You might have seen wicker plate holders lying around your grandma's kitchen or you may have a few stacked up in your own cupboard, forgotten. While wicker plates are lovely as handcrafted objects by themselves, they can be on the plain side. For those who would like a little more color and variety in their lives, these projects are for you.
Next time you are out thrift shopping and come across a stack of these babies, don't just pass them by. Grab a few, because there are seemingly endless ways you can revamp them. Whether you want to simply paint them or transform them into a completely different object, keep reading to get inspired.
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1. Garden décor
Wicker is a gorgeous, natural material that looks great indoors but looks especially nice in nature. Next time you are doing a little gardening, go above and beyond your own expectations by adding some handcrafted garden decorations into the mix. Get the full tutorial here.
Wicker is a gorgeous, natural material that looks great indoors but looks especially nice in nature. Next time you are doing a little gardening, go above and beyond your own expectations by adding some handcrafted garden decorations into the mix. Get the full tutorial here.
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2. Bohemian charger plates
Cheap acrylic craft paint is an amazingly simple ingredient that will work wonders for your next project. The project below is as easy as squirting out your favorite colors and painting your favorite designs. Get the full tutorial here.
Cheap acrylic craft paint is an amazingly simple ingredient that will work wonders for your next project. The project below is as easy as squirting out your favorite colors and painting your favorite designs. Get the full tutorial here.
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3. Wall display
This beautiful wall display is similar to the previous project, but has a more cohesive look. Get the full tutorial here.
This beautiful wall display is similar to the previous project, but has a more cohesive look. Get the full tutorial here.
4. Wicker plate stool
Painting isn't the only way to transform wicker plates. With a few extra materials, you can transform them into completely different objects such as these incredible stools. Forget spending tons of money at places like Crate & Barrel when you can make your own versions in minutes! Get the full tutorial here.
Painting isn't the only way to transform wicker plates. With a few extra materials, you can transform them into completely different objects such as these incredible stools. Forget spending tons of money at places like Crate & Barrel when you can make your own versions in minutes! Get the full tutorial here.
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5. Lampshade
This project proves that with just a little creativity, you can transform almost any everyday item into a gorgeous accent piece for your home. This lampshade will be the highlight of the room, day and night. Get the full tutorial here.
This project proves that with just a little creativity, you can transform almost any everyday item into a gorgeous accent piece for your home. This lampshade will be the highlight of the room, day and night. Get the full tutorial here.
6. Serving pedestals
Whether you are having a summer barbecue or a dinner party, these adorable serving pedestals are a great way to show off your culinary talents. They're made with wicker plates and vintage candle holders and are super easy to make. Get the full tutorial here.
Whether you are having a summer barbecue or a dinner party, these adorable serving pedestals are a great way to show off your culinary talents. They're made with wicker plates and vintage candle holders and are super easy to make. Get the full tutorial here.
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7. Embroidered wicker plates
Wicker plates and baskets are already intricate beauties by themselves, but imagine how gorgeous they could look with some pops of color. This project weaves threads through the baskets for that additional wow factor. Whether you are an avid embroiderer or a novice, this is a great project for all skill levels. Get the full tutorial here.
Wicker plates and baskets are already intricate beauties by themselves, but imagine how gorgeous they could look with some pops of color. This project weaves threads through the baskets for that additional wow factor. Whether you are an avid embroiderer or a novice, this is a great project for all skill levels. Get the full tutorial here.
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8. Pumpkin decorations
Halloween is right around the corner (if you're reading this in August or September!). Don't wait till the last minute to get your decorations in order. Get the full tutorial here.
Halloween is right around the corner (if you're reading this in August or September!). Don't wait till the last minute to get your decorations in order. Get the full tutorial here.
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9. Above-the-bed wall art
This project is perfect if you have a large stack of wicker plates that you have no clue what to do with. Check out how to transform wicker baskets into an above-the-bed wall hanging. Get the full tutorial here.
This project is perfect if you have a large stack of wicker plates that you have no clue what to do with. Check out how to transform wicker baskets into an above-the-bed wall hanging. Get the full tutorial here.
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10. Watermelon decorations Nothing says summer quite like fresh and juicy watermelon. Get the full tutorial here.
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