I have made a couple of these tiered platters now and I LOVE them! So of course I had to do a Christmas version…
The plates and the bowl are from Target and I just picked up the glass candle holders from the Salvation Army. They are painted with Rustoleum’s Colonial Red {which is actually a much better match to the red on the plates than it appears in the photo!} and glued down with Quick Grip.
I really love having the bowl on top. It is great for holding dips for a fruit or veggie platter, chips, or crackers. I think this would even be cute dressed up with some greenery and pine cones or ornaments for display.
One tip for adding the candle holders: they can appear lined up one one side and not be lined up from another view. Be sure to check all the way around {or have someone else look for you!} before gluing them down. You can find a few more tips for making these platters here.
Simple, cute, and functional!
I love your tiered platters!!! They are so cute! The Christmas version is so festive! I may have to make one of these for a birthday party I’m having at my house this weekend. ~ Barbara
Hi Jenn,
Thanks for linking to the Simply Christmas Inspiration party. I love this project on so many levels (no pun intended). I really love the idea of a bowl on top. I’ve just got to make one of these for my girls as they are huge fruit and yoghurt dippers – this would be perfect!!
how cool!
Very cute Jenn! You always have great ideas! 😉
I really need to make myself a few of these! I love the idea of using the cup on the top for dips or sauces! You should come and enter my Vanilla Bean Paste giveaway! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanilla-bean-paste-giveaway.html
These are so cute!
I just love this idea…It makes a great centerpiece for any holiday party…I would love for you to share it at my “Anything Goes” Linky party…
http://www.mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/anything-goes-linky-party.html
I’ve never seen one with a bowl on top before – what a great idea! Thanks for sharing this 🙂 x
This is so cute! I love the top bowl! You are quite the clever girl!
Love it! The idea of using a bowl on top is genius 🙂
I hope I could find like that or any color at Target. I so love it, it can be a gift to a friend or use it any time of the day. Thanks for the inspiration. And I have to note the glue can I find it at michaels or jo-anne’s?
Hi Jenn,
I have featured this project on Inspiration Friday at Simply Chrismtas today. Thanks for joining in. I hope you can participate again this week.
Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne
I love these platters! I have one from the 40’s that is my prized treasure. This is such a good idea with the bowl. Thanks for sharing!
What a great serving tray!!!I am hosting my first EVAH link party this weekend. It is up and running now and I would love for you to come link up some of your projects!
Kim @ Too Much Time
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Looks great. The red accent really makes it look very festive. Reminds me of this cake stand that is also festively red.