When I used to live in a tiny home, I wanted a cake stand permanently camped out on the counter to display sweet treats and other bites of goodness. But counter space was sparse, so I simply sighed a lot as I put my baked goods into boring square glass containers with lids. Once, I happened upon a smaller cake stand, perfect for showcasing a single cupcake, and danced it home, where I discovered that even that little stand had no place to settle. I thought, if only I could find an even smaller cake stand, perhaps I could find a spot for it and its sweet (if only temporary) tenant. I never did find a smaller stand, but instead, I dreamed up this nifty project using vintage wooden spools of thread and round wooden drink coasters. I think these sweet stands are quite perfect for a mad tea party that features a variety of itty-bitty scrumptious treats. If you cannot find any suitable coasters, you can hit up your local craft store for a pack of wooden discs at least 1 1/2" across.
Project originally posted on CRAFT.
Steps
Step #1: Glue on perimeter lace or ribbon
Next
- Set out your supplies and play around with your ribbons, lace, and buttons until you have a happy combo. You can paint your discs with acrylic paint if you wish. Set aside to dry before moving on to the next step.
- Wrap a length of ribbon or lace around the edge of your coaster or disc until the edge is fully covered. Use your scissors to trim. I found my coasters at a local estate sale, while the wooden discs came from my local craft store.
- Dab a bit of tacky glue around the perimeter of the disc or coaster and spread with a finger. Gently guide your lace or ribbon around the edge.
- Too much glue will make your ribbon or lace slip - use less than you think you need and allow the glue to set for a second or two before wrapping. Set the wrapped disc atop a spool to dry.
