Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Cake Stands

Usually at our Retreats we do a block exchange.
We come home with enough blocks to make some kind of wonderful quilt.
This year we opted to do 'kits' for one another.
Rule was: Anything goes.
It did not have to be sewing related at all, hence the rule: anything goes.
I'll be posting about the different ones in the coming week.
I saw this darling idea on Betz White's Blog many moons ago.
I thought it would be such a quick, fun project.
Just perfect for a kit.
I've been hanging out at the local thrift stores scouring the Kitchen Section for plates, glasses and vases.
I was thrilled with my findings.
I tried an adhesive from Home Depot called
LOCTITE Houseware Repair, DishwasherSafe, Fast drying, 1 oz.
It sets up quickly and is washable.
Side Note: Acetone will take out any mishaps you might get on your L.L. Bean sweater.

I wish these all resided at my home but alas..............I am all about sharing and giving.
AND receiving. And boy did I receive.
Can't wait to show and tell some more!

15 comments:

  1. o.k. that's really cool. i'll pass that along to my thrifting sister. now stop kidding around & tell us who made that gorgeous quilt in the background.

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  2. That quilt is from Leela and I've got a little video/tutorial coming up as soon as I can get it downloaded. It is super cute, isn't it??!!

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  3. Cute cake stands! And that quilt is super cute, too.

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  4. I just bought one of these on Etsy for a friend's birthday gift. Good to know how they are made!

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  5. I love loVE LOVE them, how crafty are you!

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  6. Super cute! I actually have that same scalloped white plate up front. Now i know what to do with it!! :)
    And that quilt is freaking awesome!! Can't wait for the tutorial.

    ;)Rachel

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  7. VERY CUTE and Creative!! The quilt in the background in stunning :D

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  8. Oh my gosh - I have an entire shelf in my pantry that holds a variety of vases that are never used! What a great idea! Thanks, Des! Cheers!

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  9. Cake stands are so fun. You can use them for so many things.

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  10. This was such a fun project that I think I will make more for my sister's for Christmas. Mine has an honored spot in my China cupboard right up front. Thanks Des!

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  11. Very clever! I'm going to have to copy you, meow!

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  12. I really love the one with the aqua plate, oh, its mine I'm so glad. It is on my dining table right now and I love it
    I will be at the thrift store tomorrow hunting more plates and stands. love ya

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  13. Great minds think alike! LOL. Have I heard that somewhere before? ;o) ooxx`jod

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  14. Love the brie and grape photo! Tres elegante (pardon the bad French)....

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  15. I have already been to the thrift stores and found some great plates. Thanks for the fun idea! My students are making them for a dessert buffet for a lunch we will be hosting for Mr. Tom Luna (just found out when I got back Monday he wants to come to our school)!

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