making this tray and stealing so many of these projects. The mini books and those paper flowers are going to be first. Geezus, I love Tuesday mornings with you, lady! Thank you for starting my day fabulously. 😍❤👌

[@CanterburyCottage]

Kimberly, you are so sweet and so funny! I can hear your voice every time I read your comments! I’m so glad you enjoyed today’s video.🥰

[@sarahmoore1275]

Amazing everything is BEAUTIFUL so imaginative i can't pick just one because i truely love them all. ❤️

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so very kind, Sarah! Thank you so much!🥰

[@sarahmoore1275]

@@CanterburyCottage ❤️

[@elizabethrocha975]

i wish I were your neighbor. I admire your busy hands and mind. Liz

[@ritasmith481]

O dear you did it again. I'm speechless seeing how you decorated with theses miniature DIY stuff hats off 👏 😀. Thanks for sharing n God

[@chrismurray2237]

Lovely. You are really amazing with the variety of “out of the box” designs you come up with. I am now looking at everything I see and thinking, “What else could this be?” I loveeee that. TY 🌺🌸

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much 😊 Chris, the more you think that way, the more ideas will start coming to you! I think we are all creative beings; we just need to practice using it.

[@chrismurray2237]

@@CanterburyCottage I have even started looking at my husband that way and wondering how he would look with a lampshade on his head or bling around his ears. (Heheheh). Have a great day and thanks for responding 😂😂. 🌺🌸

[@markgehringer6437]

Linda here... The Bird with the thread in it's mouth was adorable! You come up with the cutes craft ideas...I can honestly say I loved them all! I Love Love Love Tuesdays! Blessing Sherry! I'm so happy to have met you!

[@christiewade7184]

Your tray wins first place.🏆🥇. The items on your tray are extra special and soooo creative. Thanks for sharing your talent.💕🍁

[@kblack8770]

That's a very sturdy tray. All the littles are so cute. I love the "Man in the Moon" and "Matchbox Houses". You have wonderful projects to share every week. Have a great week.

[@joannsnyder6667]

You come up with the most unique, interesting, and clever ideas… Everything is adorable and so well done… Love the sunflowers on the stem and all the unique ways to reuse old items! Happy Fall🍁🍂🌾

[@CanterburyCottage]

Happy Fall to you, JoAnn! I’m so glad you enjoyed today’s projects!🥰

[@katherinejohnson3998]

This is by far the best tier tray I have seen on you tube. I was beginning to think I was not a fan of tier trays. But you showed me things I would happily display. Thank you

[@elainereynolds9532]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Match Box Houses....... The Tea Cup Candle and Saucer are ADORABLE........

[@loraingram4540]

Tuesday mornings in my home start with a cup of coffee and watching your latest video! Today, I loved so many of these projects and will be starting with the fabric sunflowers, bird on thread spools and those miniature books!

[@145iamveruca1]

Totally made this tray! I found screws that had teeth on both ends and was able to assemble without using brads. Thank you again for the upload and for all your amazing projects.

[@norakager4098]

Sherri , every week I am amazed with your creations! Thank you ! !!!!

[@teresablack6706]

I loved them all, but especially the sweater project.

[@dianepatterson3840]

So charming! I think I love the sunflower on the stick just a teeny bit better..but it's like picking your favorite child! Your creativity inspires me thru the week...not just crafting but to remember to look at things in many different ways! You are making a difference. Thankyou

[@tonihicks6265]

Hi Sherry. I think you well surpassed all the trays I’ve seen created so far. To create such a different one and then to make all those wonderfully imagined items to embellish the tray. The best video ever!! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing so many great ideas. You would be great at building an entire Christmas village of your own. You could totally imagine and create it!!!❤️😃

[@nancyrotondi2517]

1st wow I'm so glad you only

[@rikpepe1]

I can just imagine Sherry making an entire matchbox Christmas village - that would be utterly amazing!!!

[@vickieva2927]

🍁🌻All the projects were brilliant but those little match boxes were 🤯 The teacup and matches as a gift are perfect🌻🍂

[@aolsweetsew]

You are so incredibly creative and talented. Everything you made today is darling. You must have been a teacher, because you explain things so well. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@lisajames8653]

She says I another vid that she was an English teacher!

[@neishalayman7534]

Your ideas always amaze me! I love every one of them but the books were probably my favorite!! So inspiring! Thank you!

[@trudygoulet-jones1700]

Wow - you did a marvellous job. You’re so creative - I love that most things are handmade! ❤️

[@ShirasongMusic]

I think you are the most creative artist on you tube

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so so sweet! I am so flattered!🥰

[@tobipark6404]

Loved everything but my favorite is the matchbox house. I think lm going to make them using my mother in law house that my husband grew up in. Thanks

[@cynthiamillercindy3429]

Everything you do is Wonderful! I Love your decorations! Your a very creative lady!

[@mydailyfiber]

So much inspiration! You've given me ideas for my fall decor. I painted a large peanut can black and put a fall crate label on one side and a spring on the other, then put a potted plant in it. For free! Thanks for the Graphics Fairy link too!

