Sunday, November 1, 2009

Whitney's Wannabe Antique Cake Stand

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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??































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97 comments:

Chris said...

Are you serious? This is such a great idea! I've got a million of those hat boxes in my basement, and I know exactly what I'm going to do with them. Thanks for the great tutorial!

Room to Inspire said...

Okay Ladies, I have seriously been trying to come up with a creative way of "making" a stand just like this! And I kept getting stumped when it came to the actual tray portion - the hat boxes are brilliant! Love it.

Chelsea

Unknown said...

SO CUTE AND CREATIVE AND ADORABLE! i LOVE IT!

Traci@ Beneath My Heart said...

That turned out great! Good job!

Jane said...

We creatives think alike! This is almost exactly what I made for my Gorilla Glue project. Not exactly, but the candle sticks part is the same! You'll see it on Thursday.

Suzanne said...

Your creativity astounds me. Seriously. I've been thinking of purchasing a cupcake stand and now I think I'll make something like this instead. Love it. Thanks so much for the idea.

Nicole @ the style hatch said...

This is just darling!!! I can't wait to make one!

Sarah said...

Creative clever idea! This looks terrific and perfect for the upcoming holidays. Thanks for sharing this idea.

'T' said...

this rules.

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

This turned out really cute!!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!

Kristin said...

This is so cute! How much weight do you think the cardboard box lids will hold?

Nori said...

Ooooooo!!! Love this project!!! You two are blessed with creative juices!! :) Thanks for sharing them with us!

Anne said...

This is one of the best Shanty2Chic projects yet!

Anonymous said...

What a creative way to make a cake stand! It turned out great.

pk @ Room Remix

Valerie said...

All I can say is WOW! What a great idea! I am filing this little gem away at thecraftersfilebox.blogspot.com.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Darin said...

*SIGH* I miss Hobby Lobby. Curse smaller towns and their lack of craft supplies!

Nancy Wyatt said...

Awesome! I have those hat boxes to store stamps...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Hugs from Conroe, TX!

Mama Thompson said...

I LOVE that...I may have to find a place in my home that needs that...which would mean that I need to make one right?!

Moore Minutes said...

Brilliant!

Anonymous said...

Great idea! I am wondering about how much weight you could put on each tray or would it have to be light things like the pinecones?

blessings
mary

cindy said...

Well, I think you're a genius. That's what I think. :o)

duchess said...

Great idea! Hat box lids, plain candlesticks & gorilla glue, who knew?

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Liz Futch said...

I love your projects! They are so fun and always turn out fabulous!!

Thanks for the inspiration!
Liz
www.wibitsmotivations.com

Samantha2818 said...

You never cease to amaze me. I thought I was creative but I am incompetent compared to you two! You seem to be able to turn anything at all into something amazing. I am speechless (for once!).

Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama said...

what do i think?? I think its just tooo cute for words, and i wanna make one for my table. Thanks for sharing all your tips and ideas..

Jane said...

Fabulous project!! You know this one is going to be copied!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jane

Sarah said...

Cute! I love this idea!!

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

This is such a great idea! I find these round boxes at the Goodwill all the time. I will start adding to my collection so I can try this project out. Thank You!!

Unknown said...

I love this project! I have some hat boxes that need repurposing. Thanks!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

You girls are good!! What a great project, love how it turned out. If I had room for one more stand, I'd make one of these for sure. Ya'll are a whirlwind of projects!

Heather Henderson said...

that is such a great project! i may have to try it out too.

~ Regan said...

Ooh, I love it! I want to have more reddish accents- do you know of a good 'barn red' or something that doesn't scream 'firetruck'? All the reds I've tried are WAY too bright! If I find a good pait, I would love to make this in red. :) Thanks for sharing~

LouLou said...

Girls, JUST when I think you can't possibly do ANYTHING cuter you come up with this! Do you ever sleep, or does your mind just ROLL with ideas all night??? I think you 2 are fabulous!

The Mellberg Family said...

Hey, I'm from Lubbock. I love your blog and all your great ideas. Will you please give us a tour of your home. The glimpses I get in the background of your pictures it looks gorgeous.

What part of the state do you live in now?

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! That is brilliant! I love your blog, you both are awesome and full of creative ideas!

Sherri said...

TOTALLY awesome! LOVE all of ya'lls ideas. You just KEEP amazing me. And giving me things to think about, make, do! I LOVE that! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents with all of us.

Sherrie said...

I can't believe you made that!!! I am so going to make one this week!! Thank you for your inspiration!!!
Sherrie

Lovely Scribbles said...

This is so awesome! I'm always looking for creative ways to display cupcakes and other treats, plus I love doing crafts. This is perfect!!

Sarah Forbes said...

super sweet! LOVE it. I have some hat boxes that I am not using! I know exactly what to do with them (only my stand will be PINK!)

www.sarahatbeyondallmeasure.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Awesome project. Would look great at a wedding too.

Cindy said...

That is just amazing! So creative! I love it!!!

Melissa said...

That's awesome!! Thank you for sharing. Love it.

