“Embrace the wrinkles.” That’s what I say. Oh, I don’t mean on my face… I mean on my DIY plaid chargers! This DIY is all about effect, not perfection.
Since the day I saw these red tartan plaid chargers from Williams-Sonoma, I have been smitten with plaid. And our recent trips to Scotland only fueled the fervor!
But their price tag was a bit high for me, so I decided to go shopping for some plaid wrapping paper to make my own plaid chargers!
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I found a plaid I like even better and I was inspired to try this DIY by a post I saw at Domicile 37. So here goes… my DIY Plaid Chargers:
DIY Plaid Chargers
I found this wonderful Plaid and Red Reversible Christmas Wrapping Paper (find something similar HERE or Here):
Supplies you will need:
- Charger Plates
- Gift Wrapping Paper in a plaid that you love
- Mod Podge
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Plate diameter of middle of charger plate
I took some plain red chargers, and laid one face down on a piece of the wrapping paper, cutting around the edge with an exacto knife.
Then I took a salad plate that was close in size to the inside part of the charger, laid it face down in the center of the big circle of wrapping paper, and cut around the plate, again with my exacto knife.
This left me with a doughnut-shaped piece of paper. I then applied Mod Podge to the outer rim of the charger and adhered the paper ring around it (Be gentle at this point!! The more you handle the wet paper, the more it might wrinkle, tear, or the design rub off).
And honestly, it’s going to wrinkle. If imperfection bothers you, a different pattern might work… perhaps better than a plaid. But I’m going to embrace these wrinkles! To me, the imperfections enhance the end result! Wish I could look at all wrinkles the same way!! Ha!
Another coat of Mod Podge to the top of the paper, and voila! Once dry, I had a set of beautiful custom plaid chargers.
This tutorial was great fun because I made my first video, so hold on to your hats… here’s the tutorial – in video form! It’s short, and really does help show the process:
As you can see, almost any type of Christmas plates look fabulous on these plaid chargers!
But I have to say, I think this little fawn is my favorite!
Here’s a pic for your Pinterest page:
Thanks for joining me today and taking a look at my video. It’s been fun! And I hope I’ve inspired you to make your own custom DIY chargers! Or to wrap gifts, of course… if you’re not that into wrinkles!
Toodles!
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Kitty O'Neil says
November 12, 2015 at 1:25 pmLove this project and your video is terrific! Do you have a YouTube channel?
Sondra Lyn says
November 12, 2015 at 4:50 pmThank you, Kitty! I do… although I’m just getting started with it! And I see you found it. My first subscriber!! Woot! š
Emily says
November 13, 2015 at 7:04 amso so pretty! I love plaid for Christmas..
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Sondra Lyn says
November 13, 2015 at 9:28 amThanks so much, Emily!
Malia says
November 13, 2015 at 7:52 amI am mad for plaid! Love how versatile these chargers are!
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Sondra Lyn says
November 13, 2015 at 9:29 amThanks, Malia! Plaid is so pretty at Christmastime, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by!
Daphne says
November 15, 2015 at 8:27 amGood Afternoon Sondra Lyn, What a fabulous idea…. I love it…. and the tutorial was so easy to follow. I have six golden chargers which to be truthful have seen better days and they need a sprucing up. I had thought of covering them in material, but not now, I am going to be looking for some lovely Christmas paper and I am going to use your method. Thank you so much for this brilliant idea.
Have a lovely day today.
Best Wishes from England.
Daphne
Sondra Lyn says
November 15, 2015 at 1:55 pmThank you so much Daphne! Yes… this is a great ‘recycling’ project! And thanks for visiting from England!! š
Laurie says
November 16, 2015 at 10:32 amYour place setting is gorgeous and the plaid chargers set it off beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and tweeted to share.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
~Laurie
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Robin~AllThingsHeartandHome says
November 16, 2015 at 7:50 pmI absolutely LOVE these! I’m doing lots of plaid this year…I think you’ve given me another project š Thanks for linking to Monday Funday~xo
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Sondra Lyn says
November 16, 2015 at 8:53 pmThanks, sweet friend!! Can’t wait to see your holiday home!
Pam @ The Birch Cottage says
November 17, 2015 at 9:15 pmI love the plaid! I would have never thought to do this. Now, I’m gonna head over and check out your YouTube video.
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Audrey says
November 22, 2015 at 10:03 amThis is such a great idea – as a food blogger I need dishes that pop sometimes for photoshoots and this would be an inexpensive way to add variety. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
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Carrie says
November 22, 2015 at 4:16 pmWhat a great idea!! I would love to have you share at my new link party: Crafty Weekends!
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Jann Olson says
December 4, 2015 at 6:40 pmHi, hopped over from Friday favorites. Love the chargers and dishes! I have modge podged fabric onto plates before, but love this idea. I have set my table in plaid for Christmas. I love plaid! I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. It’s about sharing the things that make you happy. I’d love if you shared some time.
hugs,
Jann
Nora says
December 7, 2015 at 3:18 pmOMYGOODNESS!!! I WAS SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT A SOLUTION TO MY NEED OF TARTAN PLAID PLATES..GOD SEND IDEA! LOVE LOVE LOVE….I’M A DO-IT-YOUR-SELF-ER! I CAN TOTALLY DO THIS!
Medina Jarman says
April 29, 2016 at 7:44 pmI love this idea! Do you think I could use fabric instead of wrapping paper?
Sondra Lyn says
April 29, 2016 at 10:39 pmI’m sure you could, Medina! Let me know how it turns out!
Colleen chenoweth says
October 31, 2016 at 3:32 pmI did these, but I cut the paper in Four, went on easier with very little wrinkles, they are beautiful
Gina DeLaune says
October 25, 2017 at 12:24 pmOOh! This gives me ideas! I’m going to use fabric instead! This will allow me smooth it out! And I can probably add a coating to protect it too!