I think there are as many silver plate repurpose ideas as there are stars in the sky. And you can find silver plate /silverplate items really cheap at thrift stores and flea markets. You guys might remember I bought a bunch of silver plate stuff really cheap at the auction? Well, I used a couple of the pieces in my latest project. Not really a project, more of a quick thrown together display that looks great if I do say so myself.
The project/display is one of 12 silverplate repurpose ideas I have to share with you. I’ve searched high and low for ideas on how to repurpose the rest of my auction haul. I would love to know which of the project ideas you think I should try. Some of the projects are cute as pie and some of them while really nice might be a bit difficult to implement.
The small sugar and creamer from my auction haul and a pretty silver decorated glass creamer from my china cabinet look awful pretty with these faux succulents. It was super easy just to transfer everything over into the new (used) pieces. The silver plate containers make a nice change of pace. I don't mind that some of the pieces are monogrammed. In fact I think it's kind of cool. Not my initial but it doesn't matter.
You probably remember the faux succulents from the time I showcased them in thrift store glasses along with river rock for filler.
This pretty piece is one I bought at the thrift store when we lived in Florida. It moved back to Tennessee with us. I think it is a glass creamer with a sterling silver overlay design.
For those of you who missed the auction post this is the silver plate haul I made for $10. Looking for ideas for the rest of this stuff.
DIY Magnet Tray
A while ago I repurposed this silver plate serving tray into a magnet board/tray. Fun idea and really simple too. I find these trays all the time at the thrift store. Now I need your help. I have that stash of silver plate stuff and I’ve googled, searched Pinterest, and scoured blogland looking for repurpose ideas . Here’s what I’ve found. Let me know what you think. Just click the pink links to see the projects.
How about just adding a glass dome to a silver plate tray or dish to make a cloche? This one is so pretty and all of the pieces are thrift store finds. I need to try this one but I really don’t have the perfect silver plate dish. Isn’t that the way it goes. Now I’m on the hunt.
This footed silver bowl painted only on the outside is very classy looking. It’s from my friend Nancy at Artsy Chicks Rule. Nancy is classy too. The light blue is the perfect contrast to the aged silver. And this idea I never would have thought of…….. Silver plate teapots hanging from a wreath swag on an interior front door. Too cool.
silverplate recycle project
Next up is a silver plate tray or platter wreath! I love the wreath idea but I bet that sucker is heavy. It’s made of vintage silver plate trays. I found this teapot painted with chalkboard paint on Pinterest. It’s really cute with “Tea” written on it. Then there is the time I used a silver plate bowl to display faux succulents.
This project had me swooning but another one where I need to do some more junk shopping. It’s a silver plate wind chime and it’s the prettiest one I’ve ever seen.
silver plate recycle, make a candle
Another of my favorite home décor items are tiered trays? These tiered trays can be used individually or stacked. The size of the diy trays are perfect for stacking…..larger to smaller…..bottom to top. The bathroom tray with legs…..feet maybe (?)……looks expensive but it’s not. The faux silver tray is from the dollar store but I can definitely see using a real silver plate tray for this project.
You can see how I made a candle using a silver plate goblet here....... How To Make A Silver Plate Goblet Candle This is the cutest hanging chalkboard project from my friend Jess at Mom4Real. The faux silver tray came from the Dollar Store too. Again a real silver plate tray would work here.
12 Silver Plate Repurpose Ideas
You guys.....I painted two pieces of furniture over the weekend. Amazing huh. I spend so much time away from home and it seems when I'm home I sit and do nothing. Getting lazy in my old age. Anyway I'll have the photos and post ready for one of those projects in the next day or two. Stay tuned. Let me know which of the silverplate repurpose ideas you liked. Thanks for being here and have a great day, Kathy
Janice
Kathy,
I have a silver champagne bucket I picked up on one of my "dumpster dives" (my kids phrase, but they sometimes find my "diving" useful to them- LOL). Is there a way to get rid of the etching on it without damaging it? LOVE to see all your creations! I love to recycle, repurpose, and reuse other peoples "junk".
mary scott
I love silver plate, I even enjoy cleaning the tarnish from it. But I'm not very creative. I do like seeing it alongside my white ironstone odds and ends. But I wanted to tell you that there is a You tube video today from Real Nifty Vintage showing him shopping Butler's. The title is wrong, he named it Georgia instead of KY. I thought you might enjoy it. I would love to go shopping there, but I'm in TX. Maybe someday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6nLNeVO1cg
Kathy Owen
I watched the video. How cool. Thanks for sharing the info Mary.
Linda
I did a couple of silver trays by sanding lightly and spray painting them. When they were dry I went back and added a stencil design on one and a decoupaged a big sunflower that filled most of the space on the flat part of the tray. I was really happy the way they can out. One is going on the top of a dresser the other will be used as a tray for outside.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Lots of great inspiration! Thanks for featuring my photo!
Naomi S.
Kathy, like you I really like the look of the wreath made of silver platters/round trays. But like you said the weight could be problematic. You'd really need the hanger to be strong--fastened to a stud for sure!
Then there are those beautiful wind chimes. I'd love to hear what they sound like!
I was wondering if you could hang the silver pieces you have that match---the coffee pot, teapot and sugar and creamer--hang them vertically one under the other on a long, rustic board or something that is a contrast to the refined design of the silver items. I don't know, just an idea. You wouldn't really be repurposing them, just displaying them. But it could be attractive in the right setting.
I'm afraid that's all I have for inspiration at the moment! I'll be interested to learn what you end up doing with the pieces.
Deborah
Love your ideas, but you have so many large pieces. Why don’t you make a lamp by stacking them on a lamp pole? Stagger them a little, left to right, sort of zigzag style. The pole I have in mind is the narrow (just big enuff for the wiring to thread through) kind you’d find at the lamp parts department of the big box stores. Just an idea!
Kathy Owen
That's a great idea and I've never made a lamp!