1.24.2012

"Upcycling"

It's been a seriously busy day today but I still managed to get a cute craft done!

One fact about me- I love to entertain! Not just put out some cheese and crackers but I love going all out with tapas and pretty little appetizers to nosh on. I have many beautiful plates and servers to add to the effect I want to create for each gathering. I get a huge sense of pride out my efforts...

Well, I had a pair of plates I had gotten from a thrift store (both for $1) that didn't match any of my other plates and a random pair of candle sticks. In all honesty, I think I had an urge to super glue something this afternon! A lightbulb went off in my busy mind and I knew exactly what I was going to do with these random objects... Upcycle them!

So anyways- I super glued a candle stick to the bottom of each plate to create a pedestal for it. Hokas Pokas! New adorable cake plates! They can be used separately or stacked together for a tiered effect. But I thought they were fun and share worthy...

5 comments:

  1. ooooh how clever! And they are so cute! I've been meaning to get myself a new cake stand, but i think i might just go raid my kitchen ;)

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  2. I love your blog. Following you from Bloggy Mom Hop
    Isabella
    http://eternallovebooks.blogspot.com/

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  3. Cute! I love DIY cake stands. Stopping by from transformation thursday!

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  4. That's such a good idea! You're a genius. I love love love entertaining too. I literally make banquets whenever anyone comes over for 'lunch'. hehe
    http://beingmama.com

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