DIY Ambient Paper Lanterns

Add ambience to your next dinner party with these fun and festive lanterns

Place them on the mantle or dining table. You probably have the materials hanging around the house. What could be easier?

What you'll need:  

1. Clear plastic water bottles from your recycle bin! Those with grooves are fine, they don’t show when lit.
2. white paper
3.  LED tealight candles. For a really bright glow, use Supernight  LED Lights like these
4. Clear tap
5. X-acto knife or Silhoutte Portait 

Creativity credit goes to Ananda at  apieceofrainbow.com For the complete tutorial with pictures and free template visit her blog.

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14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

Cake stands are not just for cakes. They can be used to display cupcakes, cookies, and muffins. In addition they make the perfect base for a lovely centerpiece. Here are 14 festive and fun cake stands that will suit every occasion and celebration.

one: It's easy to make a cake stand with a decorative tall/short glass and festive plate. See DIY here.

two: This beautiful stand will turn any cake into a piece of art.  

three: These domed mini cake stands are an elegant  way to give some chocolate goodness as a gift.

four:  Who doesn't love polka dots? This two tier stoneware cake stand comes in blue, yellow and green.

five: If rustic is your style this DIY cake stand will surely be the one for you. See how to make it here.  

six: Any cake will be "dazzling" served on this whimsical stand.

seven: Nickel plated black orchid stand with granite by Michael Aram.

eight: Display a beautiful dessert on this rustic hand-carved pedestal. 

nine: Bombay jewel Benzara Traditional Style Decorative Cake Stand.

ten: Eye-catching silvertone stand adds touch of elegance to entertaining. Great way to serve desserts, appetizers or anything in between.

eleven: Add a whole lot of pop to your party. Bake a batch of cupcakes and set them atop these colorful cupcake stands!

twelve: Porcelain skirted cake stand plain round pedestal white with royal blue and white stripes ribbon.

Now go and bake a cake!!