Happy spring everyone! Even though the weather in the Northeast is still so stinkin’ cold, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. And I’ve been doing some spring DIY projects lately to help me move on from the awful winter we’ve had. If you missed them, check them out here:
burlap converted frame with calendar
With the warm weather and upcoming holidays, this seems to be a great time for get togethers with family & friends. So I have a quick DIY project that would work for any entertaining you may be doing this spring {or anytime really!}. Tiered dessert trays. Anyone can do this project. anyone. And It’s easy and cheap – two of my favorite DIY criteria!
Tiered dessert trays are great, versatile serving pieces for a party, holiday, or even a baby or wedding shower. Plus they can make any dessert – or appetizer – look so much better. I put cheap, store-bought cupcakes and cookies on mine and don’t they look more appealing on this cute tiered dessert tray than on a regular plate?
Here’s a list of the materials you need. You might even have these already…
– 3 different sized plates. I bought acrylic ones at Target, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a dessert plate. You can match your plates or mix them up. I liked the mixed up look and even changed the plate shapes.
– 2 candlesticks. These can be ceramic or glass. But I suggest they not be too wide so they don’t take up too much plate space. But they should be thick enough to be supportive. Mine are 3″ at the base and 1.5″ at the top and 6″ high.
– hot glue. My research suggested silicone adhesive or even gorilla glue but the hot glue seems to be holding fine for me. I don’t always have good luck with gorilla glue and I’ve never tried the silicone adhesive. But if you have trouble with hot glue, try one of those options.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With a pencil or sharpie, measure the center of the bottom plate and then mark where the outer edges of the bottom of the candlestick will go so it’s centered. Glue the first candlestick onto the center of the bottom plate. Let dry.
2. Flip the bottom plate/candlestick over and measure the center of the middle plate and where the outer edges of the TOP of the candlestick will go. Glue the top of the candlestick to the center of the middle plate. Let dry.
3. Continue with the top plate and let the entire piece dry.
Oh-so-easy! And now you have a functional and adorable serving piece for your next party. And this piece cost me under $10. Not bad.
Now just fill with you favorite treats and enjoy!
I love it! The plates you chose are great! What a festive touch to any dessert table!
Thanks Candice! I’m making another one today – and I can’t wait to use them!!
Love this project! I come across a lot of mismatched plates at my job working for an estate sale company. This is an easy fun thing to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks so much! Great idea to use old mismatched plates for this project! I’ve been collecting candlesticks from antique stores too. Good luck! Send along pictures of your final piece if you get a chance!
This is such a neat idea… I may actually bop down to Dollar Tree and do this this afternoon!
Thanks so much! What a great idea to try Dollar Tree – good luck!
That is such a good idea, it looks great with the different types of plates!
Thank you, Valerie! So easy to do…
I’ve always wanted to make one of these, yours turned out great!
Jenna
Thanks, Jenna – so easy!! You should try it! Thanks for stopping by…
This looks fab! They’re soooo expensive to buy and yours is so unique! Definitely going to give this a ago 🙂
Stopping by from Two Cup Tuesday linky 🙂
Shel at Sweet Petite
Thanks so much, Shel! They usually are so expensive – definitely try it and let me know how it comes out! Thanks for stopping by…. ; )
I was going to buy one but now think making one is way better! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays at 9AM eastern time and runs until Wednesday night. 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
This is adroable! I would love for you to link up with us at The Creative Circle! The party is open until the end of the weekend. http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/03/TheCreativeCircleWeek8.html
Thanks, Angela!! I just linked up a few of my projects. I love your blog!!! And thanks for hosting a great link party. I’ll definitely keep coming back!
Love this!!
Thank you!!
great idea! love the change up in colors/shapes! what an easy way to make custom pieces for any party or special occasion or craft display! Thanks for linking to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Thanks so much for your comments and I love the Snickerdoodle Sunday Link Party!!
I love making these- I always use vintage pieces I find at thrift stores, but I’m definitely jealous of being able to use the ole’ glue gun with the lighter-weight acrylic parts!! 😉 So glad you linked up to Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again this weekend!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Thanks, Sarah!! Vintage pieces are a great idea for these pieces! I have the best luck finding candlesticks at antique stores too. I’ll definitely keep linking up!! Thanks for stopping by.