13 Fun Ways to Revamp Thrift Store Dishes
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Breathe new life into old dishes with these unique upcycling hacks for your thrifted dish collection. From beautiful DIY wall art to home decor accessories, there is something for everyone!
Repurposed Thrift Store Dishes
Transform discarded plates and cups into a one-of-a-kind mosaic wall planter. This do-it-yourself project is an excellent way to repurpose vintage china.
Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod purchased a gorgeous Lenox china plate for 50 cents! She turned it into a lovely and useful display piece by turning it into a cake plate!
Learn the right way to create a beautiful wreath using a variety of china dishes. This is a stunning piece that makes a statement!
An unexpected collection of broken china is turned into a gorgeous mosaic table top! This is a surprisingly easy project to DIY with this step-by-step tutorial.
Don't pass up soup tureens at the thrift store; they can be repurposed into beautiful indoor planters.
Makeover a thrift store or charity shop discovery into a magnetic pin dish. These dishes are incredibly handy for anyone involved in sewing.
Transform your old coffee mugs from the kitchen into unique decorative candle holders.
Create a sophisticated platter using items from the thrift store, adorned with stunning decoupage designs.
Do you have special dishes stored away that you rarely use? Creating a plate display wall is an excellent way to showcase your collection!
An easy and affordable do-it-yourself pedestal bowl made using items sourced from a thrift shop.
These vases are truly designer worthy and they were so easy to make!
I made an inexpensive candle holder using junk shop items and love how it turned out! A quick update with one of my favorite paint colors, Heirloom White, gave it a new look that is more my style.
Whether you have some china that was passed down to you from a cherished family member, or you find some new to you pieces at the thrift store, you are sure to find inspiration with these repurposed project ideas.
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
