DIY Cake Stand

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Everything looks special displayed on a cake stand. I like to use them for holiday decorating and birthday parties. They can be expensive, so I decided to DIY some.

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How to Make a Cake Stand

In the past, I made a dessert stand using dollar store items (you can see it here). For that one, I used glass plates, candle holders, and spray paint. However, I wanted to make some using wood and chalk paint in a rustic farmhouse style. 

The first step is to gather your supplies and tools.

Supplies and Tools

• Candlesticks
• Wood plaques
• Gorilla glue or hot glue
• Chalk paint
• Sandpaper (this is the one I used)
• Paintbrush
• Measuring tape
• Pencil

**Since it is difficult to find some craft stores, I have gathered all my crafting must-have supplies HERE for your convenience. 

My next step ws to examine the wood plaque for any rough edges that need sanding. 

 

I liked the white-washed finish of my candlestick to give the unfinished cakestand top the same finish. 

 

 

Painting {White Washing}

Then I needed to remove the candle holder’s metal top to have a flat surface to glue the wood plaque to.

I then painted the wood plaque (these are the ones I used) tops with white chalk paint; however, to get the whitewashed look, I immediately wipe off some paint to expose the wood grain.

Attaching the Pieces

Removing the metal top proved to be a simple task; moreover, it provided the perfect surface to attach the cakestand top with it removed. 

This the glue I used to attach the pieces with attention to the outer edges. 

To help me find the candlestick’s center placement, I measured and marked that with a pencil and traced the candlestick outline.

Next, I used the outline I draw as a guide to attach the candlestick. I set it directly in that circle and put a book on top of it for a few minutes to dry. 

This was an easy craft project that turned just as I envisioned.

More Ideas

There are a ton of items that can be used to create interesting and unique DIY Cake Stands.

Some of my favorite places to hunt for pieces are thrift stores, antique stores, yard sales, dollar stores, and your own home. 

Now to decorate with my new DIY Cake Stands. I have enjoyed decorating with these scrap wood risers for the last few years, and now I cannot wait to use them with the cake stands. 

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See you soon,

Kippi