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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Rustic Cupcake Stand {Review and Giveaway}


I was browsing through Etsy one day and came across this cute cupcake stand. I loved it's rustic, woodsy feel and immediately fell in love with it. One thing led to another and I ended up having a wonderful conversation with Erin of SadyLadyCrafts.

I thought you guys would love this too, so I twisted her arm and got her to send one to me to review! Woohoo! How exciting is that??!!



Now, I know that how I have it decorated is probably not what Erin and her husband had envisioned when they developed this cake stand. I'm sure that they meant it for weddings, but when I looked at it I saw so many good ideas. I chose to decorate it up Halloween style because that is creeping up on us. I could see this loaded with cupcakes at your party, maybe even with a little bowl of dry ice in the middle to cause an eerie fog.

This stand can be used for so many ways other than a wedding. Here are some of my ideas:

  1. Fairy Party- vines and leaves around the pedestals  clip on cute little butterflies, make some adorable flower cupcakes and have a party!
  2. Wine and cheese party- put your tasty cheeses, fruits and nuts on the trays and lend a natural feel to your next cocktail party.
  3. Party Platter- Use it to pile up party foods. It would be perfect for mini quiche or pizza, crostini or other small grab and go items. 
  4. Holiday Decorations-  it would make a FABULOUS stand for special holiday decor. Display your Old World Santa's, Nutcrackers or lighted houses.
  5. Use it as a centerpiece for a boy (or outdoorsy themed) baby shower. Cupcakes or even favors could be put on top. 

Think outside of the box! I had to fight my parents off because they wanted to use it to display Christmas things at their house. I cannot say enough about how cute and sturdy this stand is. 

Not only is it really adorable, it goes together in no time (literally less than 3 minutes) and stays put! THe craftsmanship is outstanding. 


You can visit SadyLadyCrafts on Etsy and on Facebook.

Now the really exciting part.....I get to offer one of you, my lucky readers, the chance to win one of these for your very own! Awesome!

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50 comments:

  1. Amanda GOctober 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    This is awesome, If I won I think I would use it for all differnt things as well. I think for Thanks giving to hold pies and such things would be cute. Or Christmas maybe other foods or even a stand for some gifts under the tree. So super cute.

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  2. FallonOctober 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Oh my goodness this is so adorable! I would love to use it for thanksgiving. We always have tons of deserts, so I would use it to display them all really pretty like! :)

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  3. A Lucky LadybugOctober 18, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I would use this as a display all year round for more than just cupcakes....its such a beautiful idea!

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  4. Diane HansenOctober 18, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I love it! I have themed dinners at my house once a month and this would be a wonderful addition to my decor and party supplies..I can use it for many displays with all the themes I use, from Hawaiian luau to a camo party- The ideas are endless! :)

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  5. Nicole GilletteOctober 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I love this!!! My house is decorated with the rustic decor. This is beautiful.

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  6. Jessica ToOctober 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I would have to show this off at Christmas with different desserts.

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  7. LauraOctober 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I'd use this to put cupcakes on for my son's 4th birthday party next month. We are having an outdoor camping theme, so it would be perfect!

    Thanks,
    Laurasu82 at yahoo.com

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  8. J COctober 18, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    i would use it all year long. for food @ the holidays and knick knacks the rest of the time.



    bootunk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. Mommy MandyOctober 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM

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  10. Mommy MandyOctober 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    This would be awesome to have for parties! I love how rustic it looks and how easy you say it is to put together. This would make a nice addition to my baking collection, just saying :)

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  11. Forever Memories PhotographyOctober 19, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    THis would go so well with my rustic vintage house...joyebarr@gmail.com

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  12. pollyOctober 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    i would use it at my christmas eve party filled with all sorts of decorated cookies

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  13. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I'd give it to my husband's grandmother as a gift, she is a cake and cupcake baker. And then I'd ask her to fill it with goodies for our harvest party!

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  14. DonnaOctober 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I would use this ALL the time.....such a versatile piece to have in anybody's kitchen....LOVE IT!!! So unique!!!

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  15. DonnaOctober 19, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    forgot to leave my email.....
    4tncarvers(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. Annette POctober 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    When I'm not using it to display my kids' themed Birthday cupcakes and holiday treats,I would probably display old treasures in my dining room. Now I want to see her other creations on Etsy...

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  17. AnonymousOctober 20, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    This is soo cool I can't wait to used it when I win
    Jami

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  18. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    This would look great in our cabin - so we'd use it for buffet style meals - love the rustic feel!
    Gigi

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  19. Crystal TroyOctober 22, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    What a great idea. I would use it for all Holidays. It's gorgeous!

