Thursday, August 6, 2009

DIY Cake stands

So it started with 2 plates, one dinner and one salad, a creamy white with a blue design, sitting all by their lonesomes at a garage sale, for sale for $2. How could I say no to these? The rest of the morning, I was on a hunt.

I had seen these highlighted on Martha and had wanted to make some ever since.

I still needed a couple of things. The best thing is, they don't exactly have to match just sort of go together. I found a white milk-glass bowl - a perfect base for the dinner plate - $0.25

Next a short, white porcelain candle stick - $0.05 - that's right a nickel.

3 garage sales,. $2.30 add some epoxy glue, dry over night - Voila!

Now what I really need is some cupcakes, or cake, or brownies, or...




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13 comments:

  1. chicklegirlAugust 10, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    What a clever idea--I love it!

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  2. cfoxes33August 10, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Gorgeous! Love Martha!

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  3. LornaAugust 10, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    That is so cool, I can't wait to go find my own stuff and try this.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    What an AWEOME idea! I had a pedestal cake plate that I loved, but broke. This would be a great replacement. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. JamieAugust 10, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Very cool - I have always wanted to try this! Love how yours turned out.

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  6. adeAugust 10, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    too fun - I love the plates. I miss our garage selling days. What a find...I'm still smiling to myself when we hit that one garage sale with my mom...remember those fun ladies??? Help me remember what they said???...good stuff:)

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  7. JanaAugust 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Love it!

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  8. JoannaAugust 10, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    That turned out really nice! I love the blue pattern.

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  9. aubreyAugust 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    sooooo pretty. nice job, kristen

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  10. Rainy Day FarmAugust 12, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    What a cute idea. I have always wanted to have one of those. I think I need to head to some garage sales. Thanks for the idea.
    How was the blueberry farm? I REALLY wanted to go, but my back has been out and I didn't think I could pick and wrangle kids too. Maybe next time!

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  11. zakkalifeAugust 14, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I made some miniature ones of these and posted about it on my site as well. Great minds think alike ;-)

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  12. TraciAugust 16, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    too cute! love the plates~ good grief you scored on the price$$$

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  13. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    yours turned out SO pretty!! thanks for this idea - - i already bought a couple "sets" and just need to go pick up another bottle of glue... wohoo!

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