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Monday, December 10, 2012

DIY Festive Holiday Plates

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Okay...I have to admit...this was not my original intent for the doilies. No, my original intent was some type of framed wall decoration. But somehow, in the midst of cutting and placing and setting aside for later,


 
the doilies landed underneath the the pile of plastic plates,
 
 
and an idea was born.
 
 
At a time of year that is so full of parties and family meals and cookie exchanges, plates are plentiful! And, of course, you can always grab some festive plates at the grocery store, but I just love the idea of making your own!
 
All you need is:
*clear plastic plates (I used 6 inch dessert plates)
*foil paper doilies (I used 8 inch doilies and cut out the center to fit the plates)
*spray adhesive
 
 
Simply spray the front (foil) of the doily with adhesive and stick the plate on top. The doily will show through the plate and...voila! Instant decorative (food safe) plate - perfect for all your holiday parties, cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, or breakfast for the kids on Christmas morning.
 
p.s. It would also make the perfect cookie plate for Santa!
 

 
 
 
Thanks for taking a peek inside my Lemon Tree Dwelling!
I hope you feel right at home :)
-Cathy
 
 
 
 


13 comments :

  1. What a great idea! Hi! I'm your newest follower and was kinda maybe sorta hopin' that you'd hop on by my blog and follow me back!!

    xoxo-
    Sarah
    www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

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    1. Hi Sarah,
      Thanks for the feedback and for following me! I'll definitely come check you out!
      :)Cathy

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  2. These are so pretty. What a great idea. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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    1. Hi Debi,
      Thank you, and thanks for the invite! I'll definitely be there!
      Cathy

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  3. Now how cool is this??? Where did you find silver doilies?

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    1. Thank you - glad you like it! The doilies are from the Christmas section at Michaels :)

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  4. You have a wonderful blog!! I'm your newest follower from the “Blog Stalker” blog hop - this is my blog if you wanted to follow back: godsgrowinggarden.com
    Thanks
    Angie

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    1. Hi Angie,
      Thanks so much - I appreciate it! I'll come on over and check you out!
      :)Cathy

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  5. What a great idea, and so simple! Just my thing for when I need a last minute decoration. Now I wish I could find the silver ones, out here only gold ones….

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    1. Bummer! Although gold could be cute too.... Good luck!

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  6. These are very pretty, what a nice idea.
    Happy New Years,
    Wanda Ann @ memoriesbythemile.com

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  7. Olá,adorei o seu blog, muito interessante , Parabéns!! Tenho um blog também passei a seguir, faça uma visita no meu veralarts.blogspot.com ,vou adorar a sua visita , bjs..

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