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Misc Thrift Store Makeovers

How to Make a Beautiful Cake Stand from Thrifted Finds

I’ve seen many different DIY cake stand ideas on Pinterest but this is actually the first time that I ever made one!  What have I been waiting for?  I’ve had this candlestick for YEARS and have used it in many holiday decor vignettes in my home and markets.  I bought it at an estate sale for $1.00.  The cheese dome I found just recently at my favorite thrift store.  It was $1.99 for the top and bottom.  The wood base has a few scratch marks on it and there was just a tiny chip off one edge of the dome.

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Supplies for DIY Cake Stand

  • cheese dome & tray (from the thrift store)
  • candlestick (from the thrift store)
  • wood glue
  • paint – I used Paint & Paddles, Oyster
  • paintbrush
  • sandpaper
  • Americana Decor varnish

How to Make a Cake Stand

I started by cleaning all three pieces with some all-purpose cleaning spray and an old washcloth.  They were pretty gross!

Then I removed the feet off the bottom of the wood base, turned it upside down, and glued the candlestick to the center.  I measured just to make sure I had it directly in the middle.

Then, I let the wood glue dry overnight before painting two coats of creamy chalk-type paint.  I used two coats of paint, let it dry completely, and sanded it with 320-grit sandpaper.  To finish off, I covered it with a light coat of matte varnish.

Using a cake (or cookie) stand makes even simple storebought cookies look more elegant, don’t you think?

I’m using this right now but it’ll probably be in my Paris Flea Market booth next month.  I’ll come back and update to let you know what it sells for.


More Thrift Store Makeovers

If you enjoyed this DIY cake stand, you might also like these:

  • DIY Painted Picture Frames
  • The Secret to Homemade Chalk Paint
  • Dollar Store DIY Cake Stands
  • How to Choose a Cake Stand
  • DIY Remote Control Tray

Thanks for reading my project!  I’d love to hear what you’ve been making.  Leave a comment and let me know.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Originally published on February 27, 2017.


14 Comments

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Comments

  1. Vicki Peterson says

    March 2, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Love it. It’s great seeing all the fun stuff you can make with thrift store finds!

    Reply
  2. Smiling Notes says

    March 6, 2017 at 7:39 am

    I always love simple and creative DIYs especially if it’s a thrifty find 🙂 Thanks for joining us at the Family joy blog link up party. Pinned 🙂 xoxo

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 6, 2017 at 7:49 am

      Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  3. Kim~madeinaday says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    This is so cute! I actually have one of those cheese/cake thingys and my husband washed it in the dishwasher and ruined it. Great inspiration! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week! Sharing on Twitter.
    Kim

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    March 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Great project Ann. I love how this turned out.

    Have a great weekend.

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 11, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
  5. Sandra Garth says

    March 12, 2017 at 9:37 am

    I have had a cheese dome for over 20 years and haven’t used it once. On the other hand, I bake lots of cakes and love collecting cake stands. This project is definitely for me!

    Reply
  6. Toni | Small Home Soul says

    March 31, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    Wow, it looks like it came that way from the store! Lovely 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kathy A says

    February 27, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    I have a cheese dome sitting on my kitchen counter waiting for inspiration to strike. Maybe NOW, I’ll have some incentive. Thanx for the nudge!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 3, 2019 at 4:30 am

      Yes… do it!

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    March 29, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I love this! I especially love that you have had the candlestick for years and still remember what you paid for it😊 I forget things in the oven but can remember what I paid for treasures😉 years ago😂 Thank you for sharing your talents❤

    Reply
  9. Maurine says

    October 17, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    Very helpful tips for my thrift shopping 🛍 keep up the good work with your blog I’m sure lots of people will appreciate what you’re doing.
    Maurine

    Reply
  10. Cheri says

    April 6, 2022 at 7:27 am

    CUTE 🥰 Ideas Ann ❗️Thank You FOR Sharing 👍🏼♥️G-d♥️Bless😊

    Reply

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