Custom Plate Chargers

Don't you just love the look a charger can give a simple plate?  It can really spruce it up.  I purchased some inexpensive plastic chargers and decoupage them with a pretty wrapping paper.  The chargers shown were purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $9.99 for six.  They area also available at Hobby Lobby, Fred's Dollar Store, etc.

A simple, inexpensive way to have custom chargers.  The sky's the limit here.  Just imagine what you can do with different wrapping papers or tissue paper.  By using this technique, you can make a different charger for each holiday and/or occasion.

I wanted a pink charger to set an Easter table and thought "Why not just spray paint it?"  I lightly sanded it and then sprayed it with a couple coats of paint.  Now, it's possible that if submerged in water, it may peel. But since it is only used as a charger, it doesn't get that dirty and after use, I just wipe it down.

Last week I put together a tablescape for my son's birthday using old vinyl records as chargers.  Another idea is silver platters. I'm on the look out at garage sales for inexpensive ones to use as chargers. So be creative!  and share some of those ideas with us!

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