Have a stack of old plates gathering dust? Let’s breathe new life into them with some creative and fun upcycling ideas that will add a unique touch to your home decor.
Craft a Mirror Frame
Surround a mirror with broken plate pieces for a dazzling frame. I made one for my entryway, and it catches the light beautifully.
Might be a good match:
- Mosaic Tile Adhesive: Secure your beautiful plate pieces with a strong adhesive for a lasting mirror frame.
- Mirror Frame Kit: Start with a sturdy frame perfect for attaching your colorful mosaic pieces creatively.
- Tile Nippers: Easily shape your old plates to fit perfectly around your mirror with these reliable tile nippers.
Design Elegant Cake Stands
Stack plates with sturdy bases to craft tiered cake or dessert stands. These DIY stands are a hit at my gatherings, adding height and elegance to the dessert table.
A few relevant products:
- Tiered Cake Stand Hardware: Craft stunning cake stands with durable hardware, making your desserts the centerpiece of any event.
- Adhesive for Porcelain: Securely bond your plates with strong adhesive, ensuring a stable and elegant cake stand.
- Rotary Tool Kit: Easily drill perfect plate holes using a versatile rotary tool, elevating your DIY projects.
Decorate a Window Cornice
Repurpose plates as a decorative cornice above windows for a unique touch. The one in my studio adds a splash of color and personality.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Adhesive Plate Hangers: Securely hang your plates without damaging walls. Easy to use and strong hold.
- Decorative Plates Set: Enhance your decor with vibrant, artful plates that add style and charm to any space.
- Wall Plate Display Rack: Showcase your finest plates on this elegant rack, perfect for adding a sophisticated touch.
Construct a Wind Chime
Hang plate pieces with strings to make a melodic wind chime. The gentle sound from mine is a lovely addition to my porch.
Useful items to consider:
- Natural Jute Twine: Enhance your wind chime with durable jute twine for a rustic, natural touch.
- Drill with Ceramic Bit Set: Effortlessly drill holes in ceramic pieces with a specialized ceramic bit set.
- Decorative Beads Assortment: Add colorful beads to your chime for an aesthetic and melodic charm.
Create Unique Garden Decor
Old plates can be turned into charming garden art or planters that bring whimsy to your outdoor space. I love how they catch the sunlight and add character to my flower beds.
Give these a look:
- Decorative Plate Hangers: Effortlessly transform old plates into stunning garden art displays. Easy installation!
- Hanging Chains with Hooks: Securely hang your plate creations in the garden with durable chains and hooks.
- Waterproof UV-Resistant Sealer: Protect your plate decor from the elements with an easy-to-apply sealer.
Assemble a Clock
Add clock hands to a plate for a unique timepiece that stands out. I’ve got one hanging in my kitchen, and it always gets compliments!
You might give these a try:
- Clock Movement Kit: Transform plates into unique clocks effortlessly with this reliable, easy-to-install clock movement kit.
- Wall Plate Hanger: Secure your plate clock to the wall with sturdy, adjustable plate hangers for peace of mind.
- DIY Clock Hands: Choose from a variety of clock hands to match your style and enhance your unique plate clock.
Inventive Gift Ideas
Turn plates into personalized gifts by painting or decoupaging them with special designs. Friends always appreciate the thoughtfulness of a handmade gift.
A few things you might like:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your creativity and personalize plates with vibrant colors using this versatile paint set.
- Decoupage Glue and Sealer: Transform plates into stunning gifts by securing designs with this reliable decoupage glue and sealer.
- Decorative Stencils: Easily create intricate patterns on old plates with these reusable decorative stencils.
Craft Stylish Candle Holders
Use plates as bases for candles to create ambient lighting in any room. I’ve made a few for my living room, and they add such a cozy vibe!
Items that may come in handy:
- Decorative Pillar Candles: Light up your space with these elegant candles, perfect for enhancing any decorative plate.
- LED Flameless Candles: Add a cozy glow safely with these realistic flameless candles, ideal for any room decor.
- Candle Adapters and Holders: Securely position your candles on plates with these versatile adapters and holders.
Make a Photo Frame
Use a plate as a whimsical photo frame by affixing a picture to its center. It’s a charming way to display memories on a side table or mantle.
These products might help:
- Decorative Plate Stands: Elevate your photo frame by using a sturdy stand, perfect for any display surface.
- Craft Adhesive: Securely attach photos to plates with easy-to-use, clear-drying craft adhesive.
- Picture Frame Easel Backs: Transform your plate into a frame with adhesive easel backs for easy tabletop display.
Craft a Tiered Planter
Stack plates with pots for a tiered planter perfect for small herbs or succulents. My kitchen window is now home to a lovely little herb garden.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Terracotta Plant Pots: Enhance your tiered planter with terracotta pots, perfect for holding small herbs and succulents.
- Plate Stand Risers: Elevate your design with sturdy plate stand risers, ideal for creating multi-level planters.
- Herb Garden Seeds Kit: Start your tiered herb garden with ease using a variety pack of herb seeds.
Create a Table Centerpiece
Use a decorative plate as the base for a table centerpiece arrangement. I often switch mine up for seasonal decor, and it’s always a hit.
Check these products out:
- Decorative Candle Holders: Enhance your centerpiece with elegant candle holders, adding warmth and sophistication to your decor.
- Artificial Floral Arrangements: Bring lasting beauty to your centerpiece with realistic floral arrangements that never wilt or fade.
- Rustic Table Runner: Complete your table setup with a rustic table runner, offering texture and style to your arrangement.
Craft Vibrant Mosaics
Break those old plates into pieces and transform them into stunning mosaic designs for tabletops or garden paths. I tried this for a patio table, and the pop of color it adds is just delightful!
May just do the trick:
- Mosaic Tile Cutter: Easily cut plates into perfect shapes for your mosaic projects. Achieve precise results effortlessly.
- Mosaic Adhesive: Secure your mosaic pieces firmly with easy-to-use adhesive for long-lasting designs.
- Grout Sealer for Mosaics: Protect your vibrant mosaics with a durable sealer. Maintain shine and durability over time.
Assemble a Wall Art Gallery
Arrange plates in artistic patterns for an eye-catching wall display. I once created a feature wall in my dining area, and it’s always a conversation starter at dinner parties!
Check if these fit your needs:
- Wall Plate Hangers: Ensure your plate display is secure with easy-to-use wall plate hangers for a stunning gallery.
- Decorative Plate Sets: Add variety with decorative plate sets, perfect for creating a unique and stylish wall display.
- Removable Adhesive Hooks: Use adhesive hooks for damage-free hanging of plates, making installation a breeze.
Build a Bird Feeder
Transform a plate into a delightful bird feeder to welcome feathered friends into your garden. I enjoy watching the birds visit my homemade feeders every morning.
A few suggestions:
- Twine Rope for Crafts: Securely hang your bird feeder with durable twine rope. Easy to use and weather-resistant.
- Bird Seed Mix: Attract a variety of birds to your feeder with an enticing, nutritious seed mix.
- Drill Bit Set for Ceramic: Easily drill perfect holes in plates using a specialized ceramic drill bit set.
