Dessert Stands
I have seen these a lot in specialty stores and boutiques. I can’t see myself paying $10-$20 for something I know I can make for around $2. I found most of the plates at my local thrift store or Ross, all of them cost between .49-$1.49. I found all the vases, candlesticks or glasses at my local thrift store for between .25-.99. Now I just had to put them together to make something I would love.
I applied the gorilla glue super glue to the rim of the candlestick or vase. Make sure you apply it to the highest points on the candlestick so the glue can come in contact with the other surface.
Turn the plate upside down, then attach the candlestick to bottom of the plate. This way worked best for me, so I could find the center of the plate. Hold down for 30 seconds, then it’s glued together.
I love how they turned out and no two are alike.
I also had some candlesticks that needed to be painted, so I decided to use Heirloom white and started spraying. This is what they looked like before.
And now this is what they look like. I love these plates and I love how the candlesticks turned out painted.
Here’s a top view of the plates. So pretty!
I can’t wait to use these dessert stands at the baby shower this Saturday. And I’m sure I’ll find more excuses to use them all the time.
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I’m so doing this! They are all beautiful and so unique.
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Terrific job! Love the blue and white combo … it’s a classic!
xo
Jill
Very nicely done! They all turned out so dainty looking
I love the thrift store. I go once every couple of weeks. I buy a lot of those little plates, but I tend to buy them as props for my food blog. LOL
I love these dessert stands.
These are great! My favorite is the “ruffled” plate…so pretty!
Whoa! You are smart! I did a similar project for S2C Gorilla Glue Party, but I like how you glued yours upside down!! (Check mine out 2 see how silly I was…)I’m glad I found your blog- love your ideas!
I love your dessert stands! I’ve made some myself, but need to get more plates and “stuff” to make more. You’ve given me inspiration to get to it! Thanks for sharing…
Nancy
This is such a great idea! I’m going to have to steal it! Those little vases were, uh, kind of ugly before–now so cute!
Your dessert stand are beautiful! What a gorgeous display they’ll make covered with dessert goodies!
genius leanne! you are a complete genius! i will have to start looking for 25 cent candle holders and plates to make these fab cake stands! i have one but one isn’t enough! thanks for sharing!!!
This would be a great project for a party- for less than the cost of plastic silverware!
These are great. I have seen people do this and have just been kinda afraid to try. But you made it look so easy. I know what I am gonna be on the look out for. . . vases, candle sticks and plates. Thanks for the inspiration!
Very creative. And I really love that you used plates – that way everything is still food safe.
Chelsea
What cute and clever idea! The “ruffled” plate is my favorite. Great job.
pk @ Room Remix
What a great idea! I might use this for Christmas. I’m always in charge of getting the table looking nice for our family Christmas lunch.
What a great idea. I want to make some!
This would be great for a wedding cake!! Gorgeous!
I featured your placemat pillows on my blog today. Great blog you have!
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I’m with you on this!! They are so inexpensive to make that it’s just silly to buy them. Plus you can find such beautiful thrifted dishes that it’s so much fun! I really like the painted candlesticks!! They really make it look elegant.
I love that second set! Very cute!
They turned out so pretty. Thanks for sharing. I have thought about making some before, but I really don’t need or have room for them.
Oh , wow …thanks for showing this idea!! I have some of that glue because a teapot I ordered from ebay arrived with a handle broken in 4 places and it has worked!! I will have to try this idea!!
Man, I don’t know where you blog people live, but I don’t even have a thrift store around, never mind one that offers up such great stuff! Those stands are so pretty and I can’t believe how easy they were to make. Have fun at the baby shower!
I love your post! I am so into making dessert pedestals, cake plates, etc. I just made a black one a couple posts ago for my Halloween tablesetting…..it was a blast! Enjoyed your other posts too.
Great blog.
Blessings,
Debbie
I’m linking to you today (when I get my post finished!), as I made these type of plate stands for my mother’s birthday party last Sept. I just happened upon your tutorial today, and if it’s alright with you I’d like to link my post to yours.
I’ve found my holiday gifts for my group of girl friends! ! We have a price point of $15.00 I’ll have no problem doing that. Tomorrow is flea market day for me ! Thank you, Beth
What a great idea for Christmas (or other holiday) gifts! Soooo easy! Love it!
Love your dessert stands. I like stacking dishes to display treats but I’ve never clued them together.
I love these projects. I have a 3 tiered cake stand on my to do list. I hope you’ll post this to my Its So Very Creative party. I just signed up to follow and would love it if you did the same.
I look forward to getting to know you better.
Cheri
I love you projects. I hope you’ll post this to my Its So Very Creative party. I will add you to my reader so I can follow and would love it if you did the same.
I look forward to getting to know you better.
Cheri
This is a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing!
Warmly,
LuLu Kellogg~*
What a wonderful idea!
Simply lovely!
I love those, great idea!!!!
Those are beautiful! Love the plates! Love the glass! Love the painted ones too! I love it all!
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I love doing that too. Each one came out so great.
I was thinking about you the other day. You used to post to my parties all the time before I moved my blog. Have you ever re-signed up to follow me over here at the new site? When I moved Google kept all my followers.
Cheri
Leanne, These are stunning! The blue and white plastes are gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining The DIY Club this month! We greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Gorilla Glue has opened up such a wonderful way to re-purpose cast off items…Your dessert stands are fabulous. I must try this. Thanks for linking to the DIY Club.
Holly
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