Tutorial~How to make a Candy/Dessert Stand

I love pretty candy and dessert stands.  However, I do not like the pretty price of them!  I was trying to figure out a way to make one and came up with the little one as a first try and then the bigger one.  This is a super easy way to add a little shabby glam to your table.

First, gather your supplies. 

If making a small one, porcelain dessert plate and small candle holder of some sort.  My little glass holder is from the Dollar Store and I know they sell them at Michaels.  If making the large one, a luncheon/dinner plate and chunky candle holder.  I  bought the bigger candle holder on sale at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section.  I believe it was around $3.  It was dark and ugly!  You will also need a tube of glass glue found at any craft store in the glue section.  

Secondly, paint your candle stick if needed.  Mine just got a thin coat of white spray paint.

Lay the plate upside down, apply glue to the top of the candle stick and glue onto the underside of plate.  Let it set there to dry.

That's all!  Really!  I've had my small one for several years now and it always adds a little charm to the table.

The glass bell on top was from Michaels and I used a 40% off coupon and only paid several dollars for it.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Happy Crafting

xo~

Rebecca

Crepe Paper Rosette~First Attempt

{first rosette attempt}

So~I've been working hard lately trying to fill my Etsy and eBay store again. I slacked off for awhile and am starting to groove with things. I have so many ideas running through my head, one involving the crepe paper rosette. How can one little pretty have so many different ways to be made? Some easy and some you need to have three hands to make! In the next week or two after I've mastered the rosette, I'm going to post the my instructions. Hopefully, I'll be able to convey it in an easy to follow manner. Fingers Crossed!

xo