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:

  1. ChrisNovember 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    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!

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  2. Room to InspireNovember 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    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

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  3. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    SO CUTE AND CREATIVE AND ADORABLE! i LOVE IT!

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  4. Traci@ Beneath My HeartNovember 1, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    That turned out great! Good job!

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  5. JaneNovember 1, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    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.

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  6. SuzanneNovember 1, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    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.

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  7. Nicole @ the style hatchNovember 1, 2009 at 8:48 PM

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

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  8. SarahNovember 1, 2009 at 8:48 PM

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

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  9. 'T'November 1, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    this rules.

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  10. Tales From My Empty NestNovember 1, 2009 at 8:55 PM

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

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  11. KristinNovember 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM

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

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  12. NoriNovember 1, 2009 at 9:08 PM

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

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  13. AnneNovember 1, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    This is one of the best Shanty2Chic projects yet!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM

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

    pk @ Room Remix

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  15. ValerieNovember 1, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    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!

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  16. DarinNovember 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM

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

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  17. Nancy WyattNovember 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM

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

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  18. Mama ThompsonNovember 1, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    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?!

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  19. Moore MinutesNovember 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Brilliant!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    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

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  21. cindyNovember 2, 2009 at 3:07 AM

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

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  22. duchessNovember 2, 2009 at 3:24 AM

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

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  23. duchessNovember 2, 2009 at 3:24 AM

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  24. Liz FutchNovember 2, 2009 at 3:54 AM

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

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Liz
    www.wibitsmotivations.com

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  25. Samantha2818November 2, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    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!).

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  26. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaNovember 2, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    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..

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  27. JaneNovember 2, 2009 at 5:02 AM

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

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  28. SarahNovember 2, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Cute! I love this idea!!

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  29. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseNovember 2, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    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!!

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  30. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 5:56 AM

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

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  31. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityNovember 2, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    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!

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  32. Heather HendersonNovember 2, 2009 at 6:35 AM

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

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  33. ~ ReganNovember 2, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    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~

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  34. LouLouNovember 2, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    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!

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  35. The Mellberg FamilyNovember 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    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?

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  36. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM

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

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  37. SherriNovember 2, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    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.

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  38. SherrieNovember 2, 2009 at 9:34 AM

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

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  39. Lovely ScribblesNovember 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    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!!

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  40. Sarah ForbesNovember 2, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    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

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  41. SarahNovember 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Awesome project. Would look great at a wedding too.

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  42. CindyNovember 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM

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

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  43. MelissaNovember 2, 2009 at 12:11 PM

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

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  44. Om Kareem أم كريمNovember 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM

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

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  45. Gina SiscoNovember 2, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    WAAAAY cool, you gals amaze me!

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  46. KirkKrewNovember 2, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Love it! I will definitely be copying this!

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  47. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 1:48 PM

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

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  48. dmvoccolaNovember 2, 2009 at 2:46 PM

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

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  49. KimMalkNovember 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM

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

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  50. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 2, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    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.

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  51. TameraNovember 2, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    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

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  52. KimmyNovember 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    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!

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  53. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 6:19 PM

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

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  54. Miss Mustard SeedNovember 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

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

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  55. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 2, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    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.

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  56. JennyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I love this project! You are so creative!

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  57. Lacie @ Creative AttemptsNovember 2, 2009 at 8:44 PM

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

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  58. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    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.

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  59. Embellished BayouNovember 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM

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

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  60. Steph @ somewhatsimpleNovember 2, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    I love it!!!

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  61. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingNovember 3, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    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!

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  62. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingNovember 3, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    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!

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  63. suzspeaksNovember 3, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    must make this asap!!

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  64. DebbieNovember 3, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    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!

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  65. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Very cool! :)

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  66. LollyNovember 3, 2009 at 5:38 AM

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

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  67. RobynNovember 3, 2009 at 6:32 AM

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

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  68. elizabethNovember 3, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    This idea is brilliant!

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  69. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 8:11 AM

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

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  70. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    adorable!!

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  71. WandaNovember 3, 2009 at 9:15 AM

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

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  72. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingNovember 3, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    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

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  73. David and ChristineNovember 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM

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

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  74. Karen The Graphics FairyNovember 3, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I love it!!! Super chic!

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  75. Kim -today's creative blogNovember 3, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    wow!!! I love that!

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  76. Sharon@Sharon at HomeNovember 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Very clever. Love the finished product.

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  77. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comNovember 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM

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

    XOXO
    Jen

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  78. A Vie RenouveleNovember 3, 2009 at 3:27 PM

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

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  79. TheresaNovember 3, 2009 at 4:24 PM

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

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  80. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    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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  84. SarahNovember 4, 2009 at 6:12 PM

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

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  85. V I N T A G E O L O G I E November 5, 2009 at 3:19 AM

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

    xo
    Jill

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  86. Nice and Easy AntiquesNovember 5, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Looks great! Wonderful project!

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  87. HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiSNovember 5, 2009 at 9:36 AM

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

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  88. ClaudiaNovember 5, 2009 at 2:34 PM

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

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  89. bjNovember 12, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    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)

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  90. Jenn EricksonNovember 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

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

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  91. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and PetalsNovember 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    wow that is too cute !!!

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  92. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 5:07 AM

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

    ~Liz

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  93. Lori (All That Splatters)November 13, 2009 at 8:20 AM

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

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  94. AmyNovember 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    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

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  95. UnknownNovember 26, 2009 at 6:27 AM

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

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  96. JulieDecember 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    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!!!

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  97. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    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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