Homemade Cake Plate and Cake!

If you've read any of my posts you know I love my Goodwill, thrifty, junk, yard sale finds.  Plus you've found out this gal is recently hooked on spray paint.  It's addicting!  Wonder if I said, "I'm addicted to spray paint" while checking out 4 cans at Hobby Lobby, they would worry about me?  ;-)

My latest little project began with a find at the Goodwill several months ago.  This little ceramic pedestal.

It's 'cute' but just not anything I would use, even though I love tulips.

I've been looking for a cake stand everywhere.  Never finding just what I wanted for this frugal gals price.  Last weekend I had an 'ah ha' moment, grabbed this little baby and gave her a new coat of Antique White spray.

Much better!

Take one large free platter from my mom (it was free to her too) and Voila!

"New" cake pedestal plate for $1.30

The bottom rim of the plate sits perfectly atop the pedestal!

No, I haven't glued it down, yet.  Trying to decide if I want to attach it permanently.

What's a new cake plate without a cake?

So let's whip one up.

This is a new recipe for me.  It's called Gram's Best Brown Sugar Cake from Kraft Foods.

The recipe link is HERE.

I opted not to put the powdered sugar on top of mine.

Teen daughter and I had a piece tonight right AFTER I made the photos.

Easy cake recipe ~ Simply DEEEE Lish!

I'm linking in to a few blog parties!  Be sure to check each one of them out for thrifty treasure finds and great food recipe inspirations.

Tales from Bloggeritaville's Thrifty Thursday

The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday

Designs by Gollum and Foodie Friday
Our Krazy Kitchen with What did you bake today?

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