Take two common thrift store finds, a little paint, and a dab of glue. What do you get?… a beautiful Domed Cheeseboard Pedestal! This DIY Trash to Treasure project couldn’t be any easier!!
I woke up this morning to a blanket of snow outside… the first of the year. What a beautiful sight!! There is just something about snow… it makes me giddy! I want to run outside and jump in and start doing snow angels!…. I know, I know…I should probably wait for my daughter to wake up first!
Since it looks like I’ll be snowed in for the day…. what better time to work on some DIY projects! And it just so happens that I will be hosting a Winter White themed brunch at the end of the month….. talk about nature offering up a huge dose of inspiration!! I am ready to get creative!!
This Domed Cheeseboard is just one of many DIY projects I plan to bring to you this month as I plan for the Winter White Brunch. This project is so simple… yet so chic!
What you’ll need:
- Domed Wooden Cheeseboard
- Candlestick
- Paint
- E600 Glue
If you are a thrift store shopper like me, then you have undoubtedly come across those old wooden round cheeseboards with the domed glass. I see these at thrift stores ALL OF THE TIME! To me, they’re a treasure! I buy them when I see them… and oh yes – I still have all of mine from the 80’s. Whether you have the opportunity to pick up one of these beauties while thrifting.. or if you still hoard all of your old entertaining pieces like I do… this is a great way to bring some new life to those cheese domes!
Another common thrift store find are candlesticks… and yes, another favorite of mine! I can’t get enough of them! There are just so many clever ways to use them. Check out these Pastel Cake Stands from my daughter’s 1st birthday or these Holiday Dessert Stands. I buy them in all shapes and sizes, because I never know when inspiration will hit, and I’ll need to pair them up with just the right thing! Just make sure to choose one with enough surface area to glue to a flat surface, and that it is sturdy enough to hold the food that will be placed on the pedestal.
1. Prep your board and candlestick…. sand, clean, dry, remove appendages, etc… whatever you need to do to prepare for painting. For my cheeseboard… it needed a bit of sanding because of some small chips in the wood, and I also had to remove the rubber feet. For the candlestick, I had to do a lot of sanding. I choose a candlestick with a crackle paint finish…. stupid me!… I didn’t want the crackle to show thru, so I had to sand, sand, sand. I also removed the spike on the candle base with a pair of pliers, so it could sit flush against the wooden board. I also ran my glass dome through the dishwasher to ensure it was nice & clean.
2. Paint the candlestick and wooden board. I used a white spray paint primer, and then painted with a brush.
3. Once dry, using E600 glue, secure the top of the candlestick to the base of the wooden board. Ensure the candlestick is centered.
4. Allow to sit for 24 hours.
Serve your favorite cheeses!
A special hint about serving food on your new pedestal.. since this is a painted finish, you may need to keep the food safe if it will be sitting directly on the board…. You can certainly use a doily or some butcher paper, but if you want a clean look… cut a piece of Glad Press ‘n Seal in a circle to fit the inside ring of the board… when you press it on, it’s invisible and protects your food! It peels right off when you’re done, and there’s no need to wash the pedestal!
Wow, that looks brand new and not something that you glued together. It’s just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Waste Not Wednesday!
Thanks Toni! And thank you for the Waste Not Wednesday opportunity! What a great concept!! It’s right up my alley!!