INSIDE: How to turn thrift store metal plate charger into a DIY chalkboard sign to welcome guests.
Have you ever found your spouse on a sudden and manic clean-out-the-garage mission? The kind of serious business where the garage belongings are now sitting pretty on the driveway, your secret stashes and clutter exposed for the entire neighborhood to enjoy? As he emerges from the swirls of garage dust, I’m greeted with a no-messing-around, “Why are we holding onto this thing?”
This thing refers to a metal plate charger. An inherited item from a late aunt. It’s always hard to get rid of items that belonged to a beloved family member, which is why this plate charger was buried in a pile of I-don’t-know-what-to-do-with-this-but-I-can’t-get-rid-of-it.
With this plate charger now thrust in my hands, I set about giving this garage “trash” a treasured new life…
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How to Make Easy Plate Charger Chalkboard Christmas Sign
Ironically, this is the second “treasure” from this beloved aunt that I have re-purposed. Learn how I turned an old, scratched up brownie pan into a wall frame.
Supplies:
– Decorative metal plate charger (Here’s something similar to what I used)
– Chalkboard paint + brush (Did you know there’s chalkboard spray paint?)
– Piece of kids chalk
Vintage-Inspired Fabric Flowers
– Holiday-inspired fabric scraps (or use fabric fat quarters)
– Craft scissors + straight pins
– Black sewing thread
– Sewing machine (Here’s a basic machine to get you started)
– Hot glue gun
– Optional: Wall hook + heavy duty glue (I really like to use this brand of glue)
How to Turn Plate Charger Into Christmas Chalkboard Sign
Give the plate (several) coats of chalkboard paint. Let dry in between layers.
While the paint dries, create a basic flower petal template. Double up the fabric, pin the template to the fabric and cut.
Essentially, you should have 10 individual flower petals, or FIVE pairs.
If desired, sew the petals together. I used black thread to an eye-popping contrast against the fabric.
I sewed two very casual outlines of each individual petal. Repeat this for the individual petals.
Don’t want to mess around with the sewing machine? Use fabric glue or the hot glue gun instead.
Arrange the five petals to form a flower shape. Use the hot glue gun to secure the petals together.
To form the middle of the flower, follow this easy DIY rolled fabric flower tutorial.
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Arrange and glue the fabric flowers to the holiday chalkboard plate charger.
Add a festive “Merry Welcome” message to the middle of the plate.
Hang with a ribbon (by gluing a wall hook to the back of the plate charger) or display on a picture easel.
Other Holiday Ideas You May Like:
- Free printable note from Santa for a pre-Christmas toy clean out
- Easy sew modern Christmas envelope pillow cover
- Outdoor holiday garland using foam shapes and spray paint
- Dollar Store 5-minute Christmas cookie plate
- Turn a Christmas gift bag into a “Gone Shopping” door hanger
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Your plate is so fun and festive looking. I am sure your aunt would approve.
Lisa
Great transformation!!
I really like the fabric flowers you made. Very sweet !
I have never thought of putting chalkboard paint on a plate, fabulous idea!! And your flowers are just the cutest things!!
Thanks Susanne! The flowers are my favorite part too.
This is adorable. I love it!
Great repurpose, Victoria! I love using chalk paint on just about anything! Love the flowers, too.
Thanks Kim! I’m happy with how it turned out. The flowers are my fave too!
So adorable!!! Love how you have added those cute fabric Christmas flowers! Pinning and stumbling to share! 🙂
Thanks for sharing, Sam! Much appreciated.
I love painting everything with chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing such a fun project.
This is so cute!!! the flowers are so awesome!!
What a cute idea! I have a charger that I could use to make this. Thanks for sharing your post at the Wednesday Showcase!
This was a brilliant idea you had for this charger plate. It looks amazing and now has a decorative purpose. My husband does that “garage cleaning” thing every once in a while. Last time I lost a bunch of Halloween decor. GRRRRRR!
You did a great job and your aunt would be proud!
Thanks Michelle!
Totally loving that charger make over. I just spray painted 2 of them with chalkboard paint and was looking for inspiration when I saw your post! Thanks for sharing!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks Debbie! Glad you found a nugget of inspiration from this project.
This is a great way to upcycle those silver-plated trays a goodwill! Love the stitched flowers too!
Thanks Lindsey! I think I prefer the platter painted best too.
What a cute idea! I love the swirly design on the charger! And love your chalkboard sign!
Thanks Florence! I actually like the charger so much better painted now. That’s probably why it sat in the garage so long!
So cute! LOVE those colorful fabric flowers. Thank you so much for joining the T2T blog hop, Victoria! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Brilliant. I have created a chalkboard from a silver platter but never a charger. Very cleaver!
Thanks Mary!
That is so cute! I am pinning this one.
Victoria, that’s a cool repurpose of the charger! The flowers are beautiful; I could see those being used on clothing and bags and such, very cute!!
Victoria, that’s a cool repurpose of the charger! The flowers are beautiful; I could see those being used on clothing and bags and such, very cute!!
That’s a great idea, love the addition of the flowers. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Love the transformation and the flowers are so adorable – thank you for sharing with I am Pinnable
I love that chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
What a great upcycle! That was smart to paint it with chalkboard paint. It looks good and it can be changed whenever you want. Pinned!
Thanks Rebecca!
this is such a cute idea for the holidays! thanks for sharing this one!
Thanks Tianna!
A lovely makeover, so cheerful and bright.
Amalia
xo
Love the idea of a chalk painted charger! Thanks for sharing on Funtastic Friday!
Inspired makeover! I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.
Very cute! Thanks for sharing it at The Crafty Corner link party. Happy New Year xo
Such a cute idea. Signs add so much personality and charm to a home.
What a cute idea! We just started the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party and I thought you might like to stop by tomorrow and share there too! Have a wonderful week! Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
Great ‘save’ of a lovely old charger, made fresh again.
Joy
What a fabulous way to use your late aunt’s plate! I hate to throw things like that away, and you have made it into such a lovely craft. Shared on the H&S Facebook page. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you at the Christmas edition of the party which starts on Sunday 23rd December!