{Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures

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I pulled the idea off of Pinterest.  There were so many cute ones to choose from, but this is what we came up with.  We sort of used this design {click here} from Ana White to get us started.  Really you could make this just about any way you’d like.

We had a majority of this lumber leftover from other projects, so the cost was minimal.  I picked up most of the accessories from the dollar store or used things we had on hand already.  We spent a grand total of about $30 to pull this off.

Now, that’s not including the new coats I picked up.  But hey, I had coupons at one store and used Cartwheel at the other! Honestly us 3 girls really needed nice dress coats anyway.

 

 On Thanksgiving we got the stand out to give it a trial run.  All the cousins loved playing with it.  My super styling SIL & my momma helped me finalize our coordinating warm outfits.  Outdoor family photos in Iowa are pretty rare during the winter, but us crazies gave it a try anyway!

The actual photo-shoot day was super fun!  We had a young photographer and her mom (my friend) pose us, laugh with {and probably at us}, and capture some great memories that we’ll have for a lifetime!

I’ve been so excited to share some of these with you!  I’m glad I finally had a minute to sit down and compile these scribbles!  I hope you enjoyed the pictures, I know I sure did!

 

You can accessorize this stand how ever you’d like.  We filled our beverage dispenser with hot (actually cold) cocoa.

If you don’t have a Beverage Dispenser yet, I suggest you get one!  We love ours for when we are hosting company, either big groups or small.  We usually just put water in it with lemon and mint leaves.  The presentation is beautiful!  I bought one, and we received one as a gift; which was perfect because now we have one for upstairs and downstairs during parties! Little kids LOVE them; keep a towel handy!