February 26, 2011

Goodwill Cake Stand

If you have visited my blog recently then you know that I bought several 'treasures' from my local Goodwill stores. I bought things that I hope to use at my sons wedding shower and the wedding reception. So I thought I would try making a cake stand. I like how it turned out, take a look and see what you think.
Yellow apples are my favorite.

I really like glass that has the air bubbles in it so when I saw this I really wanted to buy it, but I needed to know I had a use for it.
So when I found this platter that had the same bubble look that was all I needed. I new what I would do with my new treasures. Oh and there is probably a better name for this type of glass but I am unsure what that would be and when I was looking for more glass like this on Google that's what it was called so if you know what the correct name for this just leave a comment and let me know. Thanks
I picked up a tube of this at my local Wal-Mart. Love that place but I always spend to much!

I turned the glass upside down and put some glue around the bottom edge of the glass.
This picture shows a close up of the bottom of the platter and a nice view of the bubble effect I was talking about. 
I originally drew a line using a dry erase marker on the top side of the platter to find the center but when I turned the bottom over there was a nice little circle from when the platter was made. I used this as a guide to find the center of the platter (If you look close you can see it in this picture).


I placed several plates on top of the platter so that it would get a good seal. A left it for a day and WaLa there you have it!
You like no? (said with an accent)
It was a little taller than I expected it to turn out, but I am thinking I can place some flowers around the bottom and then place something nice and tasty on top. But for now this is a great place for my apples to stay. I have some oranges just waiting to join!

I had some beautiful weather today here in Tennessee I hope you did too. I know there will still be some cold days ahead but I am hoping the worst is over. 

I painted some things today and will be adding this project soon so come back by  and see what I am up to next. 


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Thanks
Penny

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6 comments:

  1. Turned out great and I'm right there with ya, I love that bubbled look. Stopped by from FJI.

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  2. Great thinking! Isn't it wonderful to create something yourself and do it inexpensively? I need to try something like this. I'm glad y'all are having some warmer weather up there....we are too down here in Mississippi!

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    Kelly

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  3. This looks great! I just made apothocery type jars out of a candle stick and a glas cylinder. Same basic idea as what you did and isn't it just great!? They turn out so nice.
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  4. Very cool Penny... curious... did you like that glue? There are so many out there... I wonder how they all hold up!

    Kendra

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  5. thats an awesome idea for a cake stand! very creative!

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