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in Crafts· Decorating· Dollar Store Crafts· Vinyl crafts

Inspirational Decorative Plate Trio

Today I’m going to show you how to make a trio of Inspirational Decorative Plates for only $4.

Can’t beat four bucks!

While I was browsing the 99 Cent Store last week I stumbled upon this package of vinyl. It says,

“Live well, Laugh often, Love always”

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I knew I wanted the vinyl, but wasn’t sure exactly what to do with it. Platters? Maybe a picture frame? Plates? I walked around the store and finally found these red plates.

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The plates were perfect. They didn’t have a lip inside them, they were large, and they were a nice color. I’ll take them!

When I got home I cut apart the vinyl into separate words.

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It’s so much easier to attach vinyl if you cut it out first so you can make sure it’s centered and square, etc.

I washed the plates really well and then arranged all my vinyl words on the plates. After that I just attached the vinyl to each plate.

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So easy! This project took me about 20 minutes (or less) from start to finish. Aren’t they great?

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I decided to hang them in my kitchen vertically on the wall.

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I think they would also look great in a plate stand on a shelf or above your kitchen cabinets. Or you could hang them in a plate rack on the wall or horizontally above a door frame. There are countless ways to decorate with these plates.

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(I’m not a fan of those metal plate hangers, but I’m moving in about a month and I plan on permanently putting the plates in a plate rack I have in storage, so I used the plate hangers temporarily.)

I just love how they turned out. And they look so professional! I still can’t believe they only cost me four dollars.

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It’s not expensive to have nice home decor. You just have to use a little imagination. Before I went to the dollar store that day, I had no idea I’d be coming home with a new trio of Inspirational plates. I just try to keep my eye out daily for unique ways to use basic things.

I hope I’ve inspired you today!

Don’t forget to come Hook Up with me each Thursday at my weekly Par-tay!

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xoxo

Filed Under: Crafts, Decorating, Dollar Store Crafts, Vinyl crafts Tagged With: accessories, before and After, Dollar Store, Monogram, quick and easy, Silhouette, splash of color, vinyl

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Comments

  1. SueAnn says

    04/28/2010 at 2:59 am

    These look fabulous!!! And I love the color of the plates. Very cool!! 😀
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  2. Melissa says

    04/28/2010 at 4:27 am

    Those look terrific! What a great idea!

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  3. Nikki@kreativeknack says

    04/28/2010 at 6:00 am

    Hi past life BFF! These are adorable! How funny, I just bought the Home sweet home one yesturday! woo hoo! 99 cent store! 😆

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  4. Leitha says

    04/28/2010 at 6:06 am

    So cool! ❗ ❗

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  5. Donna says

    04/28/2010 at 6:48 am

    What a GREAT find! Well done! I love the color of the plates and the sweetness of the words. .99 store? I wonder if we have those in Atlanta?

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  6. Crystal says

    04/28/2010 at 7:21 am

    This is such a great idea! How awesome that you found the vinyl at the $.99 store! I should make this an excuse to try out the vinyl with my Cricut.

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  7. Brooke says

    04/28/2010 at 7:21 am

    Isn’t it so exciting when you come up with something so great without much money or effort. I just get all excited. I love the plates. Great idea.
    Brooke

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  8. Kelli says

    04/28/2010 at 7:49 am

    Very cute! And I can’t believe you found vinyl for only $1!

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  9. Cristan says

    04/28/2010 at 8:15 am

    Way cute. Thanks for the idea. 🙂

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  10. WENDY says

    04/28/2010 at 9:39 am

    😀 Love these! You can’t beat a $4 prject, and what a great gift they would make.

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  11. Michelle says

    04/28/2010 at 11:55 am

    Very cute!! I love finding vinyl really cheap and think I must do something if I find it!! Thanks for linking up!!

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  12. Kim @ seven thirty three says

    04/28/2010 at 2:23 pm

    Love finding deals. These look amazing.

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

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  13. Jen says

    04/28/2010 at 5:56 pm

    Simple. Fun. And truly sensational for so little money and time. You take the cake on this one for sure! Great project with even better results! 🙂

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  14. patti says

    04/28/2010 at 6:46 pm

    😆 What a deal on the vinyl words and what you made was very clever – never thought to put it on plates!!

