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Easy DIY decoupaged IKEA cake stand

4th January 2017 by Claire Armstrong 47 Comments

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Make Your Own Decoupaged IKEA Cake Stand

Ikea Cake Stand: The other week I was wandering around IKEA with a friend, spending way too much in the marketplace as usual. As I was popping yet more of their napkins into my basket, I also spotted some new glass plates.
 
My crafty brain cells began to whirl and the idea of making a cake stand out of the napkins and glass plate was born. I just need to add a candlestick holder for the base. Lucky for me there is no shortage of these in IKEA.
 
My friend had actually been on the hunt for a cake stand for a while but hadn’t spotted one she liked. As it turns out this IKEA cake stand hack was perfect, by decoupaging the plate with napkins she could have cake stand of her choice.
 
How to make a gorgeous cake stand by just using stuff from IKEA.  The Cake stand can be customised by decoupaging with different napkins.
 
 

These IKEA cake stands were so cheap and easy to make we ended up making one each and are thinking about making more. Not that I eat that much cake (honest!).

 
However, the cake stands do make great party platters. Also, they look good just sitting out on the table as part of the decor.
 
IKEA Cake stand made with Pineapple napkins.
 
 
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What you need to make your own decoupaged IKEA Cake Stand

  • Paper Napkins – My friend used IKEA paper napkins. However you can buy a huge range of napkins for decoupage on ebay.
  • IKEA ÖPPEN glass plate – These plates are ridiculously cheap and nice and shallow which is great for decoupage.
  • IKEA ERSÄTTA block candlestick – we used the thick white ones and spray painted them.
  • Decoupage glue such as Mod Podge
  • . It is best to use a waterproof glue/sealer.

  • Spray paint (optional)- We used a silver spray paint
  • Silver tissue paper
  • Glue gun and glue sticks

 
What you need to make your own decoupaged Ikea cake stand.
 
 

How to Make an IKEA Cake Stand

  1. First thing, decide on your paper napkin you will use for the decoupage. For the fish napkins, Wendy cut out the fish.
     
    You can, however, use a whole napkin like I did with my pineapple cake stand. Don’t worry about any overlap, you can trim this later. Whatever method you use will depend on the napkin you choose and the design you want.
     
    diy-cake-stand-ikea-hack-fish-s
     
  2.  

  3. Most paper napkins come in 3 ply. Separate out the paper napkins you are using so that you just use the top printed ply. Place the glass plate face down and cover the underside with using Mod Podge. Then stick your napkins to the underside of the plate, and leave to dry.
     
    diy-cake-stand-ikea-hack-fish-2-s
     
  4.  
    For the fish plate we then decoupaged a layer of tissue paper over the napkins to provide a silver background. Depending on what napkin design you use, will depend on what background you may need to decoupage. Cover with a layer of mod podge or varnish to seal.
     
    With my pineapple plate even though I used a whole napkin, I still stuck some white tissue paper to the underside to provide a white background.
     
    diy-cake-stand-ikea-hack-6-s
     
    diy-cake-stand-ikea-hack-4-s
     
  5. Trim off any overlapping paper with scissors or a Stanley knife.
     
  6. To match the decoupage plate to the stand, I spray painted the stand silver for the fish plate, and gold for the pineapple plate.
     
  7. To finish off the plate was attached to the candle stick simply using a glue gun.
     

 
How to make a Cake stand with stuff from IKEA including the decoupaged napkins.
 
Make your own Ikea cake stand any paper napkin design you want.  Really cheap and simple to do.
 
Its cheap and easy to make your own cake stand with napkins, plate and candlestick all from IKEA.
 
 
Decoupaging with paper napkins is so much fun and there are so many possibilities. I am a bit of a Marimekko freak and have used their napkins to diy marimekko shoes and even a make a Marimekko bench before.

 
As I like decoupaging with napkins I have quite a collection in my craft stash as I find it hard to resist any lovely designs I see. The fact that paper napkins are so cheap they are so tempting to buy.
 
Check out more cake stand ideas at the DIY Idea Center.
 
 

Filed Under: Crafts, Ikea Hacks Tagged With: cake stand, decoupage, fish, glass plate, gold, IKEA, Ikea hack, paper napkin, paper napkins, pineapple, silver

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Comments

  1. Vanessa

    15th January 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I love this idea and I love cake stands. I have a few of my own and they are great. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      15th January 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you, I have a few too now they just look great on the table.

      Reply
  2. Sandra

    13th January 2017 at 8:59 pm

    My kids told me I have too many cake stands but I don’t think I can resist this one!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      14th January 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Personally, I don’t think there is any such thing as too many cake stands. Just tell them it means you’ll make more cakes and then I’m sure they won’t comment. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Michelle

    13th January 2017 at 7:50 am

    Oh how I wish we had IKEA in South Africa Claire because this is such a lovely way to personalize a cake stand. Pinning

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      13th January 2017 at 10:43 am

      Thank you, Michelle. They don’t have to be an Ikea glass plate and candlestick you good always hunt around for an alternative.

