Repurposed Silver Cake Server
I’m always looking for different ways to repurpose things, and when I need something for a practical purpose I love to make it fun as well. So I thought it would be fun to repurpose a silver cake server from my stash into a curtain tie back.
Enter Plan A.
This $1 vintage silver plated cake server on a pink hued, but supposed to be white, background.
It was a perfect choice because it already had holes in its handle end.
Ooops! Bending it didn’t work.
Now it’s a broken vintage silver cake server on a pink hued, but supposed to be white, background.
Oh well, it’ll be saved and used for something else some day.
Enter Plan B’s $1 vintage silver plated cake server on a pink hued, but supposed to be white, background.
I chose this one for its lovely rose pattern.
I don’t have a pic of bending the cake server, but this one bent very nicely.
I love the simplicity of the pretty floral cut out so I’m leaving it as is.
Sometimes there’s no need for bling.
What? Did I just say that. lol.
Now when I’m taking pics I’ll just pull the beaded curtain around the tie back.
I added a lovely green sheer scarf to the top of the window to finish it off, and that’s it.
This is a quick and easy project. I might  just do this with all my curtains.
Thanks so much for reading!
What a creative and clever idea, Tuula! Love the new look!
Very nice! And it looks lovely with the beads! So tell me, what will you do with the broken one? Toss it? Or save the parts for another project?! Dona
Hi Dona! It will definitely be saved to be repusposed another day. I can't throw it away. It's too pretty, even in pieces. lol.
Clever, clever, clever! You have great ideas… I'm even more impressed about the drilling!
What a great idea! Works perfect! You're so clever!
Now you've made me want to pull out some power tools! Great solution for the bead curtain.
I liked viewing your world through rose-tinted glasses, er, beads!
Clever! I actually like the second cake server better, the floral cut-out is such a sweet detail. I never thought that pink could be a bad thing, but you're right…pink light is not very photo-friendly. 🙂 –Fran
You are so fabulous, Tuula! What a clever use for an old cake server 🙂 Happy hugs!
What a fantastic idea Tuula – it looks brilliant as a tie back !
And those beaded curtains are soooo cool !
xoxo
What a fun post, I'm still laughing about your pink supposed to be white background. Love your silver curtain holder, so pretty and clever.
I love your pink hue!!! I am so glad your second server bent like it was supposed to! This is a fantastic idea Tuula Have a wonderful weekend.
Perfect touch of tarnish. Keeps it Boho and not kitsch. (I love kitsch but not when one is going for Boho)
Thanks so much Susan. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
That is so pretty and clever! What kind of drill do you use for drilling that silverware? Thank you for sharing..Isn't thrifting so much fun?
Blessings,
Tamara
Guess that means you're in the pink right? I just made (not posted) a project with bending those tiny spoons from vacations and had an opps as well. Not sure why some snap off using the same process, must be what the inside is made from.
That would be awesome in a kitchen window with a large serving spoon as well. Thanks for the idea.
Peabea ~ visiting from Roses of Inspiration.
You're so welcome. I hope you give it a try. I just might end up with spoons in all my windows. lol.
A nice idea and so beautiful with the cake server. It is amazing !!!
What a pitty that you broke the first.
Thanks so much! I was a little sad about breaking the first one, but it will get used in some way at a later date I'm sure.
Such a cute idea Tuula. I love it!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Dearest Tuula, I'm so happy you shared your lovely post with us at Roses of Inspiration. Thank you, my friend!
So smart! Thank you for joining HSH!
Love it, great idea
What a great idea and those pink beaded curtains are so unique! Could you use the broken piece as a necklace pendant? Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
So very clever!! That beaded pink curtain is great. The way you have it slung through the serving spoon tie back has me imagining that a flapper from the 20's is going to come around the corner at any moment. Awesomely vintage!!
Tuula that is a brilliant idea, your craft room is so pretty.