DIY Wood Tray Dollar Tree DIY - Tumbling Tower Blocks Jenga Blocks DIY - High End Home Decor

[@debraspringers2098]

Just love your tray is beautiful!!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 🤗💕 This one is definitely in my top favorites for dollar tree DIY’s

[@patdrenowatz8773]

Absolutely gorgeous!! And what patience😯😯😯

[@lindafaucz9120]

This is really a high end classic project

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much! That is so sweet to say. 😊

[@oldcollegecoed]

WOW! I have probably watched 100 tray DIY’s, but none of them come close to your GORGEOUS creation! It’s hard to believe it’s a DIY! I’m running to my craft room to count how many Tumbling Tower blocks I have!💞

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much, you are the sweetest!! This DIY was such a fun one to create! I actually have another video where I made matching coasters using the tumbling tower blocks. In that video I just glued the blocks together using wood glue, and I actually wish that I had done that with this tray as well. If I could do this DIY over again I would probably skip the foam board and just use wood glue like I did with the coasters. Thank you so much for your support!! 🤗💕

[@griceldadiaz6713]

I love this art.

[@deannacooley1287]

I love these blocks I made my mother inlaw a tray and my brother a wishing well with them .

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! Yes they are so great! So many DIY’s you can use them for 😊❤️

[@deloresmc2659]

That tray is craziest, coolest tray I've seen 😮

[@lorineeland7677]

I love love the towering blocks. I pick some up every time I can find them at Dollar tree. You never know what you can come with next using them.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Yes same!! They are so versatile! I find myself just thinking about different ways to use them lol

[@lpitts46]

The tray is beautiful. I pick up a couple boxes every time I see them at Dollar Tree. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! Yes they are the best! I find myself using them all the time for crafts 😊

[@janicebradford9780]

I love how this tray turned out. It’s beautiful.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! You’re so kind 😘

[@YayasWhimsicalBrush]

They have packs that have light and dark blocks! I love this tray! Thank you

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so so much!! ❤️

[@michaelhand6662]

Love it. Matches your coasters, spot on. Great video!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!!! I love when things match ☺️💕

[@kimmiller5861]

Beautiful

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you!!

[@kimberlymarshall3977]

Very pretty, you did an awesome job. 😀

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!!! 💕💕🤗

[@lauramarciano3451]

What a great idea!! I absolutely love it!!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

😘 thank you so much!! 💕

[@violaalley8567]

Beautiful tray.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

💕 thank you!!

[@lawson56]

I love your tray. Your instructions are very good. I think you should show us how to make some matching coasters.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! Yes I love that idea! I will definitely try to do that 😊

[@autherineekwere4705]

Too cute 🥰

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you!! 💕

[@harrietjohnson9315]

I enjoyed your video and love your tray!!!! I love the thumbing blocks 😊. TFS

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🤗 The tumbling blocks are so fun to craft with, I’m working on some matching coasters for this tray now!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

@@LifeofStyleBlog you're very welcome. Will look forward to your next video

[@robinjackson1978]

Your tray is Absolutely Beautiful and I want to make one..love the white and natural together !! Very good job 😊🤗

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

☺️ Oh my goodness thank you so much!! You are so kind! 💕

[@lindabarraza2433]

Gorgeous tray!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Love it! Must add to my "to do" list. 👍

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! ☺️❤️

[@joanlester340]

Love the tray! Turned out so expensive looking!❤️

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! I was definitely trying for a more elevated look so I’m happy it gave you that feeling! 💕

[@jeannejohnson9302]

I just decided to make one for fall . Bought paint called sweet potato and it’s a nice orange so I did the blocks natural and blocks with the sweet potato and it turned out really nice ! So I can put my fall decor on the tray!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

That sounds beautiful 😍 and perfect for fall 🍂 Thank you so much for watching!! I’m just starting to get all of my fall items together around they house and getting ready to decorate 😊🍁

[@alanekollman6293]

