DIY Wood Slab Dessert Stand

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Creating a unique and beautiful way to display your woodland themed sweets is a great way to tie in a natural look to any outdoor themed party! This toadstool inspired DIY Woodland Fairy Wood Slab Dessert Stand is an adorably sweet way to add a touch of whimsy to your dessert buffet and only takes a few minutes and a few DIY supplies!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by placing white and pink paint onto one of your Square Pink Dinner Plates in Candy Pink. Now take a foam brush from your Paintbrush Super Value Pack and begin painting a layer of pink paint onto your Large Wooden Plaque. Allow a few minutes for the coat of paint to dry before moving on to Step 2.

Step
2

Using a smaller tipped brush from your Paintbrush Super Value Pack, begin to free hand white circles onto the pink paint. Don’t worry about achieving perfect circles!

DIY Wood Slab Dessert Stand step 2
Step
3

Continue painting white circles until you are satisfied with the number of toadstool spots. Be sure they are spaced a bit apart from one another.

DIY Wood Slab Dessert Stand step 3
Step
4

Allow your toadstool inspired wood serving tray to fully dry before placing any food items on it.

DIY Wood Slab Dessert Stand step 4
Step
5

Add themed sweets to your new DIY Woodland Fairy Wood Slab Dessert Stand for your guests to enjoy! Be sure see the rest of the posts from our Woodland Fairy Glamping Birthday Party including DIY Woodland Fairy Birdcage CenterpiecesDIY Fairy House Craft TableFairy Bark RecipeDIY Fairy Camp Floral Sign, and our DIY Fairy Terrariums!

A big thank you to Bella’s Bakery and Bowtique for the beautiful and delicious chocolate covered apples!

DIY Wood Slab Dessert Stand step 5

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