Thursday, May 5, 2011

DIY Dollar Store Cupcake Stand {Tutorial}

Happy Thursday Everyone!!
Today I'm showing you a craft I made for my bridal shower on Sunday.
I had alot of comments on my Facebook fan page asking how I made
this thrifty stand, so here is a quick tutorial.

DIY Dollar Store Cupcake Stand Tutorial


Supplies
*I got everything from the dollar store except for the 9001 glue
I bought that from Hobby Lobby.*

* 2 plates same size
*1 large plate *mine had a wide lip on it*
*2 glass candlesticks
*clear glue


Step 1.

Apply glue to the rim of smallest part of the candlestick


Step 2.

Apply the candlestick to the center of your largest plate


Step 3.

Apply glue to the rim of the larger part of the candlestick


Step 4.

Apply one of your smaller plates to the just glued rim
& add a sturdy book to help set the plate.



Step 5.

After you have let this set for 1hour, remove book
and repeat steps 1-4 to complete your second tier.


Step 6.

Your DONE!!



Here is the set up from the shower.




Everyone was amazed that I *made* that cupcake stand.

Its sooo easy everyone!

I hope you enjoyed my thrifty Thursday tutorial




19 comments:

  1. Well done! It adds that personal touch to your bridal shower. And it's so thrifty! I did my own flower wreath center piece for my church wedding using plastic flowers recycled from another wedding.

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  2. Just stumbled across your blog. I love it!!!

    Wow what a great idea! I have never thought of making one myself. Good job. I love it!!

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  3. Absolutely brilliant! I think this is so cute!

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  4. Andrea, I'm totally trying this tonight. I might make 2 and add 1 as part of my Mom's Mother's Day gift. :o)

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  5. I must get myself some of that glue in order to make myself a cupcake stand! I love it!

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  6. Great job!! Did you get the plates at Dollar General, The Dollar Tree...which $ Store? I SO need to make some of these!! ;)

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  7. Adorable! I really want to make one now!

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  8. Love the spring plates! Darling stand

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  9. Oh what a great idea, I love it! I will be making one for sure :)
    Thanks for sharing!
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  10. this is such a neat idea! i heart cupcakes and organized things, so this is totally up my alley!

    dash dot dotty

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  11. LOVE this idea! I am all about the cupcakes and cute ways to display them. Very fun tutorial. Thanks for sharing your link at the DIY Weddings linky party at Craft Gossip!

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