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    DIY Christmas Plates

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 21, 2014 · Modified: Mar 27, 2021 by Dee

    Hi Friends!

    The kiddos are home for Thanksgiving break, so we've been having fun with a few easy projects. They're happy to be on vacation, but the contentment only lasts a short time, and then they start getting on each other's nerves, and we all know what happens then -- no peace for mom! But this time, I stocked up on crafting and baking supplies to keep them occupied, at least for a little while.  

    Before Halloween, we made some spider web plates, using window clings -- the easiest DIY decorative plate craft ever! Well, I recently picked up some Christmassy window clings from the Dollar Tree, and we used these to make our own Christmas plates.

    white plates decorated with gingerbread man and reindeer window clings from Dollar Tree


    I like to decorate the inside of the china cabinet with a few plates for each season or holiday. I have a reindeer plate that one of the girls made a few years ago, and I always put this up for Christmas. But, I could never find anything else that matched it in terms of style and colors -- in my budget, anyway. 

    handprint reindeer on a plate


    So, when I saw these cute window clings, I thought they would be perfect for decorating plates -- and windows too! I used the same white plates as I did for the spider plate. And, since the clings are removable, I can just wash the plate and use it if I need to.

    white plate and christmas window clings from dollar tree


    I let the kids play around with the designs for a little bit, until they were happy with the results.

    boy putting reindeer window cling on plate

    One of the plates now has a cute reindeer with a pretty present.


    reindeer with present on a white plate for christmas

    The other plate has a little gingerbread man and some peppermint candies.


    christmas plate made with gingerbread and peppermint window clings


    Remember the story of the gingerbread man? That's one of the stories we read during the holiday season, and it always cracks the kids up -- and me too!

    gingerbread man peppermints and reindeer on white plates


    I might have the kids decorate some smaller plates with more of the clings, but I have another idea for those. Most of the other clings will find a new home on the mirrors and sliding glass door. 

    They look nice in the china cabinet too, but I couldn't really take a picture because I still have my fall plates up, and that would be awkward, even for me. One more week, and the Christmas decorations go up!

    So if you want to make your own decorative Christmas plates, grab some window clings, and you're good to go! Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a super day!


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    1. Debbiedoos says

      December 07, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Love them! Very clever and so cute Dee.

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    2. Dee M says

      December 07, 2014 at 6:31 am

      Thanks, Ginger. It's so easy, but I love how they look. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Ginger Bergemann says

      December 06, 2014 at 7:36 am

      So cute! I never thought of using those window clings on a plate before - great idea.

      Reply
    4. homeschoolapalooza says

      December 03, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      So cute!!! Also, wanted to let you know I have a link party on Wednesday, hope to see you there! Can’t wait to party with you at https://homeschoolapalooza.wordpress.com 🙂

      Reply
    5. Mila Myk says

      December 02, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      This is so cute and easy to make!
      I would love if you share your plates with my Big Christmas Link Party ! 🙂
      http://milaslittlethings.com/2014/11/big-christmas-link-party.html

      xx
      Mila
      milaslittlethings.com
      [email protected]

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    6. Dee M says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Aw, thanks! All of my kids love using these clings -- even the teens. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Crochet Hooks says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      So fun! And this is a craft any age child (or adult) could do. Bonus, reusing the plates and clings to update your holiday decor! Awesome idea Dee! You are so full of fun creativity!

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    8. Dee M says

      November 23, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks, Carol. I just love shopping at the Dollar Store, and thinking outside of the box is most of the fun! 🙂

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    9. Carol says

      November 23, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      That is such a super-cute idea! Anyone with a bit of a creative mind can have so much fun in the Dollar Store!

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    10. Dee M says

      November 23, 2014 at 5:27 am

      Thanks, Mary. I enjoyed visiting. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! 🙂

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    11. Mary says

      November 22, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Really cute idea for decorating! Thanks for dropping by my blog. Have a great Thanksgiving.

      Reply

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