18 DIY Rustic Cake Stands For Your Party Or Wedding

Welcome to a delightful roundup that promises to add a touch of rustic charm to your dessert table or wedding – “18 DIY Rustic Styled Cake Stands.” Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice looking to infuse some homemade character into your next celebration, these handpicked links are your gateway to creating beautiful and unique cake stands with a touch of country elegance.

From reclaimed wood to vintage finds and creative upcycling projects, this collection is a testament to the beauty that can emerge when creativity meets simplicity. Get ready to embark on a journey of DIY inspiration, where each link unveils a new opportunity to showcase your desserts in a style that is both rustic and utterly charming. Let the crafting adventure begin!

Footed Wood Slice Tray

Chalkboard Cake Cheese Tray

Wood Slice Cupcake Stand

DIY Footed WoodSlice tray

Wood Slice Cake stand

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Furring Strip Cake Stand

Hang on, Wait, Have you ever wondered why we use cake stands?

The tradition of using cake stands at weddings has historical roots, although it has evolved over time. The wedding cake itself has been a symbol of celebration and fertility in various cultures for centuries. In ancient Rome, guests would break a cake over the bride’s head to ensure fertility and good fortune. In medieval England, the custom was to stack small cakes as high as possible, and the newlyweds would attempt to kiss over the towering confection for a lifetime of prosperity.

The concept of elevating the wedding cake on a stand can be traced back to the 19th century in England. During this time, the tiered wedding cake became popular, and couples started using cake stands to showcase the elaborate designs and decorations. The tiered structure not only added visual appeal but also allowed for the creation of a more impressive centerpiece.

As wedding traditions spread across cultures and evolved with time, the use of cake stands became a common practice. Today, cake stands come in various styles and materials, ranging from classic silver or crystal stands to more contemporary and DIY options. They continue to serve as a focal point for the wedding reception, emphasizing the importance of the cake-cutting ceremony and symbolizing the sweetness and shared joy of the newlyweds.

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The Secret Life of the Forest: Trees, Animals and Fungi, by Klára Holik, Ivi Niesner and Jana Sedlácková explores the inner workings of the forest, from the biggest trees to the smallest parasites, answering questions about the forest and sharing basic information about different kinds of forests, the water cycle, how to visit the forest and more. It’s aimed at kids ages 6 to 9.

It starts at the beginning with information on where seeds come from, how pollination happens and different creatures (and mechanisms like wind) that help move tree seeds and other seeds around in different forests. It talks about photosynthesis, how trees communicate with each other, tree rings, layers of the forest, how tree seeds move and how fungi and trees help each other.

Readers will learn about the oldest known fungus in the world, how ants help other animals to reproduce and what plant and animal parasites make trouble in the forest.

The book also covers decomposition, an overview of forest types from around the world (including the heaviest living organism), how fire affects forests, animals of the rainforest and swamp and ways people use wood.

Information is presented in bite-sized segments, with cartoony illustrations that are somewhat accurate to nature. You can check out some of the pages and watch a flip through on the publisher’s website.

It also includes forest experiments kids can try, such as building bird houses, looking for springs and checking ingredients on snack foods for palm oil, which comes from the rainforest. There’s also information on the best way to visit the forest to be respectful of the organisms that live there.

In the back you’ll find a glossary of some of the important words included in the book, and there’s a QR code teachers or parents can scan to get more information or learning resources.

This book provides a nice overview of life in the forest and how the plants and animals work together to keep it growing the way it needs to. It also covers a little bit of what humans can do to protect the forests we have left.

About the book: 64 pages, hardcover. Published 2024 by Albatross Books. Suggested retail price $18.95

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