"T" is for Tower

I built a treat tower.

Cupcakes, cake pops, candies whatever you fancy!

Girl #2 wanted to bring cake pops to school for her birthday treat.  I got to thinking about the best way to transport, display and serve cake pops.

Then I caught Martha the other day and she one of her handymen made this cupcake tower:

image from Martha Stewart

Great, but Martha it's one sided!

So I altered the plans, making it a full circle, adding depth to the shelf to overhang the support and adding height to the bottom level to create a fourth shelf just up off the table.

Here's my drawings:

Basically I recreated my own version, possibly better? Definitely.

And not only is it good for cupcakes, I drilled holes for cake pops or lollipops (basically anything with a stick).

Here's how I made the treat tower:

1. Draw shape onto 1/4" plywood or mdf.  Cut out with jigsaw:

(Notice the 2 yellow lines in the cross supports - those are 1/4" slits to fit the two pieces into each other.)

2. Check for fit, especially the two cross supports, you want it snug.





3. Sand, prime and paint.

4. Drill holes for lollipop sticks now (if you want holes).  I used a 5/32" bit and spaced my holes every 2".

4. Assemble and tack with 5/8" brads, it's very sturdy without the nails but for safety let's secure it.

5. Touch up with paint.

6. Add ribbon, paper edging, anything goes.
Here I cut white craft paper to 'hide' the holes and circle placemats for the candies.

6. Insert cake pops.

I know what all you school moms are saying - she's totally crazy.

Yes but now I have a cupcake tower for any event!

Too easy not to make and dress up for any occassion.

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