craftyhunnypie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'm going to do a gluey one. In a magazine, they trapped some paper roses under a glass before gluing it upside down on the plate. So going to see what decorative glasses I can find. Hubby says I I used araldite, they would be perfectly washable. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 These are gorgeous. What a great idea. I absolutely love all the pretty old plates that you can often find in charity shops. Lots of people I know would be charmed by these gorgeous cake stands too, especially with cupcakes being so popular these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thank you - I really enjoyed making them....and now have a new stash of plates from the charity shops at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Isn't it funny how things come back into 'trend'? I was clearing the loft out last weekend to find stuff for a jumble sale and found a box of things that I'd taken to another sale years and years ago. I unwrapped everything to check what was in there and found a beautiful art deco, cobalt blue glass, two tier cake stand!! I'd completely forgotten about it - picked it up donkeys years ago from a charity shop I think! It's now been re-assembled and is back on display in the kitchen. What a find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Isn't it funny how things come back into 'trend'? I was clearing the loft out last weekend to find stuff for a jumble sale and found a box of things that I'd taken to another sale years and years ago. I unwrapped everything to check what was in there and found a beautiful art deco, cobalt blue glass, two tier cake stand!! I'd completely forgotten about it - picked it up donkeys years ago from a charity shop I think! It's now been re-assembled and is back on display in the kitchen. What a find! Oh wow! sounds gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Isn't it funny how things come back into 'trend'? I was clearing the loft out last weekend to find stuff for a jumble sale and found a box of things that I'd taken to another sale years and years ago. I unwrapped everything to check what was in there and found a beautiful art deco, cobalt blue glass, two tier cake stand!! I'd completely forgotten about it - picked it up donkeys years ago from a charity shop I think! It's now been re-assembled and is back on display in the kitchen. What a find! Ooooooooh! - and I know where you live I love cobalt blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I just can't believe I'd forgotten all about it! Makes me wonder what else I have stashed up there Hm, not cobalt blue, more of a jade - still quite pretty though. Is it Art Deco? the shape of the handle suggests AD to me, but I am not really au fait with the different art eras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 That's lovely, and such a beautiful colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 It's lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 found these while browsing folksy, i think they're lovely and might give you some further ideas e.g. using a teacup at the top http://www.folksy.com/shops/foralltheteainchina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Go on Snowy you need a challenge. Love the cups on stakes in the garden an idea for those of use who get our blooms removed by little friends Where's Teabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 found these while browsing folksy, i think they're lovely and might give you some further ideas e.g. using a teacup at the top http://www.folksy.com/shops/foralltheteainchina Aren't they great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Well, here's a step up from boring old cake stands. They are so last month (joking before any starts shouting) http://www.lauraashley.com/table-lamps/cream-tea-time-ceramic-lamp-with-white-shade/invt/3454378/ How awesome is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Good grief!!!!! - was £110....no wonder it is in the sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. I have to agree. I don't see the attraction. It reminds me a bit of that awful teapot lamp that they flogged to the French on The Apprentice. I have missed this post and have just read through it and looked at all of the cake stands. Wow! I am definitely going to give it a go. I may try something with the old records Lesley, that was a fantastic spread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. That's what I say my cakestands look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Your cakestands are beautiful but I wouldn't want to dust that lampstand but I do like it. Would look better made from your random crockery Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. That's what I say my cakestands look like Your cake stands are fab ... in quite a different league to the pile of washing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. That's what I say my cakestands look like Your stands are fab Lesley. They have inspired me to buy a kit thingamy from eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well, that's me told then I saw it in the shop when I was looking at fabrics with my mum last week and it really caught our eye. Not sure I'd have one either at the price, but I thought it striking, and maybe something one could make at home, but with different cups and saucers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 It's quirky, but I'd want pink or red & white spotty dotty cups & saucers & lampshade. White is a bit plain - I don't do plain! I like the lamp too. The only place those teapot lights would have looked good is above round tables in a cafe. Again white..if they'd been bright colours then I'd have liked them. The cake stands were brilliant Lesley. I agree, your spread was enough to make anyone here want to be 'your guest'. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 To me it just looks like a carelessly stacked pile of cups and sauces waiting to be washed, dried and put away, with a random lampshade plonked on top. Eye of the beholder and all that. Nor me, and I can't help wondering where folks keep all this stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Well, that's me told then I liked it too i agree that bright coloured cups and saucers would be good to though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Well, that's me told then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