This tray is amazing! Love it

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Aww thank you so much!! 😘💕

[@raymtz583]

This is great and it matches your coasters, I'm definitely doing this tray and if I'm brave enough maybe even a set of coasters to match😍 Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏😘🙋

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! Yes I’m so excited to have a matching set 😊 It is funny you mention coasters because someone mentioned I should do a video on how to make some! I’m in the process of gathering my supplies now to make matching coasters for this tray, you’ll have to let me know how yours turn out! 💕

[@raymtz583]

@@LifeofStyleBlog I can't wait to see they turn out, I'm sure they'll be great like everything you do😊😘🙋❤❤🙏🙏

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

🥰 you’re too sweet!! Thank you!! 🙏

[@denisepope4478]

I think I would put a resin over it which would help to hold it all together. It is and awesome tray. I think I remember when Yummy, The Latina Next Door made hers. I follow her.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much! That’s a great idea, it would definitely seal it all together. Yes her tray was absolutely beautiful 🤗

[@tonyarblue105]

Happy Friday, Jessica! I am getting ready as we speak and heading into town to pick up these supplies to make this beautiful tray! Your diy's are so beautiful and elegant...wishing you a very Blessed weekend my friend! 🤗🙏🏻💙

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

🌸 Thank you so much you as well!! Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!! I too will be crafting away this weekend 😊

[@tonyarblue105]

@@LifeofStyleBlog Jess, you will not believe this! Not one box of the tumbling tower blocks or those lil cube blocks. The cashier hadn't a clue what I was inquiring about...bless her. I did, however purchase 4 of the bath rugs (not identical to yours), more jute string, 2 of the large glass candle holders you used in your vase...they did not have the top piece thou, i picked up some really cute pics, I was soooo tempted to purchase the fall pics! 😊😁😅 but, i know i have extra out in my she-shed...i picked up a few of the crafters square lil wooden trays....oh and the pool noodles so I can make the oversized holiday wreaths with the hula hoops picked 4 of those up in Gulf shores at a $ store...its rainy here, so I'm gonna go to HL tomorrow. Oh, I have a request for you. I purchased a box of pain sticks last year, could you do a video on making a nice lantern? Hope you are having a spiffy day... It's fri-yay woooo hoooo y'all 😊💙🙏🏻 Many Blessings to you, my dear friend

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Oh no 🙈 I can’t believe they didn’t have any of the blocks! They did change the packaging and doubled the about of blocks in a pack. My local dollar tree was actually out of these blocks for a little bit as well but thankfully they got a new shipment in. I’ll leave the website link for them here www.dollartree.com/tumbling-tower-games-72ct-packs/317515 , just in case you want to show the cashier next time. It’s the worst when you are trying to explain what you were looking for and the cashier just looks like you like you have three heads lol 😂 I will definitely start thinking about a lantern, that sounds really nice!! Happy Fri-Yay!!

[@corinnabilling37]

Soooooo Beautiful!!! Definitely making one of these. Tfs....great video and diy. 👍💕😊

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Aww 🥰 thank you so much!! I’m so happy you liked it 🌸

[@chrisandcrys6520]

So cute! Can’t wait to try it

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

🌸Thank you so much!!

[@cindygallagher9547]

Your tray is adorable. I have the same glue gun and love it. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! Yes it’s the best!! I was very pleasantly surprised by it, I definitely needed an upgrade from my old one I had been using for far too long lol

[@chloebuildabricks790]

Wow, really beutiful tray jessica 😊

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much Chloe!! 🌸 🌺 🌹

[@dawnu8910]

I love the two tone tray. I'm new to your channel. Thank you for sharing your beautiful project. 😍

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Welcome 🤗!!! Thank you so much for watching 💕

[@jenniferesser8249]

