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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

$2 Cake Stand



I L.O.V.E. cake stands. I think they are so elegant. It can make food look a little classier just by putting it on a cake stand. However, they are not cheap. Especially the nice ones....


This one from Pottery Barn is $45. Cute, but pricey.



This one is from Wilton, and not as cute as the PB, and is 32.99.
You get the picture. Cake Stands are not cheap. My solution? Go thrifting!

I went to my local goodwill and found a nice white candlestick, and a china plate.
Look for a plate that is interesting, and not too plain. Make sure the plate and candlestick are the same tone of white. White ceramic can come in all shades. You want them to match.



Make sure the candlestick isn't too tall. It will look weird for a cake stand if it's too tall....

After you have a good candlestick and a nice plate, Gorilla glue them together!

Let the glue dry.....and there you go. A $2 cake stand. Just as cute as PB!


Now, no cake stand is complete without some goodies on it. That's better!

14 comments:

  1. Kim's TreasuresMarch 10, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I am going to give this a try...my daughter is getting married and wants a cake on a cake stand at every table for the centerpieces. This will save some bucks! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. The Cornett FamilyMarch 10, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    That's so funny! I just got done doing a whole bunch of these, except they weren't nearly as elegant. They're for a kid's party, so I just just the cheapo dollar store plastic plates and cups. Yours turned out so beautiful, I love it!!!!

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  3. a little bit of everythingMarch 10, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Very clever ! Love it!

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  4. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Gorgeous! I love it thanks!!

    ~Morgan

    http://meetvirginiaandroo.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetVirginiaShop

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  5. MandyMarch 11, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    I like yours better than the other too!

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  6. LeahMarch 11, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Yours is so cute! I have been searching for one, I guess I will now try to make my own.

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  7. A Sign of the TimesMarch 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Ok, this is so cute and easy I just had to feature it on my blog. Come over and check it out: http//www.mmtncrfts.blogspot.com
    Thanks so much for sharing your great tutorial. Very easy to follow.

    http://www.mmtncrfts.etsy.com

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  8. chrisApril 21, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I need one of these! Now just to find the right pieces...

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  9. michelle@somedaycraftsApril 28, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Love this one! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com because it received the most views in the WGW party last week. Congrads!

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  10. Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynesApril 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my gosh, Sarah! So cute! And I was thinking when I saw it. . . "I need one of those soo bad. Hmm I wonder if I could just use my gorilla glue?" Yay! Thanks.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    yay! cause ive been wanting one. but now i'll just have to get a glass bowl to put on top of it haha.

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  12. buzzee beeJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Amazing so simple, why didn't I think of it????

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  13. JimaJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a great idea! I'll be doing this - thanks!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    LOVE the cake stand! I must buy some Gorilla glue! :)

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