This DIY Vintage Cake Plate is just the kind of upcycled project I live for! Whether it is an item found at a yard sale, thrift store, or yes – even the Dollar Store, I love making fun upcycled items. There is a thrill in taking something old or plain and turning it into something beautiful. Frames, knick knacks, plates, whatever. There is a charm and self satisfaction in upcycled pieces you create that you wont find in high end home goods stores. Spray paint is another favorite of mine, a quick burst of color quickly changes a look, theme, feel of and object for just a couple dollars. Finish it off with just a touch of aging and you have a beautiful vintage feel cake stand.
DIY Vintage Cake Plate
Potlucks, summer barbecues or birthday parties need something beautiful like this vintage cake plate I made. I love being able to use simple inexpensive items to create something gorgeous for every day use. You can spend under $5 to make this great piece and use it throughout the summer months to throw parties where all of your friends will rave over where you found that beautiful piece!
Supplies Needed:
large glass plate
candle holder
e6000 adhesive, clear
spray paint
clear coat spray
fine sandpaper or a nail file
alcohol and paper towels
Directions:
Begin by wiping down the surface of your plate and candle holder well with a paper towel dampened with alcohol. Allow to dry completely.
Spray candle holder with a light coat of paint, dry for 5 minutes, apply 2-3 additional coats until desired coverage has been reached.
Once completely dry spray with 2-3 coats of clear sealant. If you want to age it a bit like I did rough up the edges a little with sand paper before spraying on clear coat.
Find the center of your plate, place your candle holder in the center and draw a ring around the plate, a dry erase marker is great for this.
Sand inside the circle to create a more pourous surface, wipe away with alcohol. Do the same with the edge of your candle holder that will be attached to plate.
Apply a generous bead of glue just inside the line.
Press candle holder into plate and dry overnight.
Your cake plate is ready for your next delicious and moist bundt cake or a tall stack of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies even! When not being used for cake you can add an arrangement of candles and flowers to it, use it in the bathroom for toiletries, or on your dresser to hold jewelry.
This is the ultimate in cheap DIY, and especially awesome for those who are always looking for a great dollar store craft to make!
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Laurie says
This is such an awesome project! Love how it turned out. I love dollar store crafts! Thank you for sharing with us at Brag About It! Pinning! I just became a new follower too!
~Laurie
Megin says
I love this! Especially the shabby chic yellow paint.
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
~ Megin of VMG206
Katie says
Yay! Thanks so much!! We love your weekly party!!!
Julie says
Looks fabulous, I love the bright colour you chose. I have an old cake plate which I picked up for a charity shop years ago so I don’t need to make one like this but I think a bright stand part would look great, I might dig out some spray paint, see what I can do!
Katie says
It is such a fun & easy craft that is so multi purpose.