😇💜 Hi, This is my first time viewing your channel, and I just subscribed to your channel.🤗 I absolutely L 💜 VE this tray, and I have been DIY ing, coasters in the same pattern, using the Dollar Tree tumbling tower blocks.🤗💜 I L 💜 VE how you painted🎨🖌️ some white, and keeping the other blocks natural.🤗💜💜💜 Thank YOU for sharing your CREATIVITY with us.🎨🖌️🤗💜

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Oh my goodness thank you sooo much!!! 🥰 you are so sweet! I’m actually working on coasters too, that’s so awesome! My dollar ran out of the tumbling tower game and they finally just got them back in stock so I’m working on some coasters to match the tray ☺️. Thank you again for your sweet message and for subscribing to this channel. I really hope you will have fun here crafting along 💕

[@mandanamirshekari6528]

Beautiful 🤩

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@mariluvly]

I love your tray it’s nice. The Latina next-door did one a year ago it was a Neiman Marcus dupe.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

💕 Thank you so much!! Yes I mentioned hers in the end of the video and linked her video in my description. Her tray was absolutely beautiful!! 🌸

[@mariluvly]

I am definitely making this tray 🥰

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

😊 Happy crafting!! Let me know how it turns out 💕

[@MissMolly3377]

That is the prettiest tray, I have seen made with these blocks. New sub.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so very much!! I’m so happy you decided to subscribe 💕 Hoping to have a new video out tomorrow on matching coasters for this tray ☺️

[@donnacarey4894]

Awesome

[@milkamejias1486]

I love it 😍

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@irinaperez6799]

I love it !!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!!

[@stacey9563]

Love it!

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 💕🌸

[@cicelysimmons5802]

Hi how are you doing I just subscribed to your channel I watched your video you did a great job

[@lindaworley2234]

Love this tray and will be doing coasters also.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! That is awesome, I’m so glad you liked it. Happy crafting 🤗

[@evelyndavis9756]

Your tray looks very nice do you know how to make a Christmas ornaments with those or can you find out and have a video with those different things I saw people making pumpkins out of them thank you

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you! I’ve never made Christmas ornaments with them before but I will absolutely look into that. I’m already thinking of new DIY‘s I can create using these blocks, they are very versatile and fun to work with 😊

[@outspoken_never_shame_1545]

Hello, I created the tray you done and some of the tumbling tower blocks were uneven how can I fix it so I can put up the watts to where it's not even. Thank you for sharing how to fix it in advance

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you for watching!! The only way I know of is sanding the blocks down a bit. Depending on how much needs to be sanded an electric sander could be helpful.

[@outspoken_never_shame_1545]

@Life of Style Blog okay thank you 😊

[@halo3960]

How did you finish the underside of the foam board?

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

I left the underside with the foam, but if I could do it again I would skip the foam board and just glue the wood pieces together with wood glue. I made coasters to match this tray in a different video and I show how to glue the pieces together with just wood glue.

[@natalyrecetafacil475]

Awesome 👍

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you!! 😊

[@debz6110]

That looks so good! I actually think I can do this. If I wanted to use the handle, what is the easiest way? Screw it in from the bottom? Thanks!! 🤓🤓

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you!! Yes, most likely the handles would have to be screwed in to really be useable. It would probably be a bit tricky though since the blocks are a bit thin. To make it more sturdy overall I would suggest skipping the foam board and either just glueing the wood block pieces together with wood glue (I did this in my tumbling tower wood block coaster video) or glueing the blocks to a thin piece of wood with wood glue. You could place the blocks on the base wood piece to measure out the how large it would need to be and then cut the wood to size before glueing the blocks down. Thank you so much for watching!! 💕

[@christybaty8334]

How many did you paint again sorry BTW I love it

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Hi! Thank you for watching. I spray painted 60 blocks white on the top only, to be used for the bottom of the tray. Then I spray painted 41 blocks white on all sides to be used for the sides of the tray. 101 total, painted. After this video, I created matching coasters with these same blocks. In that video I used wood glue instead of hot glue to assemble them and I would definitely recommend that for this tray as well. If I could redo this tray, I would probably skip the foam board bottom and skip the hot glue. If you assemble everything with the wood glue it will take a little more time but in the end will yield a better result. I will leave my coaster video link here to show how I used the wood glue to assemble them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHQmnaia71_pdU

[@amandacade5378]

Did you use the entire sheet of foam board?

