diy {cake stand}

I am loving these beautiful diy cake stands and cupcake platters. For such an easy and inexpensive project the results are quite marvelous. These lovelies are great not only for showcasing sweets and treats but can also be quite nice for displaying jewelry (as shown above) or a pretty "catch-all" for keys and loose change.

Ready to make your own? Here is what you'll need:
-plate
-candlestick (you can also use a sundae dish, a drinking glass, a little vase... basically anything with a sturdy base and a flat top)
-epoxy glue (I used E-6000)
-a few heavy books

Following the directions, apply the epoxy glue to the top of the candlestick and position it on the back of the plate

Place some heavy books on top to weigh it down and let dry overnight

Now make something yummy (I opted for blueberry muffins) and admire your beautiful and thrifty treat platter!
Just as a side note, I picked up both this large plate ($3.50) and the candle holder ($1.50) at my local thrift store. When I got home I saw that the plate was actually a Kim Parker Chickory Hymn buffet plate that I found selling online for a whooping $24.99! Pretty sweet deal if I do say so myself.

I am warning you now that once you start making these you won't be able to stop! You will begin to see cute plates and candle holders everywhere.
Case in point...

Melamine plates from Target and candlestick from Dollar Tree

Plate from World Market and candlestick from Dollar Tree

And here's another look at my cheery yellow jewelry holder
Plates from World Market and candlestick from Dollar Tree (primed and spray painted white)