I am joining some crafty ladies to take the Great Dollar Store Challenge…right up my alley, don’t you think? And my creation will come in handy for Valentine's Day, too…a DIY fancy-looking but super-inexpensive pastry stand guaranteed to make your goodies the star of the Valentine gifts! :-)
Here’s the challenge…take a simple glass candlestick and repurpose it in a totally different way! Sooo…I headed out to Dollar Tree and came home with my supplies…the candlestick (#1) and a candle plate (#2). I also remembered a fun little cloche (#3) that I already had and pulled it out to add to my creation. However, you could substitute a Dollar Tree vase turned upside down as well. Baby Kitty says that this is so easy that he even has time for a quick bath! 
In fact, this is so super easy that I am almost embarrassed! Just set your glue gun on high temperature and add a bead of hot glue around the top rim of the candlestick. Then affix it to the candle plate, making sure to center it. And that’s it! 
Now top it off with a pretty doily and the treat of your choice and…taaa daaa! You’ve got a cute little cupcake or pastry stand that only cost $2.00!
As a finishing touch, I added my little cloche tied with a festive bow for a more Valentine-y look! And don’t forget…you could even use an upside-down Dollar Tree vase as an easy and inexpensive substitute cloche! Now your cupcake looks like so much more without breaking the bank...a perfect little gift! And the stand can be reused in so many different ways!
Be sure to head over to Barb’s at The Everyday Home or one of the co-hosts to link up and to find out what the other party-goers have created!
And just in case you missed it, here’s another idea for an easy and inexpensive Valentine gift…my no-sew Pottery Barn inspired tea towel! You will find the complete tutorial, including the free graphic, by clicking here.Need more Valentine inspiration? Here's a peek at my Valentine project gallery! Just click on the photos to be taken to the post with the full tutorial.
VALENTINE PROJECTS
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my dollar store pastry stand! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays , The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays , No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays, French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday
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