A fun, quick, and easy way to display your seasonal treats is on stands. I happen to own LOTS of cakestands, but thought it would be fun to make some specific to the season. With pumpkins and paper plates.
I've found an abundance of little pumpkins left in the field from the pickers, who accidentally broke off their stems. Once the stems are gone, they're not really desirable to most people buying pumpkins, so there they sit - all broken hearted. In an attempt to rescue these orphaned pumpkins, I've discovered they're great for stacking on each other for decoration and for these cute little stands.
Step 1.) Start with a mini pumpkin. If your pumpkin has a stem, cut it or break it off:
Step 2.) Hot glue a paper plate atop the pumpkin. I've used a small salad-sized plate here, as the pumpkin is small:
This pumpkin is slightly larger, so I've used a dinner-sized plate here:
Step 3.) Fill plate with treats:
or stack the stands two high for double the treats - double the fun:
And there you have it. Changing the world - one pumpkin at a time. :)
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Smashing!
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Julie M.
Posted by: Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop | October 12, 2011 at 01:37 AM
That is such a cute idea!
Posted by: Kim @ Homesteader's Heart | October 12, 2011 at 02:56 AM
Great idea! I'll bet using a transparent plastic plate/bowl would be nice as well. That way you could see the pumpkin underneath :)
Posted by: Tanya @ Lovely Greens | October 12, 2011 at 03:27 AM
I recognize the Harry and David truffles on your pumpkin stands. Thanks for the previous posts on Harry and David. It's our favorite rest stop on our way too and from Brookings.
Posted by: Patricia | October 12, 2011 at 04:57 AM
Cute!
Posted by: Jessica | October 12, 2011 at 05:44 AM
Great idea...love you guest's suggestion about the clear plates...I like both ideas.
Posted by: Linda Colantino | October 12, 2011 at 06:50 AM
That is a great idea! So simple (which I like and need in my life)! Going to do this for sure.. :) Thanks!
By the way - I wanted to tell you that my three older sisters and my mom are planning on taking a trip to your Farm Chicks Show next June! We have EARLY ADMISSION TICKETS! (yeah!). :) We will be taking a road trip driving from central Nebraska all the way up to Spokane! Of course, I'll be blogging about our trip too! We can't wait!
Posted by: Leslie Means @ Her View From Home | October 12, 2011 at 07:04 AM
love your white and orange splashed pumpkins - so artistically perfect for a cake stand!
Posted by: cathie | October 12, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Cute idea...
Posted by: Madge @ The View From Right Here | October 12, 2011 at 07:13 PM
That is a cute idea!!
Posted by: Mecky | October 18, 2011 at 09:47 AM
This is the most fantastic idea. I am hosting a quilt retreat next month and have been brain storming ideas on how to display the food. I am so doing this for our treats and goodies. I love it. Off to find some pumpins.
Posted by: pamela | October 19, 2011 at 08:27 PM