Wednesday, October 5

Under $10, Under 1 hour

**I'm writing about Spiritual Formation every day this month.
For today's Spiritual Formation post, click here. This is an extra post just for fun!**

Lately I've been a plate-painting fool. I've been loving the fun of taking ordinary plates and turning them into something fun.

First I made this decorative accent by stencilling the back of a clear plate, then spray-painting right over the stencil. This cost me nothing, because I just used materials I had on hand.


Next I made this footed plate using the same stencil-and-spray-paint method, but this time also gluing a candlestick to the bottom and spray-painting the entire bottom of the footed plate. My total cost for this was $1.99.


I'm eager to try this technique at Christmastime. I think I'll use glossy white spray paint for that one.

And I've just made a seasonal cake platter using this clear plate I picked up at Goodwill for just over a dollar:


I liked the wheat motif, but I wanted the plate to be a nice autumnal color. I simply flipped it over and spray-painted the bottom with Rustoleum's Cinnamon. Because I left the top untouched by paint, that surface is completely food-safe. Of course the paint could chip off the bottom, and I wanted to give this as a gift, so I attached a label to the bottom:


Doesn't it look pretty holding my chocolate chip pound cake?


I love to bake cakes for friends, and I like to present them on cake platters that my friends can keep and re-use. It's not always easy to find an affordable cake platter, but this one certainly filled the bill.

All three of these plates cost way less than $10 and each took just a few minutes of time. My kind of projects!

Melissa at 320 Sycamore is having her annual "Under $10 Under 1 hour" party today. You can find lots of inspiration there!

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12 comments:

  1. I love craft projects that don't require too many steps and alot of money. Yours fits that bill! I love the result too. The possibilities are endless with that type of craft. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Love it, I have been making the footed platters using already decorative plates, etc. Love this seasonal idea. www.begintocraft.blogspot.com

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  3. Painting the bottom of the glass plate was such a smart idea! I need to watch for some platters like that to use at Christmas! I hope you are having a great week Richella!

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  4. What a great idea! I need some clear plates to try this!

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  5. So clever! I love them! You are one crafty gal Richella...at least one that has an eye for beauty, and a gift of creativity!

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  6. Hi Richella, love the painted plates, what kind of paint did you use? What a great idea for a get well gift, birthday celebration, etc... a delicious cake and beautiful plate!
    have a blessed day,
    Regina

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  7. Great idea! Can't wait to try it.

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  8. I really loved your craft idea of painting the plates. So original. And what a great idea to use them as gifts. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Taking a treat to a friend on a plate that they can keep is a great idea. I love how you made this plate seem more modern and perfect for fall with paint. White gloss paint is going to be really pretty for Christmas.

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  10. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! You could even do inspirational words such as FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, FAMILY, FRIENDS, etc. I know...it's probably easier said then done as I probably just gave away how none crafty I am :)

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  11. What a fantastic idea Richella! I'm totally going to try that sometime! :-)
    Vanessa

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  12. Richella~I love you for posting on top of your 31 day posts! You are the best! It's beautiful~how fun to get any kind of gift from you because you make them so special.

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