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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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

It feels like it’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but as I write this my daughter has just a couple of weeks of summer left! So let’s get in that school and fall knitting spirit by looking at some apple knitting projects.

If you have a 22 needle circular knitting machine, knitting an apple is one of the easiest things you can do. I have an apple pattern over at Our Daily Craft that will take you just a few minutes to knit and they’re a great addition to your fall decor.

Apple hats are a classic, and whether you want to knit a hat that looks like an apple or one with apples on it, we’ve got you covered. For hats that look like apples check out the rolled brim version from Emma Crochet Design 4 U, which uses worsted weight yarn and comes in sizes for kids of all ages; and the ribbed brim version from Hand Knit Hugs. This one also calls for worsted weight yarn and comes in four kids sizes. Both include a stem and leaf.

If you’d rather have apples on your hat, try the Red Apple Hat from Little Red Window. This one is sized from newborn to 2T and calls for four colors of worsted weight yarn.

How about apple socks? You’ll find Ariel Chang’s Apple Picnic Socks as a free download on Ravelry. These use three colors of sock yarn and come in three sizes. Stone Knits also a pair of stripey apple socks that show the inside of the apple. These also have three sizes but they use six colors total, with the main color being a self-striping yarn.

If you want a little apple accessory for the house, the apple potholder from Nifty Knitter Designs is cute and a great way to practice double knitting. It uses two colors and you’ll find the colors in the reverse on the other side. The pattern only uses about 50 yards of each color of worsted weight yarn, so it’s a great use for odd balls, too.

Once you’ve got your double knitting skills sorted you can also try the double knit apple scarf from Crow and Chai Shop. The Winter Apples scarf is shown in red and gold, but you can use whatever colors you like. There are apples, stars and random stitches in the design, which calls for DK weight yarn. There’s also a matching fingerless glove pattern.

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