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  20. guymonOctober 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    We own a sawmill, and I'm a cake decorator!! HAHA! This stand would get used ALL the time for every holiday, birthday, pretty much all the time!
    cejbguymon@hotmail.com

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  21. ElisabethOctober 22, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I would love to use this for Thanksgiving, the rustic look would fit right in!

    vandango33@gmail.com

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  22. bellzOctober 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    my sisters gettin g married in Maine and its an outdoor wedding at a lake - I think this owld be great for her cupcakes
    amnesia224(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. KelsiOctober 22, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I would use this as a display for food at holidays
    brelstanc at yahoo dot com

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  24. JessicaOctober 23, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I think my daughter would take it to display her ponies

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  25. amy craftOctober 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I love this! I would use it in my dining room as part of the table decoration. Perfect for cupcakes but there are so many other ways to use it too! So cute!
    davenamy310@comcast.net
    amy e craft

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  26. AlyOctober 23, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I would use it for holidays (especially Thanksgiving), and for my son's first birthday party which is Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed.

    acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com

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  27. cbuschOctober 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I would use it to display my Holiday Baking. Thank you. chaselhoff at usa dot net

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  28. BeccaOctober 24, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I LOVE this! I am getting married in March. It's an outdoor wedding and we are doing a lot of rustic type decorations. This would be PERFECT to put on display with the groom's "cake"--we are doing an oreo and milk bar ;-) I would even send you a picture of how we use it! :)

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  29. caroleOctober 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    love this! I would use this for any occasion!

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  30. Dawn S.October 24, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    This is so cute - I would use it for Halloween like you suggested, but also for themed parties and would probably keep it displayed in the kitchen all year!

    dsickles87 at hotmail.com

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  31. acr521October 25, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    My sister is getting married in march and id really love to win it for her.

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  32. NancyOctober 25, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    This would be great for an autumn themed party, Thanksgiving, or a nature themed birthday party. It would be very attractive holding appetizers or desserts!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  33. bkwrmsOctober 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    My cousin makes cupcakes all the time. I would give this to her for Christmas.

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  34. DianaOctober 25, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I would love to use it at Christmas time
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  35. Jennifer CarrollOctober 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I would use this for birthday parties.
    sexyhots29@yahoo.com

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  36. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Oh my gosh this is the COOLEST stand I've ever seen! This would be a table center piece for me year round!! It would inspire me to bake more that's for sure.
    Connie Gruning
    CGruning at aol(dot)com

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  37. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 8:18 AM

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  38. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Love to use this for Thanksgiving and other family get togethers, my fb is Michelle Trump and my email is tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  39. eclairreOctober 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    For family get togethers.

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  40. PamOctober 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    My family celebrates Halloween every year with a party. During the party, we also celebrate our family birthdays in October. Cupcakes are always a party favorite, so this stand would be perfect. The rest of the year, it could even be used as a plant stand. I love i t.

    p_halligan@yahoo.com

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  41. Giant SisOctober 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I'd use it for all of the holidays! We love serving cupcakes - and this would be perfect!
    ~Liz N

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  42. cupcake mamaOctober 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I make gourmet cupcakes in my rural area weddings and showeres. This would be the ultimate stand!!!!!!!! I would use it all the time as I specialize in woodland themes!
    Rafflecopter name: Mechele JOhnson.
    mmjohnson555 at gmail dot com

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  43. Brandi GoffOctober 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I wouls use this stand in my wedding day! I never thought i would marry until meeting my fiance and we both wanted a rustic outdoors styled wedding. I also wanted cupcakes instead of the traditional cake, but couldn't find what we were looking for until i saw you post this on Pinterest. This is such an amazing and perfect giveaway! Hope I'm the lucky winner!

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  44. DonnaOctober 25, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I would use it for my fall catering events at work.

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  45. kemberley crosswhiteOctober 25, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    i would for sure use this more than just a cupcake stand.... i would use it to display pies for holidays or maybe put some of my breakables on it to display in my living room :) i LOVE this senior06chs@aol.com

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  46. SavannahOctober 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I would use this to display the cupcakes at my boys birthday party :)
    savannahm1987@gmail.com

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  47. TrasinaOctober 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I would use it for cupcakes at my kids parties and for fruit at other times and who knows what else. I love it!! VERY cute!

    TrasinaLM at gmail dot com

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  48. miss emilyOctober 25, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I would use this for most holidays to display baked goods. It would look nice with all my oak furniture.

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  49. Sue HullOctober 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I'd use it for Thanksgiving, Christms,Easter and Birthdays.This is just the coolest thing I've ever seen.What a great idea! Thank you for the awesome giveaway! :)
    tigers3450@att.net

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  50. Mel LOctober 26, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    It would work great for Christmas! Picture that with holly & pine around it. :)
    melonknee87 @ yahoo.com

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