Have you any aluminum pots kicking around?
You know those little Ikea numbers?
What about a round silver serving tray?
Perhaps?
Well…
What do you get when you put an Ikea pot and an old silver tray together?
How about a cake stand?!
Looks an awful lot like this one which cost about $20 at Homesense.
Wanna make your own?
DIY Cake Stand
Supplies:
- Ikea plant pot (Socker)
- thrifted silver tray
- glue gun & glue
- primer
- spray paint (I used Rust Oleum Painter’s Touch in Blossom White)
- Flip tray upside down on a table. Using hot glue, affix the pot to center of the bottom of the tray. Let dry for a minute or two.
- In a well-ventilated area spray entire piece with primer. Let dry according to directions.
- Over the primer, apply one to two coats of paint. Follow dry times on can.
Cost:
- pot $1.99
- tray $5 (there are stacks of these at thrift stores)
- primer and paint $2 (MAX. hardly used any paint and primer)
- glue stick $0 (on hand)
TOTAL $9
If you’re lucky you may even score a silver tray with the divided glass dish still intact!
Why is that lucky, you ask?
Because then you can use it to add some height to your buffet table…
Any way you use it, this Simple DIY Cakestand is super thrifty and super handy!
What else could you make from thrifted finds? Any other cake stand ideas?
P.S. I would suggest not putting food directly onto painted surface. Use a pie plate, a napkin or something. M-kay?
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Great idea!!
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Hi my name is Nelly and I visit Ikea a couple of times a month does this make me an Ikea addict
?. I love this diy it turned out great! I might try one of my own soon.
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If I said yes, you may be an ikea addict – I’d be like the pot calling the kettle black!
This is awesome! I’m pinning it and can’t wait to try it. I would probably use those pretty paper doilies you find in the dollar store or the baking section of the supermarket.
Paper doilies are a great idea!
This looks quite adorable! Simple and straight forward tutorial. Great DIY Shannon!Happy Monday
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Holy cow, sweet idea!! I’d love it if you would share it at the It’s a Party link party… I know what you’re thinking, but I have been a follower of yours for a while
http://designdreamsbyanne.blogspot.ca/2012/10/its-party-time-linky-party.html
Have a great week!
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What a great idea! And it turned out beautifully.
Debbie
Thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing this at Its a Party! Love it!
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Love that idea!! It looks so fantastic and it’s a great size. PS: if you want someone to take your homesense one off you hands, I’d be happy to.
DH broke one of mine {he was totally in the dog house!}
Ha! I adore my Homesense cake stand!