Hello, Hello and welcome to another Monthly DIY Challenge!
It’s a ton of fun teaming up with my talented bloggy friends each month to see the different ideas we can come up with from the very same starting point! This month’s theme was {paint} and I don’t have to tell you that we came up with a ton of fun ideas!
Now I know that “paint” is a pretty broad topic, making it so darn easy to come up with ideas, but…
Though I had no shortage of ideas, my challenge this month was time related, so…
I’ve decided to revisit an old favorite instead!
I created these DIY Charger Plates for our Outdoor Makeover last Summer (boy do I miss that gorgeous space!) and I’m still loving them every bit as much as I did the day I made them!
After building this GORGEOUS Pottery Barn Knockoff Table, I knew I needed some pretty stellar outdoor dishes to set it with. I did a bit of online shopping for some dishes and came up with a ton fabulous options (you can check out my favorites here). Because I wanted to keep things simple, I finally settled on some plain white ones. There were SO many beautiful colours to choose from, but I really felt like the crisp white would add some contrast to the other pops of colour that I planned to bring to our table. I also liked the idea of being able to simply change out the pillows and some accessories and still be able to match my dishes to the space. So, instead of committing to something more bold with my entire dish set, I decided to add some colour with some charger plates underneath.
I started with these wooden plates that I found on Amazon
Armed with some acrylic craft paint, some small craft brushes and some painter’s tape, I set to work transforming these plain wooden plates into my own colourful masterpieces! I didn’t measure a thing, but just randomly placed the tape onto the plates to create shapes and lines. For the polka-dots, I dipped the wrong end of my brush into the paint to make the small ones & just free-handed the bigger ones. In the end, this is what I came up with…
I’ll admit that without much of a plan, I had my doubts, but I really am SO thrilled with how these turned out!
I’ll leave you with just a peek of how this all came together…
Now, don’t forget to check out the other fabulous painted projects my talented friends came up with too!
Wishing you all SUCH a lovely day!!!
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Super cute as usual, Kristi! I love the patterns you chose! They go so great together and really add something special to the tablescape! 🙂
Thank you Christina!!! They definitely made for a fun pop of colour!!!
Love these, Kristi! And the assortment of patterns is so fun! What a gorgeous place setting 🙂 Hope youre having a great week! xo
Thank you SO much Kendra! They were so quick and easy to make 🙂 Wishing you an awesome week as well girl! xo
I still love these just as much as when you first posted them – those fun colors and patterns just never go out of style!! Do you have a good outdoor space at your new house for a fun dining area?
Thank you Erica! I still use them often! We have a really large space that’s overwhelmingly plain at the moment, but you know we’ve got all sorts of plans to fix that 😉
I love these and you’re so smart to bring color into a space in ways that are inexpensive and easily switched out. These could not be cuter!
Thank you Bre! I love colour in other people’s homes, but I’m always so scared to use it in my own – this was really the perfect way!
Gorgeous!!
Thanks Leigh Anne!
Love these just as much as the first time I saw them! <3
Well thank you friend! xo
You must have made these before I started following you because I’d remember some so stink’n cute! Love this idea for meals al fresco on the patio. Pinning.
Awwww, thank you Marie! We made them for our outdoor makeover early last summer and we still use them all the time!
These are so pretty, Kristi! I love the colors you chose. They’d look perfect on my patio :).
Thanks so much Amy! Even one year later, I’m still in love with the pop of colour they bring to our table!
These are fabulous and perfect for adding some personality to outdoor entertaining. Love them!
Thank you so, so much Katie! They’ve definitely been a fun addition to our table!!!
Craft paint for the win! These are great for a picnic! 🙂
Thanks Erin!!! One year later and I’m still loving the bright colours and fun designs! Perfect for a picnic!!!
LOVE, love, love, love! Such a great idea, and I absolutely adore that you can change these out whenever you’d like. 🙂
Thank you SO much LZ!!! They were so quick and easy to make and such a fun addition to our outdoor table!
Kristi –
What a fabulous idea! I love it and love that I can change them up too. I just ove my outdoor space and entertaining and this is a project I am looking forward to doing to add to my space. Thanks so much – I am stopping by from Imparting Grace!
Oh Debbie, I’m SO thrilled that you’re feeling inspired! Thank you SO much for your sweet comment!
