Plate the Great

Possible Recipients: Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, Friend

(if you've got an older guy on your list, you might be able to make this manly enough to gift him)

At most thrift stores there's an aisle devoted to matchless dishes, teacups, & the like all waiting for good homes... that is where this tutorial starts, but where it will end all depends on what you choose...

NOTE: All these ideas are to create a decorative plate (not intended for food use). 

What You'll Need:

-1 or more rescued plates

(I was able to find 3 matching plates all for under $1 each!)

-scrapbook embellishments, paint, letter stencils (it all depends=)

Glue down scrapbook embellishments to create an adorable addition. 

Add wooden whimsy.

Make it personal!  Paint on an initial using a stencil (or just freehand it).

Add a favorite Bible verse...

or quote.

Additional Ideas:

• Add a child's handprint + name & age.
• Let a child paint it & give it as her/his gift to someone in the family (say grandma or grandpa=).
• Cut a family photo (circularly) & glue to center.
• Paint a lovely picture if you've got mad brush skills! =)
• Add the words "_________'s Kitchen."

Here's my original inspiration from Anthropologie.  I wish I could recreate this...  But, I'm happy with what I can do, too! =)

Love & Happy Crafting,

-Bess-