Washi Tape Decor

Dress up your dishes, stands, straws and more with 

seasonal colors using "washi tape" from Paper Source.

Do you remember this post and this post?  

It's where I shared ideas on how to decorate using washi tape.

Washi tape is Japanese decorative tape and it feels kind of like
masking tape, but prettier.

 You can find them in all sorts of colors, designs and widths.

Now let me share with you this super, easy decorative idea.

If you can go back to this post, you will see that I made a pretty simple
and plain looking cupcake stand.
For this craft project, I added a bit of color by using a little washi tape.

It beats painting and if you want to change the colors for the next season,
 all you have to do is pull it off and add another color or design. 

Notice that you can get a little creative by making little flags for straws,
this idea is great for parties.

You can make so many amazing little things with washi tape.

For more inspiration visit me at Pinterest and get inspired!
Happy Crafting!

How to Make Cupcake Stands

INSPIRATION

I was looking through a magazine recently and
came across individual cupcake stands.
These are just too cute not have around.
They are great for parties and other entertaining events,
but the price did not fit the budget, so I made my own.  

Remember this tutorial? 

I applied the same method to make the cupcake stand/ pedestal.

Here's what I did:  

I used glass tea-light holders and unfinished circle wood plaques purchased from a craft store.  

The wood circles were in the craft department for only 50 cents each 

and the glass tea-light holder in the candle department for only 99 cents each.  

Now there are candle holders out there that look just as adorable, 

but you cannot beat this price to make your own.

1. You may use other materials to make these stands, 

but I personally chose the glass holder for its weight and balance

 and the wood plaque for thickness and sturdiness,  I don't want my cupcake to tip over.

2. I gently sanded the edges of the wood plaques to give it a smooth finish.

*Not all the plaques needed sanding.

3. I got my glue gun, you may also use E6000. 

4. Using my glue gun, I quickly spread the glue around the edge of the glass.

5. I then quickly pressed the glass on the wood plaque.

6.  Let the glue dry for 24 hours.

7.  After the glue was dry, I spray painted it with primer.

8. I let the primer dry and then spray painted it in white. 

You may use any color you like, I wanted mine white.

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9.  I wanted to add a little decor to mine, nothing fancy, 

so I pulled out my E6000 glue and some dollies.

10. I cut off the scalloped edges, then cut that into four pieces.

11.  I used the E6000 to attach the scalloped edges onto the stand 

by using one drop of the glue on each end of the paper lace 

and gently pressing it on the side of the stand, let it dry.

You may do the same or use other materials 

for decor such as ribbon, buttons etc...

You can recreate the look by using fun colors and other 

finishes to make your pedestal stand out, think of Fall Harvest!

I hope that you have as much fun as I did making these!

Happy Crafting!