Make this cute DIY miniature tiered tray ladder with just a few supplies from Dollar Tree and the hardware store.
These little ladders are the perfect size to decorate your tiered tray or holiday centerpiece. I made one for myself and a few to sell in my vintage booth.
Decorate them for any holiday or season. Here are a few ideas…
- String fairy lights on them
- Add a small farmhouse-style chalkboard sign
- Glue seasonal miniature wood cutouts to them
- Paint them bright festive color
To make this adorable little ladder, you’ll need a package of wood tumble blocks from Dollar Tree. You can make quite a few ladders from one package. Below are the step-by-step instructions!
Supplies
- Wooden tumbling blocks (Dollar Tree)
- Wood glue
- Craft and woodworking clamps
- Stain, paint, and any decorations you like
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Make these cute crafts for yourself, to give as gifts, or to sell at your next craft show. Read More: 10 Christmas Tiered Tray Ideas â Easy DIYs
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How to Make a Miniature Tiered Tray Ladder – 3 Easy Steps
STEP 1: Gluing The Side Pieces
Start by determining how tall you want your ladder to be. I made two and the photos below are for the taller one with four rungs.
Use wood glue to glue the side pieces together first. Add craft clamps to hold everything in place while drying.
Tip: I recommend using wood glue for this DIY. I tried hot glue and it didn’t hold well.
STEP 2: Gluing The Ladder Rungs
Next, use wood glue to glue the ladder rungs on as shown below. Add woodworking clamps to hold the pieces together and let dry completely.
STEP 3: Painting & Decorating
Paint and decorate your tiered tray ladder. I used a paint wash to make my ladder look stained by adding a little water to brown acrylic paint.
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