Turquoise Hairpin Leg Cake Stand!

 Turquoise Hairpin Leg Cake Stand!  I love hairpin legs.  They are so cool looking. They make every project look so amazing! Cheesecake recipe coming soon. Great way to add layers to a tablescape or party spread! Great for a gorgeous wedding cake! Or fun just for a breakfast in bed tray!  I received these gorgeous 6 inch Hairpin Legs from DIYHairpinLegs.com in exchange for this fun project. The powder coated legs are so wonderful.  Smooth and clean. They don't rust and they look fabulous, available in many colors! I got the 6 inch turquoise. Ah, look at that mint and the pink!  I love them! I want them in every color! ~ They are sturdy and super well made. They make them when you order them, so they are your exact specifications. They are steel, sand blasted and then  powder coated for a thick glossy cover. They are proudly made in the USA! ~ They range in size from 6 to 30 inches. Let's make it now! These leg...

Wood Lathe Turned Wizard Wands!

 Wood Lathe Turned Wizard Wands! In preparation for more Wizarding world, we're celebrating with geekery  and crafts to get us excited about the new movie! We had a big party for Halloween and had fabulous wood turned wands as the  Jackpot prize on the spinner wheel. These were a big hit...and why not!? They are amazing! We even detailed the packaging, so they would let the wielder know what magical elements their wand was made from! We had lots of fun making them. I bought a benchtop wood lathe from Harbor freight. It takes about 20-30 minutes to make one wand. We sold a bunch at the county fair and the extras we used as prizes! I colored a few of them with Plaid Ultra Dyes. They are like colored stains for wood and natural fibers.  It allows all the knots, grains and perfections of wood to show right through! They are easy to use and come in all colors! I also added touches of Liquid Leaf in gold to add more fun! Some of the wands we ...