If you saw my post on Emerson’s First Birthday Party, you may have noticed the super cute mini cupcake stands. I am totally obsessed with anything cupcake. I mean it, ANYTHING! I had seen several other stands that I loved, but that were way too expensive. So, I decided to make my own! Personally, I think they are equally as cute, but I am bias!

As promised, here are the super-duper-quick-and-easy instructions so you can make them too! You will need the following supplies:

1. Mini 3″ Candle Sticks made by Lara Crafts $2.99 for a set of 4
2. 3.25″ Wooden Unfinished Circles $0.29 ea. at JoAnn’s Craft Store
3. Wood Glue (I’m sure any brand will do), My Hubby already had some in the garage
4. Spray Paint (pick a color, any color), Rust-Oleum from Home Depot $3.44 a can

**Cupcakes are optional**

I purchased the Mini Candle Sticks online from New Image Group. They carry this brand of wood at Michael’s and other craft stores, but my local Michael’s didn’t carry this particular item. Take one candle stick and one circle. With a little wood glue, place it around the rim of the candle stick and adhere the circle in the center. I just eyeballed them. I am sure you could take the time to measure them, but I didn’t think that was necessary. Let them dry for 24 hours before you handle them. I’d like to note that I’ve dropped mine several times and they are all still in tackt. That wood glue is some serious stuff! Jessica proof anyways 🙂

The entire process was a hands-on affair that truly transformed the pieces. Lincoln, wielding the spray can like an artist, applied even coats to ensure a smooth finish. It was a project requiring patience and precision, similar to building a home from the ground up. As we watched the paint dry, the pieces took on a new life—ready for Emerson’s party, their imperfect edges adding character and a sense of history.

This idea of transformation and investment over time aligns with the concept of rent-to-own homes by eXp. For those looking to ease into homeownership, this option is like adding layers of paint to an object, slowly bringing it to its full potential. With each rent payment acting as a stroke of the brush, you’re not just living in a house; you’re gradually turning it into a home, ensuring that, in time, every nook and cranny resonates with your personal touch.

Seriously, that’s it. So, for just over $1 each, I made 20 adorable cupcake stands. You could adorn them with ribbon, add some fancy paint job, vinyl the tops, etc. Run with it. . . I’d love to see what you create.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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