I created this DIY cake stand using a plate from the dollar store and an old candlestick. This is the perfect budget craft idea for a party!

Skills Required: Beginner. It’s a very easy project for those with basic crafting experience. You’ll be painting, gluing, and Mod Podging.

I actually did this DIY cake stand last year, but I wanted to share it again because I really like it. Vintage holiday-ish colors are my fav, and I think the blue and silver work in that regard – yet I could use this for a party all year round. If you love DIY cake stands for party or decorating . . . this is SO easy and inexpensive!

I assembled this DIY dessert stand for only $1. I had everything else on hand. I would love to do a series of these in coordinating patterns so that the party table I don’t have yet looks cool.

One day I will have a party table, and this will be on it! Here’s how I made this cake stand.

Dollar store plate, rhinestones, paper, circle cutter

Gather These Supplies

11″ blue plate ($1 from Dollar Tree)
Mod Podge Matte
FolkArt Enamel Paint – Silver Sterling
Candle holder (old one I had lying around the house, but the dollar store has them as well as thrift stores)
One sheet of scrapbook paper with coordinating embellishments
E-6000
Clear rhinestones
Scissors
Paintbrush
Circle cutter (optional)
Scalloped scissors (optional)

Notes and Thoughts on This Project

Before you paint anything glass with glass paint, you’ll want to make sure to clean it with mild soap and water and then let dry. You can also use rubbing alcohol.

When you paint the candlestick, make sure that you use a soft brush or the strokes will show in the paint. You will also need to paint several layers if it’s a metallic paint, letting dry between layers.

And since I’m basically a psychic, I can already predict your question. Can you put food directly on your DIY cake stand? You could, but then the decoupage police would come and arrest you.

The manufacturer recommends a clear glass plate on top of the decoupaged plate. Are you ready to try this project? The how-to card is below!

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DIY Cake Stand

Learn how to make a DIY cake stand using items from the dollar store! This is easy and you can customize it for any celebration.

Prep Time10

Active Time2

Dry Time12

Total Time14 10

Yield: stand

Cost: $3

Equipment

Scissors
Paintbrush(es)
Circle cutter (optional)
Scalloped scissors (optional)

Materials

1 Plate 11"
Mod Podge
FolkArt Enamel Colors
Candleholder
Scrapbook paper
E-6000
Clear rhinestones

Instructions

Clean the glass candlestick with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton pads. Let dry.
Paint the candlestick using glass paint. Give several coats until desired color is reached, letting dry between coats. Set aside to dry.
Cut paper to fit the center of the plate, including embellishments for the edges.
Add Mod Podge to the back of the paper and then smooth onto the plate. Repeat with the embellishments. Let dry for 15-20 minutes.
Coat the top of the plate with Mod Podge. Let dry.
Glue the plate to the top of the candlestick using the E-6000. Add a bead of glue to the edge, press the candlestick down in the middle of the bottom of the plate, and let dry.
Add rhinestones to bling the base using E-6000 if desired. Let dry completely before using.