Hey Guys!! I spent my weekend with the fam in Lubbock and made it home just in time to share my next project with you. A few weeks ago I saw a picture of an antique cake stand in a magazine and was instantly inspired to copy… although this shanty is far from antique:) Here’s what I did…
I started by purchasing my supplies. I found three great hat boxes at Hobby Lobby at 50% off. I paid less than $12 for all three… woohoo!!
I also bought 2 unfinished wood candlesticks and a bag of 6 little candlesticks. This picture shows 3… you only need 2.
I also had my Gorilla Glue Epoxy handy… Hot glue will not cut it on this project! I had to pull out my big guns…
For this project I only used the tops of the hat boxes. My first step was to glue my candlesticks to the tops. I added glue to each candlestick and started building…
My little candlesticks became the feet for the bottom stand…
Still building…
I used another little candlestick for the top and glued an unfinished wood finial to it. You can find these at Lowe’s on the trim aisle.
Now to add it to the top…
My next step was to get this baby one color! My color of choice… Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White spray paint. I took it out in the garage and gave it a couple of coats.
When my paint dried I was wanting this to appear antique, so I distressed the candlesticks using my 3M block sander…
I then used a Shanty Sisters favorite… Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze over the entire stand. You just paint it on and wipe it off with a cloth. You can leave as much on as you like to get the finish you like best.
Almost done…
I do love natural lighting for my photos so much better, but when you finish your project at 9:00pm that typically is not an option. Sorry!
My final step was to dress it up. I fought the urge to cover it in Christmas goodies! But, I did “Winterize” it a bit. I picked up some pine cones from a house down the street and added just a few walnuts on there as well. The best part about this… You won’t have to hide this project in a closet 10 months out of the year! It can be decorated for every season! What do you think??
We are so, so, soooo excited about the party this week!! Hope you guys have your posts ready! If you need more details on it you can click HERE. Don’t forget to grab our button below and add it to your sidebar and post. Just copy and paste it! Thanks!!!
Very clever. Love the finished product.
wow!!! I love that!
I love it!!! Super chic!
I love, love…this idea. I will have to head out to Hobby lobby soon and try this myself. Thanks for sharing!
This is great! I made something very similar a couple of years ago. Instead of hat box lids, I used unfinished wood plates (available at Hobby Lobby), and then on the bottom, I glued a $4 plastic lazy susan (the kind you use in the cabinet for spices). I then added cups all around on each level, and filled them with crayons, colored pencils, etc., for a little girl's room. You can see it here (fourth picture down):
http://www.kristilinauerinteriors.com/portfolio-1.html
Great idea…But, what are you going to do with the actual hat box??? Can't wait to see
adorable!!
you are a genius! this is such a great idea!!! thanks for posting.
This idea is brilliant!
SERIOUSLY! GEEEZ! I'm in love love love! FABulous idea!
That is SO cute. I need one of those for my cupcakes.
Very cool! 🙂
There are some seriously long comments on this thread/blog already! Wow!
You girls just continue to amaze me. This is wild. To second one of the comments, I too, was thinking of buying a cupcake stand, but this is brilliant. I do have a few hat boxes, but they are all filled!
Hmmm…this may mean a trip to the 'ole H/L (don't you just LOVE H/L)?
Thanks for the brilliant idea. Posting now on fb and twitter to share!
must make this asap!!
GORGEOUS!!! I love to entertain and have collected several cake plates over the years. This idea takes it to another level! Genius!!! I can not wait to make one – thanks for the inspiration!