Cake Stand Special Order for a College Graduation Party

(Note: If you are interested in a special order, please e-mail me at jlplatesandplatters@gmail.com, or go to my Etsy Shop at JL Plates and Platters.)

What an undertaking!  A challenge is so motivating for me and I loved putting this order together.

I got a call from a woman in New Jersey who wanted something masculine for her son's college gradutation party.  She had a strong vision in her head of what she wanted for the cake stands: blue plates that were large enough to hold a candy pyramid with gold pedestals that were at least 9-10 inches tall.

She contacted me because she found this listing on my Etsy Shop.  So this was the inspiration piece, but she wanted them taller and she wanted 8 of them:

I began my treasure hunt.  I scoured many resources locally and On-line for plates and vintage items.

I found this UGLY stuff....

 ....and turned it into this gorgious stuff.  Ugly as they were, I could see their potential and what they could become.

I managed to find 8 pedastals, and we staggered the height just a little.  Most of the plates were identical with the exception of just a few.  

I thought it turned out beautiful.  I was so happy to make something so lovely for this New Jersey family's special celebration.