[@pdl50]

My favorites in this bunch have to be the matchbox cottages and the mini fabric strip wreaths. I just love everything Sherry makes. I wish I had her creativity to come up with these ideas and because I’m not, I’m so grateful she shares them all with us! Bless you, Sherry.

[@Theittybittyfarmhouseinthecity]

Ma’am, you are truly an inspiration because of you, my crafting went up a notch. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.

[@jodyshafer4953]

These are ALL so adorable! I’m really loving on that mini sweater pillow though! ❤️💖

[@cheryloconnor8628]

You absolutely have the most creative wonderful things. Thank you.

[@debbilanham4409]

You are so amazing! When I woke up this morning I thought, "Oh good it's Tuesday!". Tuesday means Sherry comes for a visit! Thank you. You never cease to inspire .

[@CanterburyCottage]

That is so very sweet of you, Debbi!🥰 I love Tuesdays, too. I take the day off from crafting, and I, usually, go thrift shopping!🥰

[@laurindamclean7510]

I just am shocked, amazed, fascinated at your projects!!! I love it all and those match boxes are adorable!! And I love all the buttons you use. Ever since I was little I have loved buttons so it's fun watching how you use them....:)

[@ginacrusco234]

I love the tiered tray, the sweater pillow, and the scale. Thanks for your hard work and great ideas!

[@lorj11]

Love, love these!! You are incredibly talented and you inspire me so much. I look forward to Tuesday mornings, sitting with my cup of coffee and watching your beautiful projects. Thank you.

[@nhlams]

Sunflowers on a stick...love the little books and matchbox houses

[@elizabeththomas8395]

I ‘m so happy I stumble onto your channel. I love your ideas and your style so much! My favorites in this video are the little books, the bird on the spool is so clever, and I agree the reaction to the activator on the face of the scales is one of those ...” I meant to do that!”...when an accident turns into ...a meant to be. 😀. It was the touch that made the little scale look even more real and old. Like you rescued it from an old barn about to be torn down. I just adore that little scale.

[@michellesuniqueboutique3405]

So Beautiful! I love every piece that u created from the tier tray to all the items on the tray!

[@annhenry3135]

I look forward to every Tuesday to see Sherry’s creative talent. Thank you so much!

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

Sherry, this is one of the very best videos on tired trays I have watched. Love all your ideas .

[@tammydressler4876]

Over the weekend, three of the grands and I made the little fabric wreaths using wide mouth jar rings and seasonal fabrics. Then this evening, we made the fabric sunflowers, using burlap for the petal piece and autumn fabrics for the centers--all from my stash. The kids found sticks in the yard for the stems and we "planted" them in a little copper canister I use for seasonal decorations. Many thanks for the wonderful decorating ideas. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, Tammy! I absolutely love that you were able to make these projects with your grands! 🥰 It sounds like you had a great time! I am so ready to have grandchildren of my own-if my boys would just settle down and get married!

[@ksreed84]

Hi Sherry, you are so creative with your DIYs! You are the best! Would love to see your version of painting plastic pumpkins, since I am tired of the bright orange ones for fall.🍂🎃💕

[@pklk5666]

Do so love your creativity! Watch and re-watch. Also love the way you decorated w what you’ve created. A granny in Lubbock, TX

[@doodlemom3559]

What clever and creative projects. Thank you for the inspirations. I can’t wait to try make the tray and others!

[@anitahorn8279]

You have a great talent and natural ability to create.

[@catherinestrong4470]

You have created the tray if all trays. Absolutely Gorgeous items love them all. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your tier tray ideas.

[@clc1302]

You’re so creative! Each week you offer us so many great ideas! My favorite idea is the matchbox houses.

[@judiewoodward9756]

Everything is just beautiful.All the attention to details and hard work make all the difference .

[@nancyrotondi2517]

1st wow I'm so glad you only post on tuesday cause I would never get anything done. 2nd you should really do live classes on KZbin and 3rd can't pick 1 so I love everything have a great day today

[@ccsunshine59]

Love everything!! What a gift you have with your imagination!! Oh My!!!! I am in awe :)

[@karenandcatz2915]

When I saw tiered tray, I didn’t want to waste time on this overdone item. Then I saw that it was one of your videos, Sherry! You are always amazing, inspiring, and unique! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us all!

[@jaynebrown693]

Good morning Sherry…. I can’t even pick a favorite because every one of them is simply grand ! I don’t think I have ever come across someone who is as CREATIVE AS YOU ! Even last weeks video of “Semi Spooky” Halloween decor was fabulous. I am so thankful I found your channel ! What an absolute delight you are to watch and listen too, not to mention all the inspiration and ideas you give us ! Have a wonderful, wonderful week and can’t wait for next Tuesday ! 💛❤️❤️🍁🍁❤️❤️💛

[@CanterburyCottage]

Jayne, you are so very sweet! Thank you so much for all the kind comments. I am so very glad that you are enjoying my videos!🥰

[@MissMolly3377]

I agree. Very few, that I have seen, come up with such amazing ideas.