      Reply
  4. Keri

    13th January 2017 at 12:48 am

    Claire, the cake stand is great! What a fun way to make one! Thanks for the how-to.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      13th January 2017 at 7:41 am

      Thank you so much Kerl.

      Reply
  5. Toni | Small Home Soul

    11th January 2017 at 1:35 am

    I love this idea! I’ve seen the decoupaged plates before but never made into a cake stand. This is so elegant, and I love the playfulness of the fish 🙂

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      11th January 2017 at 7:24 am

      Thank you, Toni the fish were a bit of fun.

      Reply
  6. Julie

    10th January 2017 at 9:08 pm

    We have an IKEA near us too, it’s too tempting to pop in for a couple of bits, get them home then wonder how come your whole house doesn’t miraculously look like an IKEA showhome with 2 new items in it!
    This is such a clever idea, I love the fish, it’s kind of unexpected for a cake stand, but most of all I love the idea that you can make it whatever design takes your fancy. Thanks for shairng at #handmadeMonday

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      10th January 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks, the fish has caused a bit of a stir with the traditionalists on Hometalk. But like you say, you can make whatever one you want. I keep on eyeing up some Marimekko napkins I have.

      Reply
  7. Caroline

    10th January 2017 at 8:01 pm

    A great Ikea-hack!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      10th January 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Cheers and thank you.

      Reply
  8. Chloe

    10th January 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Fantastic! I am going to be heading to Ikea to pick up some of these plates and candleholders! I am envisioning all of the different styles I can use! lThese aren’t just good for cakes, either, they are great for cookies, cheeses, etc! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      10th January 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks. Yeah they make great little party platters.

      Reply
  9. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction

    10th January 2017 at 3:20 am

    Love a great ikea hack, Claire! Thank you for sharing your fun cake stands @Vintage Charm! Blessings, Cecilia

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      10th January 2017 at 8:32 am

      Thank you Cecilia!

      Reply
  10. LydiaF

    9th January 2017 at 4:29 pm

    I’ve had a little decoupage project in the back of my mind and now you’ve inspired me to brave the maze (I mean store) and check out their napkins. A plate of meatballs and mashed will be a bonus 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg 🙂

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      9th January 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you! Love the meatballs and mash with the gravy.

      Reply
  11. Debrashoppeno5

    9th January 2017 at 3:46 pm

    This looks terrific. I love how easy they are to make and that the supplies are cheap enough to make one for every occasion.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      9th January 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you, yes I bought a few glass plates to try some other designs.

      Reply
  12. Wendy

    9th January 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Very, very cute! I’m inspired to make a trip to Ikea soon!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      9th January 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you Wendy. I have an Ikea very near to me so it’s a bit too easy to pop in.

      Reply
  13. Caroline

    9th January 2017 at 7:25 am

    What a brilliant idea and would be good on a craft stall display as well, for lavender sachets

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      9th January 2017 at 11:28 am

      Thank you, they would work really well on a craft stall.

      Reply
  14. Marie

    8th January 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Love this idea! I enjoy crafting and can hardly wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      8th January 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Cheers and thank you!

      Reply
  15. Jerusha - The Disney Chef

    8th January 2017 at 1:13 pm

    What a great idea! I’m an Ikea addict so this is right up my alley. Thank you! – Jerusha, TheDisneyChef.com

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      8th January 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you, I have a few more Ikea hacks planned for these year.

      Reply
  16. Sue

    8th January 2017 at 11:47 am

    Such a great idea! My glass cake stand gets used more for adding height to seasonal home styling projects than anything edible, so making a few of my own would be a cheap and personalised addition to my display toolkit. Glad to have found you via Hometalk! Sue ~ The World of Suzy Homemaker

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      8th January 2017 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you, they are great for displaying too! Your site looks lovely by the way.

      Reply
  17. Eleanor

    8th January 2017 at 1:45 am

    Why would you put fish on a cake plate? Use something pretty like flowers or designs.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      8th January 2017 at 8:06 am

      My friend liked the napkin and it is not just for cakes, it’s used for savoury snacks. You can use what ever you want for the design.

      Reply
  18. Marie from The Interior Frugalista

    6th January 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I love how you decoupaged your cake stand with paper – great idea! I’ve made a few DIY cake stands but never thought to decoupage them – thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      6th January 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you! I think the decoupage works well on glass plates.

      Reply
  19. debbie

    6th January 2017 at 8:47 am

    Those are crazy cute! How simple too. Had I known about this before christmas, I would have made some for me and for gifts. You can just use the plate as a server for appetizers without making it as a cake stand. Just a great idea!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      6th January 2017 at 11:49 am

      Thanks you can even use fabric instead of napkins for the decoupage.

      Reply
  20. Sarah Bell

    6th January 2017 at 12:27 am

    What a clever and unique idea!!! Thanks for sharing how to do this – it would be a great personalized gift 🙂

    Sarah Bell
    Trendy & Tidy

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      6th January 2017 at 11:49 am

      Thanks, you can use any napkin you like.

      Reply
  21. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled

    4th January 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Great idea! I’ve always wondered how people did that on dishes. Thanks for the tutorial. Visiting from Homemade and Handcrafted party.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      4th January 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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