There's just something about vintage china that is so appealing. It adds a shabby chic appeal to any table, and stumbling upon cool and colorful patterns is a fun hobby to engage in. However, you may have some mismatched pieces or broken china you don't have the heart to toss, but you're just not sure what to do with.
Fortunately, there are many cool ways to revamp old china and turn it into something unique and different. The detailed patterns and bold colors make for really eye-catching craft supplies, and you'll love all the ways you can repurpose pieces to make them your own.
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1. Tiered sweets stand
Make a pretty sweets stand using vintage china plates. Vary the sizes and designs for a sweet mismatched look which will give your treats the perfect pedestal. Get the full tutorial here.
Make a pretty sweets stand using vintage china plates. Vary the sizes and designs for a sweet mismatched look which will give your treats the perfect pedestal. Get the full tutorial here.
2. Teacup candles
Old teacups make for the most charming candles. These make cute table decor for parties, showers, or receptions, or even fun favors for guests. Get the full tutorial here.
Old teacups make for the most charming candles. These make cute table decor for parties, showers, or receptions, or even fun favors for guests. Get the full tutorial here.
3. Ring (h/t The Sway)
Make a stylish statement by turning your favorite china into an oversized cocktail ring. Instead of tossing pieces of a broken plate, use them to make fun pieces to wear instead.
Make a stylish statement by turning your favorite china into an oversized cocktail ring. Instead of tossing pieces of a broken plate, use them to make fun pieces to wear instead.
4. Kintsugi (h/t One Kings Lane)
Check out the Japanese art of kintsugi, or repairing broken pieces and making beauty from damage. You can even mix and match broken pieces to create all-new designs with this cool craft idea.
Check out the Japanese art of kintsugi, or repairing broken pieces and making beauty from damage. You can even mix and match broken pieces to create all-new designs with this cool craft idea.
5. Teacup lamp (h/t Feathering My Nest)
Put together this whimsical lamp using vintage china teacups. It's definitely a conversation starter and will be the centerpiece of any side or coffee table!
Put together this whimsical lamp using vintage china teacups. It's definitely a conversation starter and will be the centerpiece of any side or coffee table!
6. China mosaic (h/t Enchanted Rose Studio's How To)
Broken china comes to life when you use the pieces to create a mosaic. A mosaic can decorate a table or dresser, hang on a wall, or be used as a backsplash. The possibilities are endless. Here are the basics.
Broken china comes to life when you use the pieces to create a mosaic. A mosaic can decorate a table or dresser, hang on a wall, or be used as a backsplash. The possibilities are endless. Here are the basics.
7. Decorative plates (h/t Red)
Cover up old plates and enhance them by adding your favorite images. Once you perk up your plates, they make great wall hangings, especially when you mix and match colors and designs for a shabby touch.
Cover up old plates and enhance them by adding your favorite images. Once you perk up your plates, they make great wall hangings, especially when you mix and match colors and designs for a shabby touch.
8. Plate valance (h/t Somewhat Quirky Design)
Go all out with your vintage china and create a valance made with plates! Hang your plates around a window to create a unique and eye-catching display that will make guests take notice.
Go all out with your vintage china and create a valance made with plates! Hang your plates around a window to create a unique and eye-catching display that will make guests take notice.
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