Om Kareem أم كريم said...

This is great! I want to make one too! I love your blog, you two have amazing ideas.

Gina Sisco said...

WAAAAY cool, you gals amaze me!

KirkKrew said...

Love it! I will definitely be copying this!

Unknown said...

Great ideal, I have wanted to make one for a while but didn't know what to use. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy

dmvoccola said...

That is just the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. Another thing that I wish I had thought of! Brilliant!

KimMalk said...

@cheapchichome. Very creative. I've been wanting something like this--never would have thought of this. Great job, girls!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

What a cool cake stand. And, thanks for the step-by-step how to.
Now, what are you going to make with the bottom halves of the hat boxes????Bet you are thinking up an idea already. Can't wait to see it.

Tamera said...

Okay, I was a little skeptical at first...cake stand? really?
Oh, how I love it! It looks great with the pinecones, too!
thanks for sharing!
tamera@doubledelight

Kimmy said...

Oh my word!! I always think you can't possibly wow me again with your projects, but you never cease to amaze me!!! I love this, thanks SO much for sharing!

Unknown said...

Holy cow, another fabulous idea. I absolutely love this!

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Very cute, girls! That is creative and it looks great. Well done.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

This is so great! I was actually thinking of buying something like this to use at Christmas, and now I know that if I don't find anything I like {at a reasonable price}, I can make one.

Jenny said...

I love this project! You are so creative!

Lacie @ Creative Attempts said...

I can't tell you how much i love this you are amazingly talented!! thank you so much for sharing

Unknown said...

Brilliant!!! What a smart, creative and inexpensive idea. This looks wonderful and I love it with the pine cones. The aging is fabulous.

Have a great day...Tracy :)

P.S. In case I haven't alrady told you already, I'm hosting a fall giveaway. I hope you'll stop by and enter.

Embellished Bayou said...

Another amazing project...why am I still surprised by your fabulous creativity?!!?

Steph @ somewhatsimple said...

I love it!!!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

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!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

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!

suzspeaks said...

must make this asap!!

Debbie said...

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!

Anonymous said...

Very cool! :)

Lolly said...

That is SO cute. I need one of those for my cupcakes.

Robyn said...

SERIOUSLY! GEEEZ! I'm in love love love! FABulous idea!

elizabeth said...

This idea is brilliant!

Anonymous said...

you are a genius! this is such a great idea!!! thanks for posting.

Unknown said...

adorable!!

Wanda said...

Great idea...But, what are you going to do with the actual hat box??? Can't wait to see

Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating said...

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

David and Christine said...

I love, love...this idea. I will have to head out to Hobby lobby soon and try this myself. Thanks for sharing!

Karen The Graphics Fairy said...

I love it!!! Super chic!

Kim -today's creative blog said...

wow!!! I love that!

Sharon@Sharon at Home said...

Very clever. Love the finished product.

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

FABULOUS! I love it! I have my project ready for the gorilla glue challenge!

XOXO
Jen

A Vie Renouvele said...

Love it!!!!!!! You have such great ideas! Thanks for all the inspiration! Linda

Theresa said...

Okay, fess up, you are related to Martha Stewart right????? You are seriously creative. WOW Thanks for all the inspiration.

Unknown said...

This is one of the most amazing posts I've seen today. I would have never thought of this. Wow...I'm blown away!

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Sarah said...

Fabulous, absolutely fabulous!
God's blessings, Sarah :D

V I N T A G E O L O G I E said...

A hat box and glue ... who knew!
Awesome inspiration here ... thank you!

xo
Jill

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Looks great! Wonderful project!

HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiS said...

Oh my goodness, isn't that the cuteset thing!! You did good, girl!!

Claudia said...

I love that you used a hatbox! Perfect - I have some of those candlesticks and finials in a box somewhere. Hmmm.

bj said...

This is so cute...very creative.
Next time you are going to be in Lubbock, give me a shout, I'll, I'll email you my phone no. and maybe can buy you lunch!! :O)

Jenn Erickson said...

This is really brilliant! What incredibly creative thinking! Amazing! You do so many wonderful projects, but this is my absolute fav so far!

Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...

wow that is too cute !!!

Unknown said...

WAY TOO FREAKING CUTE!!!! LOVE IT!!!

~Liz

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

I LOVE this!! What a great idea. I haven't crafted in ages. You've inspired me to get started again. Beautiful!

Amy said...

I love your blog! You both are so inspiring! I just had to run out and find all the supplies so I could make one too. I couldn't find hatboxes, so I used burner covers! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
www.craftyadhd.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

How Brilliant and so pretty! I might just have to try this myself..maybe!
Daisy~

Julie said...

i love this! i am gonna try it with the lids from the old cannisters that the thrift stores are loaded with!! i think those things cost like 25 cents each or at least they are less than $1! i like the idea of them because i can make it a tad smaller for a smaller area!!!
fun!! i cant wait to hit th ethrift stores!!!

Anonymous said...

My friend made this and she told me she got it off your blog. Super cute!! It took me awhile to find it though. Please consider adding a categories to your blog :)

 
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