When I find something that I L-O-V-E, I tend to go a smidge bit crazy overboard with whatever it is. Some girls love shoes. Some love clothes or jewelry (I love all those things too). But with how much I enjoy entertaining, I get so giddy excited when I find some wonderful piece of service ware and even more so if it has a great price tag.

I’m not quite sure how late I am in jumping onto this diy train, but have you seen these pretties????

 That’s right. You can make your very own cake stand! It started with one.

Then it turned into this:

 

Yup. Can we say ob-sessed? The first thing that I told Jay was I couldn’t wait to make a new friend whether it be a new neighbor or someone at church because how cute would it be to take them a plate of cookies on a colorful cake stand that you made and they get to keep? You could also take a dessert to a get together and leave it for the hostess since they cost only $2 or less to make.

All you need is:

1 candlestick, candle holder , goblet, or sundae glass of some sort

1 plate

Epoxy (I used a 2 part)

Spray paint

Clear coat protecant

I picked up my plates and base of choice from the dollar store or you could head to Goodwill and probably get your supplies for a little cheaper.

Remove any stickers and throughly wash and dry. Once they are completely dry, apply your epoxy around the rim of your goblet and then flip your plate over and place the base in the center. Find some heavier books or a board game box to hold everything in place until the epoxy sets.

Once your epoxy is set, take it outside and give it a couple light coats of spray paint.

Once your paint dries, you can apply your clear coat.

I personally like the gloss finish to give it a nice smooth and polished look.

Your cake stand will need to have something such as a paper doily or napkin to line the top if you plan on using it to serve food as it is not food safe to just place on top of the painted surface. You could also choose not to paint the top of the plate if you would rather be able to place food directly onto the plate. You will be able to hand wash but it is not dishwasher safe .

So go and make yourself a pretty cake stand. You better believe I’m going to be spreading some cake stand love to my girlfriends!

And just because I know the aunties would love to see some recent pictures, here are two of the cutest little turkeys I know. They were just looking way to adorable after church this afternoon and were holding still long enough for a couple of pictures.

My Sweet Girl

My Handsome Boy

This precious time is passing so quickly. Even though it makes me a little sad, I am so excited to see the  people they grow up to be and watch what God has planned for their lives unfold. 

Oh yes, they keep my life interesting! But, I wouldn’t want it any other way.

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