These are great! I’ve thought it would be fun to have chargers, but they get pricey. What a fun idea!
Thanks SO much Deborah! You’re right, the price can be hard to justify, but these custom DIY chargers were the perfect solution! SO happy you love them!
These are so fun! What a brilliant idea!! I’ve always liked chargers but never wanted to pay the price for them. This is a great solution!
Thank you Heidi! It’s been SUCH a great way to bring some colour to our table and they were SO easy to make!
These are such a great idea! What a great way to customize your own charger plates! Love all the pops of color too!
Thank you SO much Tara! I had a ton of fun making them!
Wow! These are so ooooh pretty! Love how the table came together all decorated.
Awwww, thank you SOOOOO much Corinna!!! I’m thrilled that you love them!
These are so lovely Kristi!! I love the colors you chose. Such fun patterns, too! Those wood charger plates are the perfect starter, I think I need to personalize some of my own! Hope you have a great week! 🙂
Thanks Amanda!!! I’m so happy you love them enough to make some of your own too! Wishing you a wonderful week as well!
What a great idea! The painted chargers really helped set the stage for a lovely tablescape!
Thank you SO much Jennifer!!! I love how they turned out and they really do make the table pop!
What a cute project Kristi! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded! Featuring you this week 🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you Denise! I’m SO happy you loved my plates enough to share them!!! Have a fabulous weekend!
Whoa! I am floored by how this all came together. It is so impressive that by taking a variety of basic (although certainly not plain) pieces you were able to put it together to make THAT arrangement. I am so inspired!
Awwwww, well thank you SO much Rachel! I’m so happy with how it all turned out!
Love you craft and your designs! Hope you will share at our blog hop #OMHGWW
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Thank you so much Donna! Will definitely pop by 🙂
these turned out so cute.. I am going to pin for later!
Awww, thank you so much Lauren! I’m thrilled that you love them!
These are so cute! I love that you didn’t make them all the exact same…I’ve always loved charger plates but never actually bought any. I already know that I’m going to be painting some in the near future 🙂
Oh Brittany, I’m SO happy you love them! They were such a fun way to add a pop of colour to the space! Thank you!!!
These really give a fun and festive look to the table! Love the happy colors you chose.
Thank you SO much Noa! I really love how they brighten things up!
Such a great idea and I love the colors you chose!
Thanks so much Valerie!!! They definitely brighten up our table!
These came so pretty love the colors you chose~ Thank you so much for sharing this pin on the P3 party Board! We loved your pin and it will be featured this Friday on Made in a Day! So expect a little traffic from me on Social Media tomorrow.
Kim
Oh wow! Thank you SO, SO much Kim! I’m so happy you loved them enough to share! Have a great day girl!
Love the choice of color and pattern! very inspiring 🙂
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Thank you Aidah! They were so fun to make and definitely help to brighten up our table!
These are adorable! I love the bright colors and the entire table decor is gorgeous!
Thank you SO much Ruthie! They definitely bring a bit of fun to our table top!
These are gorgeous like everything you do. I really like those plates. I think I will need to check them out and make some for the holidays! So fun.
How sweet are you? Thank you so, so much Michelle! I’m so happy you love them! Would definitely be a fun project for the holidays!
Adorable! I have to remember this! Now I’m off to check out the wooden frames 🙂
Thank you Brooke! I’m thrilled that you love them as much as I do 😉
I love these Kristi!! It’s such a quick and easy DIY, but makes such a big impact on your table setting! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’m featuring these at the Talented Tuesday party tomorrow!!
Oh how exciting!!! Thank you SO much Lindi! I’m thrilled that you loved them enough to share!
Oh my! This looks so fabulous! Pinned and tweeted. Please join us tonight at 7 pm, and party with us. I can’t wait to see your new masterpieces or amazing classics! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you SO much Kimberly! See you there!
These are so much fun Kristi! I love the colors and patterns – so fresh and summery!
Thanks so much Amy! They were definitely a fun addition to our table top and so perfect for Summer!
What a wonderful project! I love that they are all different too. The tablescape is gorgeous! So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday!
Thank you SO much Shirley! I’m really happy with how they turned out and then definitely add a great punch of colour to the table top!