olldbobbi Brilliant! I can see Thrift stores being raided now!

Lucianna Samu - Color and Design Very cute. This is a great way to use some garage sale finds and attic rejects!!!

wildmare Fantastic ideas! I am going through my cupboards and china cabinet looking at ideas! Yes, the thrift stores are in my radar! Nice to know they can be easily dismantled too. I would not have thought to use hot glue gun technique. Thanks

dcer I can't wait to try this!

Beth What a great idea that can be used for any decor style.

picabelle I've tried this idea but used epoxy, which is permanent. Love the hot glue technique. If you're making a tiered stand, look for the flattest plates you can find. If the plate is too curved then the items sink toward the middle and cupcakes sit at a tilt. Endless combinations with thrift store dishes and since they're so inexpensive you can make a bunch, fill with cookies or whatever, package nicely and give as gifts. (You can use short glass candlesticks as a base as well.)

violetmugalavai Fantastic ideas!!

davesmac Goodwill house ware prices have gone up drastically. But, they are still a good bargain when using in crafts. I like the epoxy idea for the permanent fix. Thanks for sharing.

bocadebo I have been looking for a cake stand for a long time that did not take up a lot of storage space. Now I have an endless variety of cake stands that take up no extra storage space. Thank you!

beary AWESOME! I"m going to do this today for a an old fashioned birthday cake I made for my 94 yr old Grandmother's birthday. She will love it!! Thanks!

sclawson Great ideas! Can't wait to try with my existing dishes. Love the idea of putting in the freezer to reverse the process. This is just SO cool.

Inis Lovely For a less permanent version, try earthquake putty to join the pieces.

jjeason20 I made several of these for my wedding months ago. I love homemade ones versus store bought!

Fine Art & Portraits by Laurel Those are great looking. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.

Beth In summer when we eat outside around the pool/patio a lot, we use plastic garden pots with a epoxy glued pot saucer. Have in the past taken terra cotta pot and saucer and used food grade glaze on the saucer part, which I then took to a ceramic shop to have fired. Cost was less than $7 total. Like others I recommend using epoxy which is water proof.

Mabel Osorio I love it

bajablue You can mix and match to your hearts' content! http://www.instructables.com/id/Party-Pedestal-Trays-in-a-Jiffy/

honolulululu Thank you! What a great idea for gifts. Ive been trying to come up with a personlized gift for a friend with a new kitchen. I also can't wait to try varying heights for a buffet.

Susie Q Design Studio I've been doing this for years because I don't have the budget or space to store a bunch of beautiful tiered pieces. I've used melted wax to bind mine together. It just scrapes off and the residue can be washed off with hot water and dish soap or some "Goo Gone".

marsia This would work with a big serving plate and a ceramic pot for a bird bath, too. You would just need to stucco them together. Nice idea!

cjcostanzo What a brilliant idea!

irishcelticeyes Wonderful ideas.....

shelesw Great idea! Can't wait to try this.

katcorr My daughter and I have made quite a few of these for gifts. I personally don't recommend hot glue, as I don't think it has the holding power for the long term. We use epoxy and haven't had any problems at all. We also use thrifted plates from our local Goodwill. We've gone for the clear glass plates and we use candlesticks for the bases. They are great for creating different heights and look less artsy-craftsy than bowls and mugs do as bases. We've used them for holidays, a wedding, and various birthday parties, and everyone we've given them to have loved them.

dj_gao007 i like,thank you

Vlasta Jolic Great idea.

me_n3cats2 Fiestaware? Really? I have Fiestware here is NO WAY I would mix fine collectibles and hot glue! The Thrift store finds are a much better idea.

Beth Just made a new cake holder using one of my Fiestaware dinner plates and I love it. Found a nice pre glazed flower pot that goes well with the plate and it looks so nice on the table with my Fiestaware dinner plates etc.

happyjackjane I did a similar thing with cut glass. I used silicone glue instead of glue sticks. It's permanent, instead of temporary...so make sure that's what you really want.

jonescarol the birdcage chandelier is just what I've been looking for for our front entrance. Thank you.

treefarmer5 My husband's use for discarded iron headboards should be here. He uses them for clematis stands.

Lara Maynard any ideas on how to add a cover to the cake stands?

Chris Palle Thrifty and easy to clean as well. Instead of buying paper-based disposable ones.

hausbucher Love these ideas! I have done this with terra cotta planters and used a product called "Liquid Nails" to glue them together. To serve food I cut wax paper to fit or use a paper doily found in the cake decorating section of craft stores. I should have cut the wax paper a bit better but you get the idea!

hausbucher Thanks - I just got onto Pinterest and am still learning. I cannot seem to add the pin-it button to my favorites bar.

niamunchkins I love this idea! Could you use glass too?

Rachelle Borbely Love this idea...I live fairly close to the Homer-Laughlin Outlet. ( I can get great deals on Fiestaware)

mechopsticks You can also use candle holders as the base.

wildmare Melamine dishes have been resurrected! Now with all the new and wonderful patterns and designer colours in melamine dishes, there are more design elements that can be utilized to make these cake stands and serving dishes. Enjoy giving them as inexpensive gifts, for summer patio entertaining, bridal showers, Cupcake displays and potluck socials. Too fun!

your_room_expresses_you I love it!!!

tabatchikova I do love it!! It is great idea!