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18 DIY Rustic Cake Stands For Your Party Or Wedding

February 13, 2024 by Shellie Wilson

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

DIY Rustic Log Cake Stand | The House That Never Slumbers 

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.

How To Make A Rustic Cake Stand Platter Out Of Wood And 3 Ways To Use It – This Dear Casa 

Farmhouse Home: How to Make your own Simple DIY Wood Cake Stand in Just 5 Minutes

DIY Rustic Cake Stand Tutorial – Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Wedding Cake stand 

DIY cake stand tutorial

Easy DIY Pedestals 

How To make a DIY Cake stand

Easy wooden cake Stand 

Dollar Store Pedestal Tray

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Coffee Cozy Knitting Patterns

During the summer (which is what it is where I am writing from) I like to share patterns for things that you can knit and use even when it’s warm out. And sometimes they are things you can use when it’s cold, too, like this collection of coffee cup cozies. Because hot coffee is a must almost any time of year. 

This simple pattern form Darling Jadore is a great one for beginners and could be a good first knitting in the round project. It uses worsted weight yarn and includes video tutorials if you need extra help. 

If you want a perfectly plain cozy that you can jazz up with your own designs, check out the Base Doodle Cup Cozy from Jamie Lomax. This free pattern on Ravelry comes in two sizes (short and long) and is meant to be used with her doodle charts to make it your own. You could also keep it plain, add stripes or design your own motifs to stitch on it. 

Most coffee cozy patterns that I see are just sleeves meant to go over travel mugs, but what if your mug has a handle? This pattern from Stacey’s Knit Wits has an I-cord loop and button so you can use it on a mug with a handle or a travel cup. It uses DK weight yarn.

Coffee cozies are a fun way to play with stitch patterns and learn new techniques. If you’ve never knit cables before, this cozy from Purple Wool Co. would be a great first cable project, as it features simple braided cables all the way around. It uses worsted weight yarn and is worked in the round. 

Try double knitting to make an extra-insulating coffee cozy with this pattern from Tracy Leming. It includes little color changes so you can get the concept of how double knitting works on a small scale. It also can include a little pocket for a tea bag if you want. This one uses worsted weight yarn and is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Or try stranded knitting with the Love in the Air cozy from Danielle Thuen. It features hearts of different sizes and is worked in sock yarn. You’ll need to make sure those floats are nice and loose so it will stretch to hug your cup. You can find this pattern on Ravelry. 

They’re also a fun way to add a bit of flair to an otherwise plain cup. KnitnKaboodle Designs has this lovely leaf-shaped cozy pattern, which you could use for hot or cold beverages by changing up the fiber you choose (that’s pretty much always true). It is made in pieces that are stitched together and can be worked in a single color or choose different colors for each leaf.

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