I see many of your pictures and your cakes are all on really nice 'homemade' I'm assuming cake boards.
Just wondering what you all use, and if you're making a cake for someone (or selling it) Do they keep the board? I've just been wrapping a cardboard circle in tinfoil, or using my turn table for cakes that aren't going to be leaving my house... Mind you I've only made 2 cakes to date!!
Thanks!
I use gift wrapping, wallpaper, disposable table napkins, etc to cover the board and then cover the paper with contact paper.
If I have to use my plywood board, then they have to return that. Also, when I do 3D cakes, they have to return my containers.
I have a message about my return policies taped under the bottom of my plywood and containers. Just make sure that they understand your policy by word of mouth also 
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I use either cake circles (the cardboard kind) or canvas board used for painting and cover them with scrapbooking paper and clear contact paper.
The scrapbooking paper gives you a great deal of versatility with the design of the board. If I need something that will be more subtle I'll go with a solid color to let the cake speak for itself or if there is a pattern that sets off the design of the cake I will go with that.
I think a nice cake board can really make your cake look great! I use cardboard circles, foamcore or plywood depending on the cake. Then I wrap with wrapping paper or scrapbook paper covered with clear contact paper. I also use different contact papers with patterns or white sometimes. I love how easy it is to clean up crumbs off the contact...especially when carving the cake. Oh, and I also put a ribbon around the edge of the board to give it the finishing touch.
Courtney
In a community of cost conscious people, I try to keep my "extra" costs low. That means they have to return my boards and boxes. I started out with a couple of cardboard boards that I strenghthened. I took 2 of Wilton's cardboards and taped them together and slid a couple wooden rulers or a cut to fit yardstick between them. Then cover with white freezerpaper or contact paper.
We did some remodeling recently and I had sheetrock scraps leftover. So my DH cut some scraps slightly bigger than some of my pans. I spray painted the edges so no white dust would get into anything, then wrapped in pretty paper and contact paper to finish. I have also used leftover plywood and panelling--I doubled the panelling to make it stronger though. You can ask area contractors to save their scraps for you. Maybe even offer them a buck or two for each usable piece. They may even be kind enough to cut it to the size you want!
All of these items need to be returned and I put a 3 week time limit on it. I tell people they need to be returned and also put it on their copy of the bill or receipt so they can't say they weren't told. Also is a verbal and written warning that if it is not returned by the designated time, I will send them a bill for the replacement value of my props. I have only had to charge for one replacement--the lady's son thought my board would be perfect to mount an amp in his car. 
Hey, get your own! LOL
Leftover building plywood, DH cut them out for me. They have been finished with a water-based poly (sold in cans at hardware stores). I cover them with the .99 plastic tablecloth like you can buy at Walmart or Dollar Tree. I have several sizes and the customer returns them within 3 days. It has worked out great so far 
My favorite is 1" thick styrofoam board. It is sturdy and light. I cover it with freezer paper, wax side up. If I sold the cake I included the price of the styrofoam. A 4X8 sheet cost about $6. I usually get quite a number of cakes out of one sheet, so the cost is not that much for the customer. And another thing that great about this method, you can cut it in any shape you need. Just trace your pan and add about 4" to the size of the pan.
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