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!