DIY Serving tray for sheet cake?

A jellyroll baking pan, placed upside down & cover with foil.

Or go to a restaurant supply tpye store and buy a covered rectangle in the size needed. About $3.00.

schizo319 I might steal your idea. Fabric around board, on legs, then put glass on top. Metal trim around edge. I need a temporary, but pretty display!


Hobby Lobby sells similar metal trim shown in your link in ribbon section (weird) it was half price a few weeks ago. They also had some 2" or wider. I bought a roll knowing a project would come.

Don't they always?

Sorry for sidetrack, Anxious.

I had a friend who is very creative and when she threw a baby shower for a mutual friend she covered a piece of plywood w/wall paper from the nursery, the father -to-be gave her a part of left-over roll. She put the cake on top, it was a hit because it was personal to the mom & baby.


(I just called her for more info for you) She's used this "trick" before and reuses the board--she never leaves at the party-or throws is out). Her dimensions for the board she said are about 32 inches long x 24 wide & got it from a local hardware store that cuts wood. She said keep the cake on the cardboard liner that it comes on so it's not touching the surface.

She said she's covered it before w/cheap Walmart themed fabric that she threw out after the cake cutting for her kids b-day (used staple gun to attach) / wrapping paper had to use duct tape to get it to stick to the bottom of the board (may have to cover twice if the paper it thin)


Also if she has "extra" room she may decorate the board---Her kids theme one year was cars--she said the cake was small so she hot glued hot wheel cars along the edges to take up room. Walmart $1 each and just pitched them after the party.

She is also not a baker and always buys store bought cakes...but she is a DIY party planner.

Good Luck~

Just did a quick of Pinterest and found this - it really creeped me out

I loved #4 the Get Out The Cake Stands - Here is the link

You can’t possibly have a tea party without a cake stand. Don’t have one? Don’t panic. They’re pretty simple to make - and you don’t need to be a DIY pro ether. Make this simple chandelier version with an old light fixture, some plates and glue. Or stick pretty plates to upturned glasses, candlestick holders or tea cups for the ultimate vintage vibe.

Sorry that some of mine are for cupcakes but maybe it will inspire some good ideas. So what about flipping a box/crate over and putting the sheet cake on top (decorate as needed).




Then the box/crate could be used in the babies room for storing books or toys.

We do this often for serving pieces-- get a huge decorative picture frame and pop a mirror into it. Place the cake right on the mirrored surface. We also will use smaller frames with mirrors for appetizers or other pastries.


We place the large frame in the center of the table, elevated (we use pedestals or wood boxes and fabrics to drape around it). It looks awesome!

I also was asked to bring my quiches to a shower and the hosts had this very large wood cutting board that I laid them out on and it looked fabulous!

First of all I LOVE this line....."who were the pinterest of their group before pinterest was a twinkle in the eye of the internet. Their style is classic and sophisticated. " --- I know exactly the type of ladies you are talking about!!

Could you just use a board cut to size that is wrapped in aluminum foil (the silver) and covered with doilies (to give it a nice "finished look") -- they come in lots of colors instead of just white.  Michael's has them.   Then it will be sturdy and decorative but not another "useless serving piece" that will likely not get used again?  My description doesn't make it sound very pretty but if you do it skillfully, it looks nice.  You could also add flowers on the edge if you wanted to.  Very pretty look and easy to do.