Our First Event! (Part 2)

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On to the assembly:

Cupcake stand "bodies."

The "stand" part of the cupcake stands were made from various items found mostly at thrift stores and garage sales:  candlesticks, furniture legs, newel posts (cut down to size) and even a salt and pepper shaker set.  I have to thank my mother for most of these finds, since it's hard for me to visit these places on a regular basis. (Thanks, Mom!)

Cupcake stand parts.

 I used a variety of items for the handles:  drawer knobs, door stops and wooden beads.  Extras for assembly included screws in varying lengths, and a variety of odds and ends from a big tin collect-all in the garage.  (I even used parts from a few old trophies, lol.)

The plates, now decorated and sprayed with a clear acrylic finisher spray, were drilled assembly-line style (I learned the hard way to start with a small hole and gradually enlarge):

a dremel for the first hole (because the dremel accommodated the smallest bit),

an electric drill for the second (the electric drill was more powerful than the cordless), and

a cordless drill for the third.

Finally, the plates were ready to put together!

Melamine plates painted "ballet slipper" pink, ceramic candlestick "body," brass candlestick base, wood bead topper.

Print and cut design using inkjet transparencies.

Silver vinyl designs

Print and cut design using inkjet transparencies.

Black cardstock

Print and cut design using inkjet transparencies.

Print and cut design using inkjet transparencies.

Until next time,

~Sister #2

Coming Soon:  Our First Event! (Part 3--at the event)