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!
Have you ever used a Sharpie to create designs on dishes before? It’s SO EASY! Â Seriously. Â I wrote “give thanks” all around the edges of my plates, and it took me less than 15 minutes to do all of them. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â I bought enough for 16 place settings, and spent—$16. Â 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
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. Â 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? Â My favorite!
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More fall ideas…
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!
