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.

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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.

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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.

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I love how they turned out and no two are alike.

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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.

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And now this is what they look like. I love these plates and I love how the candlesticks turned out painted.

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Here’s a top view of the plates. So pretty!

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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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  • cindy November 5, 2009, 4:45 am

    I’m so doing this! They are all beautiful and so unique. :o)

  • Gypsy Brocante November 5, 2009, 5:02 am

    Terrific job! Love the blue and white combo … it’s a classic!

    xo
    Jill

  • Amanda November 5, 2009, 5:30 am

    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

  • Laura November 5, 2009, 5:39 am

    I love these dessert stands.

  • Heidi@TheCraftMonkey November 5, 2009, 6:58 am

    These are great! My favorite is the “ruffled” plate…so pretty!

  • Ann November 5, 2009, 7:40 am

    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!

  • Nancy November 5, 2009, 8:02 am

    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

  • Kim@cheapchichome November 5, 2009, 11:59 am

    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!

  • Kimm at Reinvented November 5, 2009, 12:07 pm

    Your dessert stand are beautiful! What a gorgeous display they’ll make covered with dessert goodies!

  • Anhesty November 5, 2009, 12:37 pm

    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!!!

  • Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog November 5, 2009, 1:40 pm

    This would be a great project for a party- for less than the cost of plastic silverware!

  • Tara November 5, 2009, 4:59 pm

    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!

  • Chelsea November 5, 2009, 5:42 pm

    Very creative. And I really love that you used plates – that way everything is still food safe.

    Chelsea

  • pk November 5, 2009, 6:30 pm

    What cute and clever idea! The “ruffled” plate is my favorite. Great job.

    pk @ Room Remix

  • Esther November 5, 2009, 10:58 pm

    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.

  • Maryann November 5, 2009, 10:59 pm

    What a great idea. I want to make some!

  • Stefanie November 6, 2009, 1:46 am

    This would be great for a wedding cake!! Gorgeous!

  • The Girl Creative November 6, 2009, 5:31 am

    I featured your placemat pillows on my blog today. Great blog you have! 🙂

    http://thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/2009/11/girl-creative-picks-of-week.html

  • Andy Porter November 6, 2009, 9:49 am

    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.

  • Jenn @ Livin' the Simple Life November 6, 2009, 2:22 pm

    I love that second set! Very cute!

  • Glenda/MidSouth November 6, 2009, 4:32 pm

    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.

  • nannykim at spindle cottage November 6, 2009, 5:50 pm

    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!!

  • gina November 7, 2009, 6:44 am

    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!

  • Ele November 7, 2009, 9:45 am

    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.

  • Beth @ The Quilt Ladies November 7, 2009, 3:49 pm

    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

  • Janelle November 7, 2009, 11:09 pm

    What a great idea for Christmas (or other holiday) gifts! Soooo easy! Love it!

  • Dianna November 9, 2009, 7:43 pm

    Love your dessert stands. I like stacking dishes to display treats but I’ve never clued them together.

  • Cheri Peoples November 10, 2009, 9:12 am

    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

  • Cheri Peoples November 10, 2009, 9:13 am

    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

  • LuLu Kellogg November 12, 2009, 8:22 am

    This is a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Warmly,
    LuLu Kellogg~*

  • Wendy @ The Shabby Nest November 21, 2009, 1:15 pm

    Simply lovely!

  • Fleamarkettrixie January 13, 2010, 12:58 pm

    I love those, great idea!!!!

  • Someday Crafts April 17, 2010, 2:38 pm

    Those are beautiful! Love the plates! Love the glass! Love the painted ones too! I love it all!

  • Cheri Peoples May 12, 2010, 11:16 am

    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

  • Stephanie Lynn May 13, 2010, 1:08 am

    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

  • Holly L May 15, 2010, 9:49 pm

    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
    504 Main

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