This hand painted vintage metal cake carrier (holder or cover) was originally bare silver metal (tin, I wonder) when it was given to me by Donnie, owner of Glasgow Trading Post.

I used acrylic paint then sealed it with a water-base varnish more to protect the paint than anything but in the end the piece appears to be enamel coated.

If you tackle the project be prepared to use at least three layers of acrylic to base-coat it. But once you have it base-coated, depending on what element you're painting you can get away with using only one layer of paint.

The next project - also given to me by Donnie - is a sponge cake pan also originally bare silver metal. Again, you'll have to base coat at least three layers.

Color was floated below the edge of the "icing" with dry brushed highlights on the "icing" to make it appear three dimensional and no other decorative elements were added. I wanted it to look like a cake setting out in the kitchen but it will also look good on a kitchen wall.

This piece was also finished with water-base varnish.

Note: Acrylic doesn't stick to metal as there is no adhesive in the paint. It's strictly water-base with pigment.

To help the paint to stick, you have the option of sanding to roughen the metal or using spray enamel paint as the base coat.

These items are for sale at Glasgow Trading Post in Glasgow, Missouri. Have fun with the two projects!

Please visit my gift store, Visages. Below are just a few of my original designs. 

Funny Tea Mug Quote Hand Warmer 

Funny Tea Mug Quote Hand Warmer by Visages
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I Heart (Love) Hot Cocoa Mugs

I Heart (Love) Hot Cocoa Mugs by Visages
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Hot Caliente Jalapeno Peppers Sticker 

Hot Caliente Jalapeno Peppers Sticker by Visages
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Orange Plaid Gift Tile Trivet 

Orange Plaid Gift Tile Trivet by Visages
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Green Plaid Tile Trivet 

Green Plaid Tile Trivet by Visages
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Snowman Chef in Apron & Chefs Hat 

Snowman Chef in Apron & Chef's Hat by Visages
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Hot Caliente Mug 

Hot Caliente Mug by Visages
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I Heart (Love) Coffee or Candy Jar

I Heart (Love) Coffee Jar Candy Dishes by Visages
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Maple Wooden Wine Bottle Holder with Lighted Wine Bottle

With a little time and the right tools, you can easily create this rustic maple wood bottle stand or holder with Christmas lights.

I used a piece of maple from a limb of a dead tree my brother cut. It had to set for a few months but the outcome provides a nice rustic look for home decor.

Do not center the hole in the wood. If  you do, the weight of the bottle will topple the entire piece backward.

Start above the center and create a series of holes by drilling several at a (approximate) 45 degree angle making sure the circumference is large enough to accommodate the top of the bottle.

With a Dremel, we finished cutting the hole and added a small groove on the bottom back of the wood piece with a cutter bit then sanded with a sanding bit to smooth the edges (and - of course - to make marketable since we're selling this piece on ebay).

Using 100 grit sand paper, we sanded the top and back of the wooden bottle stand.

We didn't touch the outside since it's beautiful as is. We simply applied three coats of furniture oil to bring out the color and grain.

We washed the bottle and removed the label, let dry then inserted a string of 30-count Christmas lights, making sure to run the cord in the groove we made earlier.

This project didn't even take up an entire day to create once the wood was dry.

Below are "rustic look" items to give as gifts... Or to buy for yourself.

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Cowboy Boots T Shirt

Funny Western Cowboy Boot Scoot T-shirts by Visages
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Cute Blue Country House Recipe Binder Book

Cute Blue Country House Recipe Vinyl Binder by Visages
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Cowboy Snowman Postage Stamp

Postage Stamp Cowboy Christmas Snowman by Visages
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  Personalized Cowboy Boot Card
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Western Cowboy Boots Valentine Cards by Visages
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Little Cowboy and Papa Snowman Postage Stamp

Cute Cowboy Snowman Christmas Stamps by Visages
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Cowboy Snowman Holiday Party Invitations 

Cute Folk Art Cowboy Snowman Christmas Invitation by Visages
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Primitive Snowman Blank Holiday Christmas Note Cards

Cute Christmas Primitive Snowman Blank Cards by Visages
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Rustic Tree Limb Furniture Wrapped Canvas Photo Art

Rustic Tree Branch Limb Bench & Flowers Canvas Print by Visages
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Primitive Folk Art Snowman Holiday Invitations 

Primitive Folk Art Snowman Holiday Party Personalized Invitation by Visages
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