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I was so excited to work on this project. Â My friend Brandy and I came across this idea on Budget Wise Home one day over the summer but I couldn’t picture in my mind how everything would fit together. Â I was determined to figure out how it was made and I wanted to do it for less than $10.
I started by looking for a candlestick that could be unscrewed and taken apart.  I was able to find a few at my local thrift store but I had to figure out a way to connect the candlestick to the two plates.  I headed over to Home Depot looking for something I could use and I found a long thread rod.  Once I found this, I knew I could easily complete the project.  I also picked up a drawer knob that could screw onto the thread rod.  You will also need a masonry bit to drill a hole in the plates.  The last thing I needed to find were two plates I liked.  I finally found them at TJ Maxx.  I could’ve found them sooner but I was determined to find inexpensive ones.
Supplies and Materials Needed:
- Candlestick: Â $1.49
- Thread rod: Â $.98
- Two Plates: Â $2.00 each
- Drawer knob: $1.29
- Nut that fits thread rod: $.08
- Drill
- Masonry bit
- Hack saw or something to cut thread rod
- Paint
- I started by taking the candlestick apart. Â You will only need the center part that should be long and skinny. Â The center part of the candle stick I used was actually three smaller pieces but it still worked perfectly.
- Paint this part and the drawer knob to match your plate. Â I painted mine white so I can use it with other plates.
- Drill holes in the center of each plate.
- Measure how long the thread rod will need to be and cut using a hack saw or sharp wire cutters.
- Place the thread rod through the candlestick center piece. Â Then place it through the bottom plate hole. Â Attach with a small nut so the center piece is attached securely to the bottom plate.
- Place the top of the thread rob through the top plate and screw on the drawer nob.
I can’t wait to fill it with yummy treats this holiday seasons. Â It will also be fun to change the plates for the different holidays and seasons.
Let me know what you think and if you make one please share pictures. Â I’d love to see how others turn out. Â Have fun picking out cute plates to use:)
I’m linking up to Vintage Wanna Be, Creations by Kara, The Thrifty Home, I Heart Nap Time,  Under the Table and Dreaming, and the Painted Holiday Challenge at The CSI Project
I love this idea! I have seen other plate stands but I like that this one comes apart for easy storage! Now I just need to find that type of candlestick!
Wow- I am impressed! You obviously put quite a bit of effort and planning into it and it turned out great!
-Rochelle @ http://homesweethomebodies.blogspot.com/
I want one of these for Christmas!
love it looks very creative
Really cute! It looks wonderful.
I love how it turned out!! Great job!! 🙂
Saw you in the One Month to Win It auditions. Love what you made here, this is beautiful!
Gorgeous!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!