17 Reasons to Drop Everything and Buy Cheap Thrift Store Dishes
Don't pass by the kitchen aisle without grabbing a few bowls and plates!
Break up dishes for a mosaic stepping stone
Turn crushed plate shards and concrete into romantic stepping stones for the garden. Get tutorial here
Upgrade boring dishes with a coloring book
Cut a pretty pattern out of a coloring book for this pretty makeover. Get tutorial here
Turn a plate and vase into a fancy bird bath
Your feathered friends will be very grateful. Get tutorial here
Hang a bunch of plates as a wall collage
Buy as many cheap thrift store plates as you can find, for this wall collage. Get tutorial here
Craft an upcycled wind chime for the porch
Stack up some dishes and hang utensils, for a fun outdoor upcycle. Get tutorial here
Paint a plate into a useful chalkboard
Turn the inside of an inexpensive plate or platter into an impromptu chalkboard. Get tutorial here
Cover a few plates with an artistic poster
Here's a fun twist on the classic wall art look. Get tutorial here
Put together a high-end glass cloche
The cloche look is beautiful, but it can get pricey. Make your own instead! Get tutorial here
Turn a wood bowl into a unique salad server
Cover a cheapo thrift store bowl in small wooden sticks, for this totally unique server. Get tutorial here
Pile a few dishes into a garden totem
Pile a few thrifted pieces into a totem, that doubles as a sweet bird bath. Get tutorial here
Make large glass flowers for your garden
Put together a few beautiful garden flowers that will bloom in any season. Get tutorial here
Make adorable garden decor from a tea set
Pair an old teapot and a bit of copper pipping, for this charming garden set-up. Get tutorial here
Use nested bowls as a shabby chic stand
Make your own tiered display stand using a set of bowls. Get tutorial here
Carve a design in a scratched bowl
Grab a wooden bowl and start etching in the design of your dreams, for an expensive look. Get tutorial here
Use a serving platter as a chic bird feeder
Turn a serving set into a super stylish feeder for your yard. Get tutorial here
