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Easy Upcycled Cake Platter

Thrift Store Makeover: Easy Upcycled Cake Platter

Once again I am on a roll with the thrift store finds!  This time I found a cake platter with a wooden base and glass top. I have done some recent similar upcycled projects just by painting wood. I think white mixed with the natural wood makes ordinary household look more modern.

Here is a $5 serving bowl I hand painted with white and added a gold trim.

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Here’s another wooden set of bowls I painted, leaving the inside natural. I bought this entire set for $6.00.

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I decided to do it again with this cake platter I got from Salvation Army for…wait for it…$2.00!!!!! What??? This was a REALLY good find. Here is the cake platter BEFORE.

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I only used three things to complete this project:

  • Painter’s tape
  • White Craft Paint
  • Paint brush

I simply used painter’s tape around the edges.

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Next I used a craft paint that is good for wood.  It is also dishwasher safe once the paint cures (approximately 21 days).  I left the top wood, because I wanted to make sure it stayed food safe.

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Here is an AFTER photo.

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This literally took me minutes to do.  I ended up painting on two light coats.  It was very simple and I think it change the whole look of the platter.  It’s amazing what a little bit of white paint will do.  I thought about etching the glass dome as well but I’m unsure what I want on it still.  Any ideas???

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  1. Loren says

    July 16, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I just love your wood redos! The white add a great pop of color

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:27 am

      Thanks, Loren! It’s so easy!

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  2. Jolien says

    July 16, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Maybe a little design the same as the dozily or a part of grace ie “Thank you for the ‘gifts'(but maybe say ‘treats’)) we are about to receive.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:27 am

      Great idea, Jolien!

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  3. Pop Art Minis - Joni says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Now this definitely takes the cake!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 21, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Ha!!! Thanks, Joni!

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