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    Home » Easy DIY » Simple Crafts & Handmade Gifts

    March 21, 2013 | By Jami

    Tiered Pie Tin Stand - a Thrift Store Transformation

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    Thrift store pie tins, a silver candle holder and silver cup are transformed into a tiered pie tin stand perfect for organizing craft, office, and small supplies.

    Tiered Pie Tin Stand

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    Have you guys seen the tiered stands/organizers made from weathered, old pie tins and cake plates in magazines and online?

    Me too, and after seeing one highlighted months ago in a Country Living article, I put the materials to make a tiered pie tin stand on my list of things to look for at thrift stores.

    Thrifted Pie Tin Stand Supplies

    thrift-finds-march.13

    Supplies

    Pictured above is what I found over a period of a few weeks (I had to include the basket, because how wonderful is that to find a big, handled basket like that?).

    Even though the inspiration photo I was referring to had wooden spools holding the pie plates, I wanted to use only what I could find at thrift stores and no wooden spools were to be found.

    Not even wooden candle holders that I liked - most were too big. Plus, I wasn't sure I wanted to paint them, I kind of liked the idea of keeping it all silver.

    But if you shop at thrift stores, you know you take what you find, and I could only find the one silver candle holder pictured to the left above, so I improvised with a silver goblet, even though it was too shiny (I ended up not using the smallest shiny silver bowl you see on top).

    Here's what to look for at thrift stores and the one other supply you'll need:

    • 3 tin pie plates in graduated sizes
    • 1 silver candleholder
    • 1 silver goblet
    • E-6000 Adhesive (or superglue, though you won't have as much time to adjust)

    My solution for the making the shiny goblet work better with the others was...sandpaper. It dulled it just enough to blend with the three tins and candleholder.

    assemble-pie-tin-tiers

    Directions

    Brace yourself, it's tough:

    1. Mark the centers of the pie tins to be used for the bottom and middle tiers with a sharpie dot.
    2. Use E-6000 adhesive on the tops and bottoms of the cup and candleholder and center on the pie plates.

    TIP: Centering is the only tricky part here. With E-6000, you have a few minutes to adjust, that's why I chose to use it.

    Thrifted Pie Tin Stand

    Ta-da, a vintage-y, weathered-looking tiered pie tin stand!

    I know, all my crafts are just too complicated, aren't they? Sorry.

    Pie Tin Organizer

    Seriously, though, isn't this perfect for organizing all those craft room/office things? This stand has become one of my favorite things in my studio. I love that it's both useful and sweet to look at - which is good, because I'm at that desk almost every.single.day.

    Of course, I'm sure you're curious what this little baby set me back, aren't you?

    All the items were .99, except the largest, older bottom tin - but it was so perfect that I sucked it up and paid $3.99 for it. I had already realized you don't often see tins that size. So, $8.00 total.

    thrift store transformationYep, I'm okay with that.

    Have you found any treasures lately?

    DIY Tiered Vintage Pie Tin Stand :: An Oregon Cottage
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    Tiered Pie Tin Stand

    Thrift store pie tins, a silver candle holder and silver cup are transformed into a tiered pie tin stand perfect for organizing craft, office, and small supplies.
    Work Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Makes: 1 stand
    Author: Jami Boys
    Cost: $8

    Tools

    • Sandpaper (if needed)

    Materials

    • E-6000 Adhesive
    • 3 tin pie plates in graduated sizes
    • 1 silver candleholder (or similar)
    • 1 silver goblet (or similar)

    Instructions

    • Mark the centers of the pie tins to be used for the bottom and middle tiers with a sharpie dot.
    • Use E-6000 adhesive on the tops and bottoms of the cup and candleholder and center on the pie plates.
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    About Jami

    Since 2009 Jami Boys has been helping readers live a simple homemade life through whole food recipes, doable gardening, and easy DIY projects on An Oregon Cottage. From baking bread, to creating a floor from paper, to growing and preserving food, Jami shares the easiest ways to get things done. She's been featured in Cottages and Bungalows, Old House Journal, and First for Women magazines as well as numerous sites like Good Housekeeping, Huffington Post, and Apartment Therapy.

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    1. Presilla sherly says

      October 07, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      will this dIY work for adding onions and garlic.. i want to make something for vegetable stand

      Reply
      • Jami says

        October 13, 2021 at 2:36 pm

        No, I don't think so - I didn't find this to be very sturdy for heavier items.

        Reply
    2. Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      March 23, 2013 at 10:49 am

      I love this and the basket you found also! Too bad you're on the other side of the country because we could do some serious thrift store shopping together!

      Reply
      • Jami says

        March 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm

        I know it - I see your stuff and I totally think that, too! Though I also think you guys over there have better stuff to find (but then, you probably think that about us West coasters, huh?).

        Reply
    3. Sue Kment says

      March 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

      Very cool-going on my list too!

      Reply
    4. Bliss says

      March 23, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Stopping in from the pin it party but pinning it because I love it!

      Bliss

      Reply
    5. Megin says

      March 23, 2013 at 7:08 am

      This is so cool ~ I love the rustic look it has 🙂
      I'm visiting from T&J's Linky. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment and Link Up!
      ~ Megin of VMG206

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    6. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

      March 22, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      What an awesome project-totally love it! Pinning now 🙂

      Jeanette @ Creating a Life

      Reply
    7. Jamie says

      March 21, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Wow that's so cute! You're so clever 😉
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
    8. Holly says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      Very cute Jami!!!

      Reply
    9. daisy says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:07 pm

      Great deal! I could see using it in a foyer to put keys, sunglasses, and all those little things one needs when heading out...

      Reply
      • Jami says

        March 21, 2013 at 9:16 pm

        Ooo, yes, that would be a great way to use it too, Daisy - good idea!

        Reply
    10. [email protected] says

      March 21, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      Love it! I also love the basket. I recently found a great basket with longer handles that I use for going to town. My son and I were out of town at a workshop for him and one of the other performers asked where I found my bag. I said, "Goodwill" and she about fell over. I'm not sure if she was impressed with the bag or horrified that I admitted to shopping at Goodwill - half price day, at that.

      Reply
      • Jami says

        March 21, 2013 at 9:15 pm

        Ha! I'm always happy to announce I got something at a thrift store, too, Angi. I have come to realize that some people just don't get it. 😉

        Reply
    11. Crystal says

      March 21, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      So cute!! I can't believe you only spent $8 for it. Love it!!

      Reply
    12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

      March 21, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Oh my gosh, that is sooo darn cute! And it's totally functional too, always an added bonus!

      Reply

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