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Story by
lalalaurie,
mtraub
Published on July 7, 2009 in How-To |
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Once Wed is the kind of wedding blog that consistently makes me drool. Their featured one-of-a-kind receptions rely heavily on vintage and handmade, from the capelets to the guest books. For this week's How-Tuesday, Once Wed's contributor lalalaurie shares an easy-to-follow cake stand project that would instantly transform a tablescape from generic to woodland-magical.
- A Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)
- A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb (Make sure the top and bottom are parallel)
- Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (or a similar extra strong wood glue)
- A Large Wood Clamp
Instructions:
Cross-cut wood plaques can be found in your local craft store or online at Hofcraft. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches in diameter. They are usually found in the section with the wood-burning kits and other wood crafts. They are clean, sanded and ready to use.
1. Take your tree limb section and wipe the cut surface clean. Put a generous amount of extra strong wood glue on the surface.
2. Place the limb section in the center of the wood plaque's back side and press down firmly. Wipe away any excess glue with a clean, damp cloth.
3. Place the two joined pieces in a wood clamp and let dry for at least one hour. If you don’t have a wood clamp, you can stack a few heavy books on top of your pedestal until it’s dry.
4. Use your pedestals to display cakes and desserts or use as a base for a centerpiece. If you want to place food directly on the wood surface, coat it first with a food-safe wood sealer. If you would like the wood to keep its natural color, place a piece of parchment paper beneath your cake or dessert.
More crafty projects can be found in our How-Tuesday series on the Etsy blog. And did you know that you can buy Supplies on Etsy?
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moonovermaize
That is brilliant! Oh, how I wish I had done that for my outdoor wedding.
SteppingStones
satellitedaisy
smashgirl
foamywader
OhFaro
lovelygifts
belovedbaglady
Lots of pretty things, with the vintage character I can't get enough of and earthiness too! Lovely!!
TianaCHE
beautifulbridget
GimCarry
Wow!!!! It's wonderful Rustic Wedding Cake Stand!!!
Great creation :D
Thank you for share (* v *)
nomadcraftsetc
This is an AWESOME way to display a wedding cake. It makes me want to get married again to my husband. I think that it would be a great display for an outdoorsy-hippey style wedding. Much Talent!
polkadotsoup
beccamari
MeadowbelleMarket
What a great idea! Now, for the really rustic version, please, anyone, let me know if you go out and cut your own wood!! ;)
amytrimble
EJPcreations
novadesigns
Oh I love it!!! Now I just have to make my boyfriend grow some balls and pop the question :o)
studiolyon
thebestvintage
caninedesign
uncharted
JeweledAmbrosia
4TheSparrowsNest
BEAUTIFUL! I love rustic things and the cake platter made of log cross sections is such a great idea. I love the featured birch candle holders too.
sandali
AWESOME ~~ I love it !! My ideal wedding -- rustic in tune with the nature & my love ones !! Great ideas -- it makes me want to start planning my wedding !! Happy Days ;)
walkthetalk
This is a wonderful article~ love the cake stand and love the beautiful selections. Makes me want to get married! wait... I meant, it makes me want to have a wedding! (:
mksupplies
baconsquarefarm
ParadiseBodyShop
Such a simple idea and the outcome is beautiful! I hope more people are inspired by this!
lovinclaydolls
postroadvintage
ElizabethSorrey
worksofwhimsy
sewlola
odiliafu
edor
cottonbirddesigns
GrassIsGreener
wow! honored to see my little Wooden Button Ring included with such great items!
that cake stand is amazing! i want a wedding do-over now! :-D
peonylovespink
That's so cute! I also saw lalalaurie in the new Martha Stewart Mag for her crepe bouquet! Congrats!
monkeyandsquirrel
RiverBird
themefragrance
PAINTINGSBYSAM
VixVintage
MissAvocado
zombuki
mojospastyle
This is such a great idea for displaying my products and not just for a cake! Thanks for the idea :)
timesandchimes
girltuesdayjewelry
This is great! I almost bought a cake stand the other day in HomeGoods because I want one for my dresser to keep my jewelry that is in "heavy rotation." This wood stand is WAY COOLER!!!! I will definitely make me one of these!
dandelionland
klacustomcreations
ModFarmgirl
mybirch
Katlandia
These cake stands would make great product displays, or photo props too!
truLuxe
They would be gorgeous in different heights down the length of the table holding flowers, candles, photos and food! Great idea!!!!
HoneysuckleLane
TwistedCrystals
evihan
Shroompiloop
Amazing ideas -- great featured items -- it inspired me to get even more creative !! Happy days ;)
mozui
when i get married i want it to be that way, in the middle of the woods!
ellieJOY
TheCottageCheese
I love it! This would be perfect for our outdoor-themed wedding (much more fun than the vintage silver-plate pedestal that I already bought). Unfortunately, I doubt I'll have time to make it before we leave town for the wedding trip in a week.
Love that moss ring bearer pillow and the lemon citrus vintage dress!
PawPawsWorkshop
AnniesWearableArt
SimpleTraditions
That looks so awesome. And I have to say that Shale Wedding Dress is GORGEOUS!
pamelamichelle
SweetwaterGifts
littlemoandfriends
what a fantastic idea! thanks for sharing! I'll have to try these out:)
kidacollective
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous! What a cool idea. And such a beautiful collection of things too.
voleurdebijoux
PipocaHandmade
Oh...this is just too cute (and scrumptious!) for words! Wonderful idea.
rejive
LadyLuLus
Iammie
Eco2
What a great idea! I wish I had seen this before my wedding. It would have fit perfectly in my motif. I ended up borrowing one from my sister but this would have been cool!
junkyjunk
Wow, what a beautiful display! Thanks for all the inspiring ideas each month.
Tina669
banfflines
hautecountryvintage
TheThinVeil
EMGsJewelryShop
The cake stand is a great idea. In fact, I recently had to have two of my favorite maple trees cut down. I asked one of the tree workers to slice me off a slab from one of the trunks. He surprised me and cut three slabs. I will be making three cake stands in the near future.
Thanks for the idea.
theweddingcontessa
How creative! Although rustic, it makes the cake look elegant! Great idea! Thanks for the how to!
Enuwbe
This is such a creative, yet simple idea. Thanks, looks beautiful!
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