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  15. Anna See says

    04/28/2010 at 6:48 pm

    Super fun! I can’t believe your dollar store had those decals!

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  16. Lori says

    04/28/2010 at 6:57 pm

    I love this. Your plates turned out great..

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party!

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  17. Plate Hangers Fan says

    04/28/2010 at 7:28 pm

    Great idea and very simple. If you don’t want to use the metal plate hangers, you can also try the adhesive plate hangers as seen here http://www.allplatehangers.com/Plate-Hangers

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  18. Carolyn says

    04/28/2010 at 7:50 pm

    Very cute Alison! I think they turned out great!

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day!

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  19. christym says

    04/28/2010 at 8:08 pm

    oh those are fantastic! LOVE the red plates! i want. thanks for stopping by my blog, and the blog party invite! I’m honored, your blog is one of my faves :O)

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  20. Ann says

    04/28/2010 at 10:19 pm

    Love this, very cool! My kitchen is red and black, so these would be perfect. Good thing I already have a Dollar Store trip planned, I’ll just add these to the list!

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  21. angie says

    04/29/2010 at 4:02 am

    Wow, I love. Our dollar store doesn’t have the goodies you found! Just my style! Love your blog!

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  22. angie says

    04/29/2010 at 4:03 am

    Love it….I wish my dollar store had the same goodies you found…Great blog

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  23. Kelley says

    04/29/2010 at 9:23 am

    VEry cool…what a fast and cute decorating idea!

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  24. Fawnda says

    04/29/2010 at 11:02 am

    I am loving the plate decor! This looks great! 🙂

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  25. Robyn says

    04/29/2010 at 3:51 pm

    I purchased 3 plates today at a flea market…they’re very old stoneware in a solid white color…I know exactly what I’m gonna do with them now! Thanks for the tip! Robyn

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  26. Leigh. Tales from Bloggeritaville says

    04/29/2010 at 2:34 pm

    LOve this odea, Allison! ❗ ❗ ❗

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  27. Sandy@Life Began in a Garden says

    04/29/2010 at 6:08 pm

    Wow, your dollar store has the good stuff. Unfortunately, mine doesn’t 🙁 Oh well, life goes on! 😉
    (the plates look great, BTW)

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  28. Leslie, the Home Maker says

    04/30/2010 at 11:05 am

    Just cute.
    Very cute!
    Inspired.
    Love the red.
    Love the sentiments.
    Love the price tag!
    Thanks for sharing!!

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  29. Jane F @ Atticmag says

    04/30/2010 at 1:58 pm

    Nice message for a wall. Jane F.

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  30. Dianna says

    05/01/2010 at 4:24 pm

    My daughter would love this idea. She has, love, live, laugh all through her house.

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  31. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    05/02/2010 at 10:56 am

    Those turned out so cute! Can’t believe it only cost you $4!

    Thanks for linking up to my Flaunt it Friday party!

    Reply
  32. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    05/02/2010 at 6:44 pm

    I am lovin those plates!!! 🙂

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  33. Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple says

    05/03/2010 at 11:24 am

    Wow those look great! I love the colors!

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  34. J.Hill says

    05/03/2010 at 4:02 pm

    I have some similar decals from the Dollar Tree on the wall in my kitchen, but after seeing this idea, I might pull them off and do this with them!

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

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  35. Anne says

    05/03/2010 at 7:37 pm

    Those look great – I think I need to take a trip to the Dollar Store!

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  36. All Thingz Related says

    05/03/2010 at 8:35 pm

    I REALLY like these! Love the red!
    ~Rebekah

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  37. Stephanie Lynn says

    05/03/2010 at 10:26 pm

    Super cute! Love the red! Thanks again for linking up to the Sunday showcase ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  38. Heather @My Frugal Family says

    05/04/2010 at 5:56 am

    They turned out great- the red gives a nice pop of color!

    Thank you for sharing with Talented Tuesday- don’t forget to check out some of the other links posted for some cool projects!

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  39. Bird says

    05/04/2010 at 11:50 am

    Again, always wanted to try this!

    Looks stunning!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  40. April B says

    08/21/2011 at 4:45 pm

    Awesome Allison! I will use this idea for above my cabinets in the kitchen. I have been waiting for the perfect thing to do with them!

    Reply

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