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Hi! No I did not, I only used a portion of it. If I could do it over again though I would skip the foam board and just use wood glue to glue the pieces together 😊

[@lajuanmarshall9007]

Beautiful!! What are the measurements of your tray please 💜

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! The measurements for the final tray are about 15.75x10.25 inches. The inside portion of the tray measures 15 x 9.5. Hope this helps 😊

[@deborahquick1490]

That tray is absolutely beautiful why did you put it on foam board I think it would be more useful if they have phone bore on the bottom

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you so much!! 🤗 I used the thick foam board from dollar tree just to give it a sturdy base and something to glue the wood blocks to. I was trying to stick to dollar tree items as much as possible. I think this craft would also be awesome though if instead of foam board you used a scrap piece of wood to glue the blocks to. That would be a lot sturdier and would be a great option 💕

[@deborahquick1490]

@@LifeofStyleBlog you didn't need to stick it to the foam board sweetheart you could have just glue the pieces on their sides together that way I could get wet or something but it is gorgeous really is absolutely beautiful gorgeous

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Yes you are absolutely right! The pieces could just be glued together that way you can leave the foam board out completely and not have to worry about it getting wet or ruined. Thinking back I probably should have done that, in which case wood glue would be best instead of the hot glue. That is what I ended up doing for the next video when I made the matching coasters, I just used wood glue to glue the block pieces together and it worked out great. Thank you so much again for your very sweet words! 💕

[@tracyjones5450]

Was hot glue enough to hold it or is it simply decorative?

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Hi! Thank you for watching!! For me the hot glue is definitely enough, especially with the gorilla glue glue sticks, but I do plan on just using mine as a decorative piece. To make it a more functional tray I would definitely suggest using wood glue, I think that that would give you a very permanent and secure hold. I would also suggest using a small piece of plywood for the bottom instead of the foam board. You can get a small piece of wood very inexpensively and lay all of your pieces out before you glue them down to the base and then mark off exactly how large you need to piece of wood to be, then you can cut your wood to size and glue your small blocks onto the plywood with wood glue. I am planning on making one of these trays as a gift for someone and this is what I plan on doing for theirs, I want to make sure that their tray is very sturdy in case they do not want to use it just for decor. When your project is all done you can also seal everything with some mod podge, I would recommend a matte mod podge. They even make a dishwasher safe mod podge which would be really good for a tray that way it is waterproof in case you have a drink near your tray. I hope this helps! 💕

[@jeannejohnson9302]

What are the dimensions of the tray when it was finished ?

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

15 3/4" long by 10" wide 💕

[@stephanieblankenship3933]

Hey I'm new

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Hi! 😃 Welcome, I hope you will enjoy watching and crafting with me! 💕

[@nancycurtis8975]

The bottom left the corner didn’t lineup

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Yes once one of the blocks is out of line it kind of starts a domino effect 🙈With the way I have to have my camera set up in order to film it makes it really hard to see the top of my project while I am crafting. But when you’re just crafting without worrying about a camera angle it is so much easier and I don’t think anyone re-creating this craft would run into the issue I had with having to trim one of my block pieces in order for it to fit in the corner

[@Happybidr]

I definitely think the corner needed to be fixed. Why go through all the trouble and leave it with such a flaw? Great idea overall.

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

Thank you! Yes I totally get that 💕

[@halo3960]

I'm at a craft show and had my tray sold and she picked it up by corner and the foam cracked..... I told I would remake it with a wooden base.😔

[@LifeofStyleBlog]

I’m so sorry to hear that! Yes for durability a wood base would be best. If I could redo the craft I would use a wood base and wood glue to make it stronger. 💕