Ever since I discovered how to make dessert/jewelry stands (as seen in this post) on a dime, I’ve been a little obsessed with them. Then comes my sister’s wedding… It was just the perfect opportunity for me utilize my DIY cake stand-making skillzzz.
This 2 tier dessert stand was among the many types of stands that I made for the dessert table. You wouldn’t believe how easy and cheap it was!
First things first…find a base. I found these multi-colored glasses at the thrift store for $1/each.
I like them because of their wide rims.
I knew those colors were not going to fly for my dessert table so I spray painted them a glossy white. Once dried, super glue a clear glass plate onto the rim. Stack hardcover books on top of the plate and let dry overnight.
I also made cake/dessert stands with other bases such as skinny glass vases as seen in the far back left and with low but wide candle holders as seen on the front row. The possibilities are endless and so cheap. On average, my cake stands cost me around $2/each (all items thrifted).
And to make it 2 tier, just stack them up! Cupcake heart toppers were also DIY- 1. punch out heart shapes 2. glue them onto toothpicks. Easy as pie.
A closer look at my dessert table later and more wedding DIY’s coming …
Have a GREAT Monday!
lezoemusings.com 
Excellent idea – your cake stands look fabulous! Thanks for sharing how you did it and for great photos.
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This is an absolutely fabolous idea!
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Wow, so clever! There’s a new one!
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those are so pretty! My sister’s wedding is coming up and I think she would love these! (if I made them;)
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I love these what a brilliant idea. I’m off to the thrift stores! Or charity shops as we call them I’m the UK x
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LOVE x
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I love these too – I’ve been making them using pretty teacups as the pillars, but you have inspired me to try it with glass. I also love your idea of painting the glasses first.
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So cute. Love it!
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very cute idea! looks yummy and i love the heart topper
xo, aiyanajane
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Such a great and cheap idea!
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Very clever!
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Such a cute idea, they turned out great!
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Love it! I have been wanting to buy 2-tier cake stand but I don’t need to anymore! 🙂 Thanks!
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I love this idea, thanks for sharing they are so simple and elegant!
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Simply gorgeous! Love your handmade cake stands and the cupcake toppers! Kudos on the photos as well! The candlelight makes this so romantic and beautiful!
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Love how easy these were to make! The ones standing on the tall skinny glass vases are beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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great idea! I will do that!!!
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The dessert table looks gorgeous, Kellie! Gorgeous!!
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Just beautiful, nice work!
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I love this idea, another thing to be on the look out for at second hand stored – margarita glasses!
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I am hosting a tea party this weekend and I was going to spend ridiculously on these cake stands. I’m so glad I stumbled on you’re post. I am def going to do a DIY cake stand and save me loads. Thanks a ton for this post 🙂
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Kavya- Glad you caught the post just on time! Thanks for stopping by. Best, Kellie
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Wow this is just brilliant and so pretty! 🙂
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These are so pretty;)
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