Happy Monday!
You may recall the thrift store wood plates post from a few weeks ago…
As some of you so boldly graciously pointed out, I had to take a picture of them sitting on the floor, because I had NO idea what to do with them! Honestly it took forever to figure it out!
As many more of you pointed out, I’m a fool for walking away from a pile of 10 of these plates at the thrift store, with just 6. But you see, I still have 4 I don’t know what to do with!!
Conundrum! But a good one at that! (suggestions kindly appreciated!)
Finally decided to to put them up in the wood plank stairway I’d painted pale grey when we moved in, as part of a gallery wall of our kid’s pictures. These are mostly school or studio pictures that we had up in our old place in various-shades-of-wood frames (I know!). I know these school pictures aren’t exactly the trendiest things to put up, but I love them, and I just have to display them. Stylishly, of course. I hope.
In my new and improved resolve of trying to use what I have, I went ahead and just painted the frames all in the same color (Global Blue by Krylon). They turned out FAB (I think!). Now we’re talkin’ :)
Back to the plates:
So these are wood plates. Like for serving, I guess? I don’t know, but they’re definitely not meant to be hung up on a wall. No hooks, and too thin to nail something in the back. What’s a novice decorator to do?
I’d seen this method of making your own plate hangers a while back on Pinterest when I was looking to hang some plates up in my kitchen. Sadly, I couldn’t find the tutorial this time, but I remembered it was just hot gluing the top of a safety pin to the back of a plate. They haven’t even flinched once since I hung them up. Easy breezy, and freeee. Score!
You may notice that there’s some more ‘stuff’ up there nestled in between the frames. Some more blue, more of that sunny yellow (my color crush lately), a sign, and a Captain-Crunch-hat-looking-thing, among other ‘stuff’.
Beach Sign!
Glare covers up their pretty faces!! :( |
In the next few days I’ll be writing more about those things, and if you’re nice I’ll even include a tutorial or two. I know you’re at the edge of your seat. Try to contain your excitement, really.
Still working on the opposite wall and the rest of the stairway. A novice-decorator’s job is never done!
Love, Barbara
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Paula says
I love the blue and yellow combination. You found a great use for those plates.
Chase the Star says
Thanks Paula! I have blue EVERYWHERE in my house, I LOVE IT! And lately yellow is starting to creep into the decor in unexpected places! Thanks for stopping by!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
I love this ! I just shared it on my FB page. Thanks so much for linking up to our Handmade Tuesdays party.
Chase the Star says
Wow thanks Carrie!! I’ll go check it out! Really cool!!
Vanessa says
Hi, Barbara
I just love your wall. It looks lovely! The plates turned out great too. I love how your used yellow they really stand out.
Have a great week.
Vanessa
Chase the Star says
Hi Vanessa, thank you for your kind words, you’re always so sweet!
Kayla's Creations says
I love your wall! It turned out so cute! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing at Sunday round up!
Kayla. :)
Chase the Star says
Thank you for the comment Kayla, see ya next week!
Hani@Craftionary says
It’s looks so cool, I love the colors.. It’s so nautical and fun. Thanks for linking up at fridau fun party :)
Chase the Star says
Thanks Hani!! Appreciate the comment very much!
Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says
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Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says
I LOVE the colors! And the beachy feel. What a great wall! I wish I could offer suggestions for the plates..but Im sure you will come up with something great! :)
Chase the Star says
Thanks Kelley! You are so nice! Have a blessed weekend!
Katherines Corner says
You rocked this!!!! I absolutely love how it all turned out. The colors, the amazing plate hanger and the gorgeous family pictures. Not to mention the beach sign. Love it all. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop and for your bloggy friendship xo
Chase the Star says
Thank you, thank you!!!! XO
Richella says
So are they wood chargers? They’re just beautiful! And what a fun way to use them. Good for you!
BTW, if you still have any that you need to do something with, I’ve seen people add small round mirrors to the center of chargers to make decorative mirrors. Just a thought!
Chase the Star says
Richella, yes they’re just wood chargers! Thanks so much, you’re so sweet! I already made another project with 2 of them for a guest post (stay tuned!–wink!), and I have an idea for the others in my head—we are thinking along the same lines though! Have a blessed weekend!
XO
Stacey says
I love your arrangement and especially your color scheme!
Great job!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Chase the Star says
Thank you so much Stacey!
Evelyn says
Clever with your trusty glue gun! I don’t care if it’s trendy or not, I love your school pictures:) Mine bring back such good memories. I agree, I am loving that blue and yellow thing you got going on:) Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays and hope you are having a great week and will see you on Friday if not before:)
Chase the Star says
Thank you Evelyn! You’re so sweet. It’s so important for me to display these even as unfashionable as they may be! See you on your blog tonight!
Rachel@I Heart Crafty Things says
What a creative way to use your plates, I LOVE IT! Like everyone else, I adore your color scheme. I can’t wait to see what you do on the opposite wall and stairway. Following you back on Linky. :)
Chase the Star says
Thank you so much Rachel! Welcome!