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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 6:04:57 PM
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I am planning on having "high tea" sometime soon for my girls and I am searching for a couple of decent cupcake stands.
Anyone know of a site I could go on to buy one of these? I'm stumped.
Thank you! 
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 6:43:48 PM
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I don't know if it would do for you, but I found a fantastic three tiered disposable display unit at Sam's wholesale club for just about $15.00. It consists of three graduated size styrofoam display platters of graduated heights that can be used time and again or are cheap enough to just toss if you are catering something. You can drape lace, or any tablecloth or fabric around it and it makes a beautiful dispaly for cupcakes. I did my grandaughters birthday that way and everyone just raved about the display. You might try that, it is cheap and even though it is supposed to be disaposable, it is very durable. I have used it time and again.
N@n in Ark
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 05:31:52 AM
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I have seen these several times on this site to make your own. http://www.oneprettything.com/?s=cupcake+stand&st=c
I believe Martha Stewart has some on her site as well.
"I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it."
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 10:57:26 AM
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Use a dinner plate stacked on a drinking glass turned upside down. Buy a small container of "Stick-Um" usually found in floral supply sections of craft stores or even some of that sticky stuff we used to put posters on our walls!. That way you aren't buying disposable anything or having to come up with a place to store it when you're done. Look for old pieces of china at flea markets or yard sales if you want something fancier.
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 11:34:17 AM
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I got mine as a wedding gift from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I'd be happy to loan you mine!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3318 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 11:57:54 AM
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Thank you Sarah! You are very sweet to offer me yours...They can be so expensive! But I think I am going to try Pam's idea. I have been scouting out the net and etsy to see how to set it up, but I never thought of using an upside down drinking glass or the stick-ums! I would like to try my hand at making my own with some of my vintage china plates; I have a lot of mis-matched beauties I can choose from...although a run to Goodwill sounds like a lot of fun on this blustery day!
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
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delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 07:49:31 AM
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| What if you stacked cake plates? I think it is great when things do not match especially for a tea. You and your girls are going to have so much fun. What are you going to be making? |
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bbteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
BALTIMORE
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 09:56:07 AM
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Hey Melody,
When my son and his wife got married in Nov 09', his bride wanted a mutlilawered cake/cupcake stand. Check online and boy are they pricey! She checked ebay, made several bids, but just couldn't afford the prices. So, I made 9 cupcake/cake stands for my DIL's wedding. Here's how: check out your local thrift stores and look for class candlesticks in clear or colored glass-any height will do (2 - 10 inches). Then find a pretty plate/platter. Use Gorilla glue to run a bead of glue aroung the top of the candlestick. Center the plate/platter on top of the candlestick and let set up for several hours. Don't drown the rim of the candlestick with glue however, because when it dries, it will dry an amber color. Gorilla glue also thickens as it dries. You can then stack the stands one-atop the other in graduated plate sizes. I would take pics to show but, my DIL gave each of her bridesmaids and several helpful friends a plate as part of her thank you for helping with the wedding. My local Salvation army always has mismatched plates and candlesticks available. In fact, I picked up 2 crustal sets, and 2 milk glass vases on 2/4/10, for $2.49. I had several old plates at home and will be making some more stands this week. These also make fast and easy gifts. You can also make them out of teacups and saucers. Just turn the cup upside down and glue the saucer on to the overturned cup.
Hope this helps,
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 08:26:21 AM
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Wow Bonnie, what a GREAT idea!!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
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Staci
Newville
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 09:24:36 AM
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I love that idea, too, Bonnie.
I'll be on the lookout for candlesticks and pretty plates for sure!
Thanks for sharing.
FGS #973
Blessings, staci
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2010 : 08:40:07 AM
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I bought one at IKEA recently for about $14 or so. I'd been wanting one for a long time now.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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