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You are here: Home / Crafts / Not Just a Plate

Not Just a Plate

January 17, 2012 By Shannah 24 Comments

Our sink is most often a complete mess.  Between the regular sponge, the bottle washer, magic soap, regular soap, lotion and dish soap, it is a wonder you can see my countertop over there!  I wanted a way to group most of those items together without them just ending up in a pile on the counter.  I was clicking around Pinterest and saw someone using a cake plate for this purpose and the light bulb came on!

[Natalme]

Genius idea right?  So, I got to work hunting down supplies to make this happen.  Candlestick – check!  Plate – check! Glue – check! My plate was white so I picked up some colorful spray paint from Home Depot and gave it a good spray.  I also used some copper acrylic paint I had hanging around the house to make a very rough looking (on purpose!) border around the edges.

Of course, after all that work, I saw an almost identical plate in Target the next day.  I picked it up in case something happens to my “precious” plate.
I added some glue to the candlestick

Then, I placed my plate on top.  I flipped it upside down and set a pot on it for awhile just to make sure the two pieces adhered well.

Once it was dry, I loaded it up with my kitchen supplies next to the sink.

Pretty simple project but it makes my sink seem so much more organized.
Have you repurposed anything like a cake plate recently?

shannah
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Comments

  1. Tonia L says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    How adorable! My husband bought me a sink caddy type thing that spins several years ago after he heard me complain about the mess on the counter. I still use it but it’s not nearly as cute as yours!

    Reply
  2. Jamie @ The Bullock 5 says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Love this idea, so pretty!

    Reply
  3. 4you-withlove says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    LOVE this…I’ll have to make one myself! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  4. citicasita says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I love this idea! Did something similar for countertop necessities such as oil and sugar, etc. I’m always complaining about my soap and sponge clutter. I will add this to my projects. Oh no! One more!
    Thanks for sharing…
    Diddie

    Reply
  5. Sherika Lovett Alston says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    What a great idea! A real space saver! Thanks so much for linking up!

    Reply
  6. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    That is such the cutest idea ever!!! I am totally “pinning” this and will be making sometime soon! Thanks for the idea and linking up at Thursday’s Temptation!
    Jill

    Reply
  7. Jazmine says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    That is a great alternative use for a cake stand. I bet it would work just as well for bathroom without much counter space.

    -Jazmine
    keepitkrafty.blogspot.com

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  8. Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says

    January 20, 2012 at 12:33 am

    I LOVE this!! Definitely a feature for next week’s Thrifty Thursday! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:24 am

    Great way to organize and keep the clutter down! Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!

    Reply
  10. Pam says

    January 20, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I found some cuhttp://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/te shorter candle holders and plates at Goodwill and made a couple of these for Christmas….I love the idea. This one is really neat.

    Reply
  11. Frazzled Mom of Five says

    January 20, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Love this idea- thanks for sharing. I cannot wait to make one!
    ~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. Vanessa says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Love this! I just shared it on my fb page. Thanks for linking up 🙂

    Reply
  13. Katie Carter says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I love the idea! I have that same image pinned on pinterest.
    You should join me for Handmade 52!
    http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    January 20, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    I am in love with this. I actually have the picture pinned as well. I love your stand and how you made it. I am having a Feature Friday Linky Party and would love for you to link up!

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/search/label/Friday%20Link%20Party

    Reply
  15. anu says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:03 am

    What a fun idea for a cake stand. Those cake stands can be used for just about anything, can’t they?

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  16. Jennifer says

    January 21, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Cute Idea! Cake stands can “class” anything up! 🙂 I just started a pinterest inspired linky party called Pinned it, Made it! I’d love for you to link up your pinspired creations!http://findingmywayintexas.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinned-it-made-it-2.html

    Reply
  17. andie jaye says

    January 21, 2012 at 6:45 am

    that’s one of my fave shades of blue! thanks for linking this up last week!

    andie @ crayonfreckles

    Reply
  18. Lauryn Clemmer says

    January 24, 2012 at 12:59 am

    cute idea for all that stuff. i haven’t ever thought of that!
    thanks so much for sharing 🙂
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I just wanted to let you know this is being featured on my blog today!!

    http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/01/thursdays-temptation-link-party-2.html
    Jill

    Reply
  20. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    This turned out really cute! I’ve been meaning to make one like this as well.

    Reply
  21. Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:36 am

    This is really cute! I’m your newest follower! Love your blog!

    Reply
  22. MissMOE says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Excellent Idea! I’m looking for ideas for serving trays for a Sweet 16 Birthday Party. This is perfect. I could do all different sizes and heights.

    Reply
  23. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_16.html

    Reply
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    October 1, 2022 at 1:14 am

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