DIY Beaded Risers

Just like many of you folks, I have done some cleaning and organizing of my cabinets, drawers, and closets during this stay close to home year.

Having extra time is one good thing that has come from this past year, time for chores we have put off doing.

I worked on de-cluttering my kitchen cabinets and found two salad bowls.

Two that used to be four.

What in the world happens to things!

Where do they go!

Before I put the bowls in the “donate” box, I tried to think of ways to use them.

So, using the bowls, two pedestal pieces, from my thrift store stash, and some wood beads, I decided to try to make some serving risers.

Yes, I know you are thinking, not another project with wood beads!

Sorry, but I love the simple look using them.

I glued the beads around the pedestal pieces with E6000 glue.

The next step was to paint, one white and one gray.

When painting, I used a sponge brush overall, but a stencil brush to sort of “puddle” the paint around the beads, which helped to fill in any gaps.

It worked great, and gave the pieces a unique look.

I did not paint the inside of the bowls to keep them safe for food.

Tried different ways to use the pieces, and decided one should be a cake pedestal, by adding a wooden plate to the top, and the other as is for serving.

Added a second row of beads to the white piece, and I pretty much decided it should be the cake pedestal.

I love cake pedestals, I have several.

Maybe it is because I love cake!

I turned the pedestal upside down and glued the wood plate to the top with E6000 glue.

It turned out so nice.

I love it!

Don’t you think it will be beautiful on Easter Sunday with a yummy coconut cake, or maybe chocolate sitting on top!

I really was surprised that the two lonely salad bowls turned into two beautiful, useful riser pieces.

Happy Monday, happy early spring.

Blessings!