Make a West Elm Inspired Dollar Tree Cake Stand
Love high-end decor but not the price tag? Make a West Elm copycat DIY dollar tree cake stand and enjoy modern decor for less.
Howdy! I’m back in Texas doing wedding planning for my sister and spending precious last moments with my grandmother.
I fell in love with a glossy black cake stand from West Elm when I was looking for pretty and modern Halloween decor in my “go-to” spots. Everything about it was perfect except for the price tag. $69 wasn’t exactly in my budget…. but Dollar Tree always is!
West Elm Inspired DIY Cake Stand
Check out how I made my own black cake stand for under $10 below. Actually, a whole two whopping buckaroos!
DIY Dollar Tree Cake Stand Supplies:
- Candlestick holder and glass dinner plate from Dollar Tree
- Glossy or Matte Black Spray Paint depending on your preference (I used a matte black because we already had a can in the garage…)
- Super Glue
- Newspaper, cardboard, or drop cloth
How to make a dollar store cake stand to look like it came from West Elm!
Learn from my mistake: Paint, then glue! (Otherwise, you will have a clear circle in the middle of the plate.)
- Place the plate and candle holder upside down on a newspaper/drop cloth outside. Follow the directions on the spray paint can or do the following. Shake the can for 60 seconds. Test the spray on a piece of scrap material first. Hold the can 12-18″ inches away from the item and spray moving the can evenly from side to side for a light consistent coat. Spray paint a second and then third coat if needed once the first coat is dry to the touch. Only spray paint the bottom of the plate but make sure all sides of the candlestick holder are covered.
- Place the dry painted candle holder right side up and squeeze a line of super glue around the rim of the holder. Center the plate right side up and press down on the candlestick holder for a few seconds. Let the glue completely cure before using. The superglue tube will tell you how long to let it dry.
Tip: Don’t spray paint the top of the glass plate. The black paint will show through the glass and it will still be food-safe! It also has a lovely glossy layer. 🙂
Handwash to prevent paint chipping!
Doesn’t my gilded pumpkin look spooktacular on it? 😉 The variations of this DIY are endless. Try using different size plates and candlestick holders and different colors of paint for a fun collection!
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What a great idea! Looks awesome
Thanks Julia! Now I want to make more in an assortment of colors!! lol