Easy Glass Cupcake Stand

One of the most fun things about being a crafting person is when you can look at something elegant and costly and realize theres a way to make a similar piece - but much cheaper. Its a fabulous moment because, instead of paying a whole lot of money for something youd love to own, but could never afford, you can make it for a price thats well within your budget. Everyone will think youre hiding a secret bank account but, in reality, youre just creative! You will certainly be creative when you design your own glass cupcake stand for a wedding or other special occasion.Have you looked at the frame-less mirrors at a craft store? Available in assorted sizes, from tiny to huge, the mirrors come in various shapes, like circles, squares, diamonds, ovals, and rectangles. Since there is no frame involved you can purchase the mirrors at a very reasonable price. For instance, a dinner plate-size mirror can be under ten bucks, with slightly smaller ones being even cheaper. Use the mirrors to make a cake stand and youll be finished with it in little time.A good place to get the "poles", which go between the stacked mirrors, is at a dollar-theme store. Glass candlesticks can often be found there, at a buck a piece. Theyre also common at yard sales and flea markets. Alternatively, you can purchase the plastic type, which look nearly identical to the glass version. Theyll look even prettier if you use a paint marker to outline certain areas with gold.Build the cupcake stand by first placing one of the mirrors on a flat surface so that the mirror side faces upwards. If you want to put a base on the bottom of the mirror, a rubber ring works great. Youll find one at a hardware or home improvement store. Use any industrial glue, suitable for glass as well as rubber, to add the base, and stack the glass.With the first glass piece in place, glue a candlestick in the middle of it, and then glue a mirror on top of it. Continue to add a candlestick and a mirror, until the cupcake stand is as tall as you want it to be. All the mirrors can be the same size, or they can diminish in size as they go up. To finish, glue a glass bead or glass knickknack - found at a craft store - in the center of the top mirror. Or, glue a candlestick on top, and then glue the bead to the top of the candlestick.The glass cupcake stand is a beauty to behold but a simple thing to make. Protect it in bubble wrap, and a sturdy box, to keep it in perfect condition. Your family will cherish it over the years and use it many times.