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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??
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!!!
UPDATE~
97 comments:
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!
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
SO CUTE AND CREATIVE AND ADORABLE! i LOVE IT!
That turned out great! Good job!
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.
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.
This is just darling!!! I can't wait to make one!
Creative clever idea! This looks terrific and perfect for the upcoming holidays. Thanks for sharing this idea.
this rules.
This turned out really cute!!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!
This is so cute! How much weight do you think the cardboard box lids will hold?
Ooooooo!!! Love this project!!! You two are blessed with creative juices!! :) Thanks for sharing them with us!
This is one of the best Shanty2Chic projects yet!
What a creative way to make a cake stand! It turned out great.
pk @ Room Remix
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!
*SIGH* I miss Hobby Lobby. Curse smaller towns and their lack of craft supplies!
Awesome! I have those hat boxes to store stamps...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Hugs from Conroe, TX!
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?!
Brilliant!
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
Well, I think you're a genius. That's what I think. :o)
Great idea! Hat box lids, plain candlesticks & gorilla glue, who knew?
I love your projects! They are so fun and always turn out fabulous!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Liz
www.wibitsmotivations.com
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!).
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..
Fabulous project!! You know this one is going to be copied!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jane
Cute! I love this idea!!
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!!
I love this project! I have some hat boxes that need repurposing. Thanks!
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!
that is such a great project! i may have to try it out too.
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~
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!
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?
Oh my goodness! That is brilliant! I love your blog, you both are awesome and full of creative ideas!
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.
I can't believe you made that!!! I am so going to make one this week!! Thank you for your inspiration!!!
Sherrie
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!!
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
Awesome project. Would look great at a wedding too.
That is just amazing! So creative! I love it!!!
That's awesome!! Thank you for sharing. Love it.
This is great! I want to make one too! I love your blog, you two have amazing ideas.
WAAAAY cool, you gals amaze me!
Love it! I will definitely be copying this!
Great ideal, I have wanted to make one for a while but didn't know what to use. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
That is just the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. Another thing that I wish I had thought of! Brilliant!
@cheapchichome. Very creative. I've been wanting something like this--never would have thought of this. Great job, girls!
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.
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
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!
Holy cow, another fabulous idea. I absolutely love this!
Very cute, girls! That is creative and it looks great. Well done.
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.
I love this project! You are so creative!
I can't tell you how much i love this you are amazingly talented!! thank you so much for sharing
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.
Another amazing project...why am I still surprised by your fabulous creativity?!!?
I love it!!!
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!
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!
must make this asap!!
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!
Very cool! :)
That is SO cute. I need one of those for my cupcakes.
SERIOUSLY! GEEEZ! I'm in love love love! FABulous idea!
This idea is brilliant!
you are a genius! this is such a great idea!!! thanks for posting.
adorable!!
Great idea...But, what are you going to do with the actual hat box??? Can't wait to see
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
I love, love...this idea. I will have to head out to Hobby lobby soon and try this myself. Thanks for sharing!
I love it!!! Super chic!
wow!!! I love that!
Very clever. Love the finished product.
FABULOUS! I love it! I have my project ready for the gorilla glue challenge!
XOXO
Jen
Love it!!!!!!! You have such great ideas! Thanks for all the inspiration! Linda
Okay, fess up, you are related to Martha Stewart right????? You are seriously creative. WOW Thanks for all the inspiration.
This is one of the most amazing posts I've seen today. I would have never thought of this. Wow...I'm blown away!
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous!
God's blessings, Sarah :D
A hat box and glue ... who knew!
Awesome inspiration here ... thank you!
xo
Jill
Looks great! Wonderful project!
Oh my goodness, isn't that the cuteset thing!! You did good, girl!!
I love that you used a hatbox! Perfect - I have some of those candlesticks and finials in a box somewhere. Hmmm.
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)
This is really brilliant! What incredibly creative thinking! Amazing! You do so many wonderful projects, but this is my absolute fav so far!
wow that is too cute !!!
WAY TOO FREAKING CUTE!!!! LOVE IT!!!
~Liz
I LOVE this!! What a great idea. I haven't crafted in ages. You've inspired me to get started again. Beautiful!
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
How Brilliant and so pretty! I might just have to try this myself..maybe!
Daisy~
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!!!
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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