Clean and Scentsible

Tiered Platter

I have seen so many cute versions of tiered platters around blogland and Pinterest, that I decided to jump on the bandwagon and create my own.

I have been loving yellow this summer and found a couple of cheap plates and a bowl down at Superstore. I bought two glass candle holders at a Thrift shop a few months ago and they have patiently been waiting for the perfect project.

For some reason, spray painting the candle holders turned out to be a major pain in the behind.  My first spray paint job totally bubbled up {maybe because I didn’t prime them!} and I had to sand everything down and start again.  The second time, I did prime and the paint on one of them still bubbled up in one section.  So I sanded it down again and re-sprayed.  In between all the priming, sanding, and waiting for the paint to dry, it actually took about a week to get them done.  My advice to you – prime, light coats of spray paint and don’t get too close!

I glued the candle holders to the plates and bowl with Quick Grip.  I love this glue and find it much easier to work with than some of the other glues out there.  {As much as I love the glue, the packaging can be a major annoyance!  My glue ends up coming through various places along the tube and I always end up having to reinforce it with duct tape!}

I wanted a bowl on top rather than a plate so I could use it for dips and sauces.  It got its first use as a fruit tray.

The tray could also be used for chips and dips or a veggie tray.  I think it would also make a fun cupcake stand – you could put some candy toppers in the bowl for a DIY cupcake!

YUM!  The fruit dip is one of the kids’ favorites – about 1 cup Cool Whip Light and 1/2 cup yogurt.  I will also blend up any of the fruit that is too soft and add it in as well.

And if you are looking for some more tiered inspiration, here are a couple of my favorites from Pinterest.
Source: bhg.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Happy B.C. Day to all of my fellow British Columbians!  We are off to Playland for the day!

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  6. Love the stand – I am on a yellow kick too. I love the plates and the bowl you selected.

    Another good and easy fruit dip – sour cream (FF is great) and add apricot preserves. A wonderful fruit dip.

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  13. Very cute, adorable yellow theme, and good for you for taking the time to paint and repaint when it didn’t turn out like you wanted the first and even second time. Nice job! 🙂

    Visiting from Funky Junk Interiors Linky Party,

    With smiles from NW Illinois,
    Suzanne

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  21. I have seen so many of tiered platter but I really like your idea of adding a bowl on the top. If I ever make one, I know I am using your idea of adding the bowl.
    Like the other ideas on Pinterest as well.

    We have a link-up party going on – Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. I would really appreciate if you’d link up some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-2-and-features.html

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  23. I have totally fell in love with this and can’t wait to try and make one. My only problem is….I am having a hard time finding the candle holder. It is wood, right? Would you share where I should look for these. If sharing my email is:
    joyceann53@hotmail.com….
    thanks

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  24. I am in love with your tier – love that yellow! You’re an amazing photographer/designer! Thanks for sharing this, I saw your link at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. Hugs ~ Mary

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  26. Oh I love love this little tier stand! It is to easy to do and adorable, not to mention! I will definitely be following your blog!

    Emily
    emilyp711.wordpress.com

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