Chic Cake Platter: How-to

I am so excited to share with you my latest thrift store creation. This one has to be one of my favorites! I took an ordinary, almost ugly, thrift store item, and I turned it into a chic stylish piece anyone would want to have in your home. What is the best part? It is super easy! It is a plate/platter, combined with a candle stick holder to make a fabulous dessert tray or cake platter. Great for special occasions, events, or just to have as decoration in your home. I had such a fun time shopping at the Goodwill and Hobby Lobby this week that I even went ahead and got the stuff for next week's item. I cannot wait for ya'll to see what I have coming next! So enjoy this how-to tutorial on making this adorable cake/dessert platter.

Step One: Shop and gather your supplies

For this project you are going to need to buy a large platter or plate (mine were these ugly, plain, gold-plastic plates that were in a set for only $3), buy a candle stick holder (this can range in so many shapes and designs that it really does not matter what you choose: tall, short, plain, lots of intricate detailing, whatever you find, and all that matters is that it is sturdy enough to hold the platter. I got mine for only $1.50), a can of spray paint white primer (Hobby Lobby for 40% off  equaling $3.50), color of choice spray paint (Hobby Lobby $3), a can of acrylic high gloss coat (Hobby Lobby $6), a pack on super glue ($2), and you are ready to go! 

Step 2: In the garage or outside on a cardboard box (or other floor protector) layout platter and candle holder. Spray paint both pieces with primer until completely covered, top and bottom. Let dry.

Step 3: When the primer dries, use the super glue to attach candle holder to the bottom of the platter. Let dry. The glue should only take a minute to dry.

Step 4: When glue is dry spray paint the entire item with color of choice spray paint. My choice was a matte hot pink (love it!). Spray top and bottom. Make sure every white spot of primer is covered in an even coat. Let Dry.

Step 5: When the colored spray paint dries, grab your clear acrylic high gloss spray. The picture shows what I used. This is what protects the paint and makes the coat shiny! If you want to, you can use glitter, paint a design, add a decoration, etc. but do that first before putting on this final coat. Spray gloss all over the top and bottom. Let dry.

Step 6: When everything is dry. You are done! Taaaadaaaa, you have a beautiful dessert/cake platter that will blow people away at a cocktail party, baby shower, wedding shower, or just any event you can think of. Let plate sit out in the garage or is weather permits, outside, for 2 days to let the spray paint fumes evaporate. Do not put in the dishwasher or microwave. Hand wash only!

Final Product :)

 Isn't this platter to die for? It goes great for Valentine's day! The Valentine's Day cookies looked effortless on the platter when I put them out for today's 31 bag party. I could not get enough of this latest creation, that I definitely am thinking about making more. I could even make a set so that everything is matching at my next event. Another secret, find 2 more candle stick holders and a small and medium platter, stack them up, use the same painting process, and you have a cupcake tower! Let your imagination run wild! I hope this tutorial was helpful, and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy! See you next week when I make my next thrift store creation!

Update 2/7/14

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share with you that I had found some amazing items at the thrift store this week. Enough items that I even got something for next weeks blog! Today I went to Hobby Lobby (My Kryptonite) to get extra items to help make this weeks and next weeks blog. I am so excited to start working on this weeks blog tomorrow!


I just had some mommy/daughter bonding time with Leighton getting both our nails and toes done! Don't you just love my chevron design. I got a peachy pink and black white chevron on my ring fingers. The bow ring is to die for isn't it? It is from Premier Jewelry. One of my really good family friends sells the amazing jewelry. Enjoy! I will have this weeks blog up by tomorrow and the latest Sunday!