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Nov 8, 2015

Easy DIY Thanksgiving Plates

I’ve always wanted to have a set of dishes for each holiday, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. Over the years I would see ones I liked, but the price never agreed with my budget. Finally last Christmas I made a set of polka dot Christmas plates that I adore, and this year I decided to go ahead and make a set for Thanksgiving. It was one of the easiest projects EVER, and turned out so darling– I can’t wait to use them!

DIY Thanksgiving Plates

Have you ever used a Sharpie to create designs on dishes before? It’s SO EASY!  Seriously.  I wrote “give thanks” all around the edges of my plates, and it took me less than 15 minutes to do all of them.  After the ink dried, it’s into the oven for 30 minutes, and you’re done. That’s it!

I could have designed something, and done a stencil instead of writing it myself, but I honestly was feeling impatient. :) I also love the hand-lettered look, and think it adds a ton of cozy charm.  You can make yours however you want to—whether you want to go the stencil route, or just free hand like I did.

And my secret to the best plates at the best price? The Dollar Tree.  I’ve been getting high-quality ceramic dishes there for a long time, and they are only $1 each! You just cannot beat that price.  I bought enough for 16 place settings, and spent—$16.  I also bought the dishes for my Christmas plates there, and it’s my go-to place for white plates for all sorts of projects.

DIY Thanksgiving Plates

DIY Thanksgiving Plates

SUPPLIES:

  • -white ceramic plates (make sure they’re oven safe!)
  • -Sharpie

SHARPIE TIPS: (affiliate links below)

  • -You can use just a regular Sharpie like I did, or an oil-based Sharpie will last longer than a regular one.
  • -Sharpies are non-toxic, but their website recommends not writing where it will come in contact with food, so that’s why I stayed on the edges of the plate.
  • -I love the contrast of the black and white, which is why I chose it, but Sharpies come in all sorts of colors!

DIRECTIONS:

  • *Design and decorate your plate as desired. Let Sharpie ink dry completely.
  • *Place the plates in a cold oven, then turn it on to 350 degrees.  Bake for 30 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the plates inside until they’re totally cool to reduce any cracks.
  • *Even though your plates may be dishwasher safe, washing them by hand will make the design last a lot longer!
  • Enjoy your cute plates! Don’t you LOVE an easy, adorable project?  My favorite!

 

 

 

 

 

More fall ideas…

  • Fall Farmhouse Home Tour
  • Neutral Farmhouse Fall Pillows & Wreaths
  • Pumpkin Bread Recipe + Gift Tag

Don’t forget to check out my new book, Simply Tradition: 70 Fun & Easy Holiday Ideas for Families.  It’s chock full of holiday traditions, ideas, and recipes for every family–and it makes a great gift!

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DIY Thanksgiving Plates

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Filed Under: All Crafts, Crafts, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments

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Lovely comments

  1. Donna says

    Nov 1, 2016 at 1:49 am

    These plates are right on trend with what the Big Box stores are selling at Big Prices.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Donna B

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Nov 2, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Thanks so much, Donna! I’m all about doing cute and simple on a budget!! :)

      Reply
  2. Robin Green says

    Nov 1, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I love this idea, thanks for sharing. I love, love the idea DIY.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Nov 2, 2016 at 12:08 am

      Thank you SO much, Robin!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    Sep 19, 2019 at 11:20 am

    If you mess up is it possible to get the sharpie marker off and redo it? (before drying or baking)

    Reply
    • Old Salt Farm says

      Sep 22, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      No, Sharpie is a permanent marker, so you’re probably not going to get it off. If it hasn’t dried yet, you might be able to use a magic eraser, but otherwise, it’s going to most likely remain.

      Reply
    • ELIZABETH says

      Nov 5, 2020 at 9:43 am

      Rubbing alcohol will remove sharpie ink from some items. If you mess up, try that. It might work…no guarantees, though.

      Reply
      • Old Salt Farm says

        Nov 6, 2020 at 9:51 pm

        It’s always good to have a trick to try if you need it, thank you!

        Reply

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