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DIY Cake Stand: Festive Ideas for Your Next Party

Make a DIY cake stand for your next celebration using one of these genius ideas! Serve your dessert in style or use them for home decor.

35 Festive DIY Cake Stands

I never understood why people had cake stands – until my friend had a party recently, and she had a gorgeous display . . . with a cake stand and beautiful, delicious cake right in the middle.

It was then that I got it! A cake stand can be the central focal point of your celebration, so it makes total sense if you take some time picking the perfect one.

But what if you can’t find the perfect display? Well . . . make it! The display of your dreams isn’t as hard to assemble as you think – and these 35 cake stand ideas will show you just what I mean.

It turns out a lot of unusual items can be used to make these projects.

You can use various materials like wood, glass, or even vintage plates and candlesticks to create unique and personalized cake stands that can add a special touch to your desserts.

There are essentially three parts to making your own dessert display. This is the process you’ll typically see in these projects, and what you can generally expect to do.

Choose a Base

Choose the plate or surface you want to use as the top of your cake stand. It can be a vintage plate, a wooden round, or anything that fits your style.

Choose a Support

Decide what you’ll use as the support structure for your cake plate. This could be a candlestick holder, a vase, or even a tall glass. Make sure it’s sturdy enough to hold the weight of your dessert.

Use a Strong Adhesive

Make sure to use a strong glue like E6000 to attach the base. Follow the instructions on your chosen adhesive. Typically, you’ll apply it to the top of your support and the bottom of your base. Make sure to center the support under the base.

Leave your DIY cake stand to dry for the time specified by the adhesive manufacturer. This usually takes a few hours to fully set, but follow the instructions on the product.

That’s about it! If you’re a newbie crafter, you should be fine doing any of these projects.

Are you ready to see the tutorials? There are some great ideas for all types of celebrations including birthdays, weddings, graduations, and more.

Check them out – then let me know what you think in the comments!

DIY Cake Stands

No need to go out and purchase a cake stand for your next party—they are so easy to make! Here are 35 cake stand ideas that show just how beautiful a DIY project can turn out.


Are you ready to try a DIY cake stand of your own? Let me know how it goes in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these cute party ideas: