Hello friends!
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some wood plates I bought at a thrift store. It was love at first sight. True.Love. True love for $0.99 each. That’s right folks, under a buck. Looove.
Aren’t they the prettiest?
I decided to try to do something different this time. I’ve seen so many beautiful cupcake stands on Pinterest lately, I thought well hey, why not?!
Back at the thrift store I found this Mikasa (gasp!) taper holder for just $2.99. Another.Fabulous.Score! I heart Goodwill!
I was excited to get started!
Here’s how I did it:
After some very light sanding, I used my trusty E-6000 glue to adhere the glass candle holder to the wood plates.
The smaller part went on the bottom plate so that there would be more workable space later.
I let it dry overnight.
Using a level I made sure the plates were lined up correctly. A cupcake stand with unintentionally misaligned tiers is just wrong! (ha!)
The next day I primed the whole thing; yes the glass too!
Already looking great!
I used Zinsser Cover Stain, cause it’s like awesome. Enough said.
Then added a couple of coats of white spray paint in a satin finish and let that dry.
Afterwards, with some sandpaper, I went to town, distressed it a bit to softly expose the lovely ornate wood design underneath, and give it a vintage and worn feel. I even went over the glass piece with the sand paper lightly to complete the look.
To seal it, I used Mod Podge spray in a matte finish.
A very important note:
These are not plates I intend to directly place food on, so I wasn’t worried about chemicals. I will be using cupcake liners, or another type of liner to hold any edible items 
I happened to have a small glass cloche belonging to a cake plate that I’d recently purchased (second hand, of course!) that wouldn’t-ya-know-it fit on the top plate likeaglove.
…maybe the plates are vintage? Or perhaps they were made in China just last year. I don’t know. What I do know is that I love what they’ve become, so I’m a happy girl
So that’s how I used up 2 more of those awesome wood chargers from the thrift store, what do you think?!
So that’s how I used up 2 more of those awesome wood chargers from the thrift store, what do you think?!
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LOVE THESE!! You’re so creative
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Thank you Meredith!!! You’re so sweet!! What an honor
Wow what a transformation. I remembered the plates and commenting on them, so seeing what you did to them was amazing. You did a really great job!
Jillian
http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/
Thanks Jillian! Appreciate it so much!
This is a great idea! I came out awesome! I Found you on Happy go lucky! I would love it if you would link some thing up to my craft & recipe linky party going on now!
Kim@madeinaday
http://madeinaday.com
Thank you Kim!
This is gorgeous! Can’t believe how simple the steps are! Would be great for brunch or a party. Good one! Have a wonderful weekend x
Thanks Dee! Crazy what a little glue and some paint can do!!
Well Done..it looks so beautiful..thanks for sharing & for following my blog..I am following you back dear
Have a great day!
Thanks so much! Welcome!
This is the coolest one I’ve seen! Love how you distressed it!
Thanks so much Toodie! You’re so sweet!
This is just wonderful!
How creative of you
You are so kind Winnie! Thanks!
Gorgeous, Barbara! Great find and score on the wood chargers. Perfect detailing to use for a project like this.
visiting from Feathered Nest Friday : )
Thanks Kathy! Appreciate the visit! I’ll be stopping by your place now!
Barbara http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com
Beautiful! It looks like something you could buy at a store for $50+ bucks! Thank you for sharing this tutorial at our Summer BBQ Bash!
Thank you so much for hosting it!! You are so sweet!
LOVE it Barbara!!! Goodness those plates are so cool… love the texture!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I can’t wait to see what you link up this evening!
P.S. Don’t forget to put the From Dream To Reality button.
Christine, thanks for the reminder to add the button, don’t know why but I totally flaked! I added it now! Thanks for dropping by and the lovely comment!
XO
I love the way this turned out. Great job. Thanks so much for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
Thanks for having me Holly! Such a fun linky!
This is sooooo adorable… I really love it..
Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!
Carri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com
Thank you Carri!! Appreciate the kind words!
This is beautiful! Just shared on our FB page! Have a nice weekend!
Take care,
Trish
Thanks Bonnie and Trish! So cool to be on your FB page!! XO
Your cupcake stand looks great–I never get good deals at our Goodwill.
gail
Thanks Gail!!