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.
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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
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.
Directions
Brace yourself, it's tough:
- 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.
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.
Ta-da, a vintage-y, weathered-looking tiered pie tin stand!
I know, all my crafts are just too complicated, aren't they? Sorry.
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.
Yep, I'm okay with that.
Have you found any treasures lately?
Tiered Pie Tin Stand
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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Presilla sherly says
will this dIY work for adding onions and garlic.. i want to make something for vegetable stand
Jami says
No, I don't think so - I didn't find this to be very sturdy for heavier items.
Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says
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!
Jami says
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?).
Sue Kment says
Very cool-going on my list too!
Bliss says
Stopping in from the pin it party but pinning it because I love it!
Bliss
Megin says
This is so cool ~ I love the rustic look it has 🙂
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Jeanette @ Creating a Life says
What an awesome project-totally love it! Pinning now 🙂
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Jamie says
Wow that's so cute! You're so clever 😉
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Holly says
Very cute Jami!!!
daisy says
Great deal! I could see using it in a foyer to put keys, sunglasses, and all those little things one needs when heading out...
Jami says
Ooo, yes, that would be a great way to use it too, Daisy - good idea!
[email protected] says
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.
Jami says
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. 😉
Crystal says
So cute!! I can't believe you only spent $8 for it. Love it!!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Oh my gosh, that is sooo darn cute! And it's totally functional too, always an added bonus!