• HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

The Sweet Escape Creative Studio

  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • RECIPE & PROJECT GALLERY
    • RECIPE GALLERY
    • PROJECT GALLERY
  • TRAVEL
  • ABOUT

DIY: gold lettered vintage plates

March 10, 2014 by TheSweetEscape 21 Comments

EAT gold vintage plates DIY

I can’t say that I’ve met a gold leaf project that I haven’t loved. It’s one of my favourite DIY weapons of choice.  When I was asked to come up with a gold DIY project for this amazing golden DIY group challenge I thought it was the perfect opportunity to do use these great vintage plates I had collected from my local thrift shop. You know what gets me even more excited than gold leaf? Transforming something old into something new. And you know what YOU should be even MORE excited about? A chance to win a $300 PayPal gift card!! You read that correctly. Keep reading to see how to make this golden piece of kitchen decor for yourself and how to enter to win $300. (note this contest is now closed)

I’m a sucker for vintage houseware, it’s a bit of a problem. I can’t pass up a beautifully designed colourful vintage plate, especially when they’re just orphans laying all by themselves in the thrift shop. So I have this small collection that’s hanging around and I thought it would be the perfect background for a gold monogram. Hey, when you do three monogram plates it becomes a word, like EAT.

EAT gold vintage plates

It’s not a hard project but does take a bit of precision with the stencil cutting and handling the gold leaf. You could also use gold permanent marker or spray paint if you rather and get a similar result. However, I do insist on using double sided tape and spray glue specifically for the best results. Regular glue won’t get you as crisp of a result. 

EAT gold vintage plates steps Be careful with any letters, like “A” that have floating parts. Trace them onto to painters tape and use instead of paper.

EAT gold vintage plates 5

Once you carefully remove the stencil, you’ll end up with a personalized vintage plate piece of art. You could always just do one letter which would look great in children’s room or on an art wall or maybe in a feminine work space. You could also use this same technique and do a shape like a heart or bird or a lightning bolt or…well you can get as creative as you like.

EAT gold vintage plates 8

Pick up some display plate hangers (I got mine at the dollar store) and hang those babies up and enjoy.

EAT gold vintage plates 9 vintage plate EAT sign 2

And because I love you so much some of my blogger friends and I have put all our great golden inspired projects all together for you. Check out these 14 awesome projects from some other talented ladies:


gold DIY projects st patricks

From left to right, they are:
DIY Gold Polka Dot Mug & Irish Coffee Recipe from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
“Mommy Loves Me” Heat-Transfer Onesie by It Happens In A Blink
How To Take Pictures During The “Golden Hour” by Lindsay Faber Photography
Gold-Dipped Tear Drop Earrings by Happy Go Lucky
Gold Lettered Vintage Plates by The Sweet Escape (hello! you know this one already)
DIY Gold and Silver Key Fob by 4 You With Love
“Don’t Miss The Colours of the Rainbow” Printable by Clean and Scentsible
Gold Dipped Kitchen Utensils by Echoes of Laughter
Golden Pencils by The DIY Dreamer
Gold Speckled Eggs by Craftberry Bush
Gold Circle Pendants by Northstory
Kate Spade-inspired Coasters by Suburble
Gold-and-Black Layered Bracelet by Happy Hour Projects
Vintage Key Art by Satori Design for Living
Gold Bowties by Fynes Designs

 

 

«
»

Filed Under: DIY, THRIFTING Tagged With: EAT sign, gold leaf, kitchen decor, monogram, plate wall, reuse, shabby chic, upcycle, vintage plates

About TheSweetEscape

Comments

  1. Virginia Fynes says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Gagh!! These look amazing, Fabulous idea!!

    Reply
  2. Christine says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I’m sooooo LOVING the plates!!!! I want them!! Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Just discovered your blog through the giveaway -always nice to find another Canadian! Lovely projects, I’ll be following along!

    Reply
    • TheSweetEscape says

      March 10, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks for stopping by and following along Dannyelle!

      Reply
  4. Jo-Anna says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:44 am

    What a fun way to dress up vintage plates! Loving this!

    Reply
  5. Shauna says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I have a hard time passing up any vintage dishes at a thrift shop or garage sale. I adore what you did with these ones- beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Angie@Echoes of Laughter says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    What a pretty way to dress up and use vintage plates! I adore vintage plates….I have plates hanging on the walls in many of my rooms! Have a lovely week! Angie xo

    Reply
  7. Lindsay Faber says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Gold + vintage plates = magic. So fun and pretty :)

    Reply
  8. Tara says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Love these plates! I’m like you, and I love vintage plates and glassware! And can you believe that I haven’t ever tried gold leafing yet!?!? I have to give it a whirl!

    Pinning!

    Reply
    • TheSweetEscape says

      March 10, 2014 at 11:35 pm

      say what!?! Well if you get addicted to gold leafing, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

      Reply
  9. Marilyn says

    March 11, 2014 at 10:43 am

    Wow, the addition of gold leaf really makes this project gorgeous!

    Reply
  10. Holly | Beyond Kimchee says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Lovely plates! Love the mix of gold and the vintage plates.

    Reply
  11. Alex says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Very cute and PINNED! :)

    Reply
  12. Kara says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    I LOVE your plates! The gold letters are the perfect addition.

    Reply
  13. Jenn says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Oh how pretty!!! I really need to give gold leafing a try. Pinned!

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    March 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Love this idea! I have a bunch of old plates I can do this to! :)

    Reply
  15. Barbara says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I just Lloyd dishes and I especially love this DIY project!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      February 15, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      I love not lloyd

      Reply
  16. Sara Malcolm says

    July 12, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Hello!! What a neat project! I’m wondering if the plate you used that has the turquoise border has a pattern name on the back by any chance?? I’m in love. TIA

    Reply
    • TheSweetEscape says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Sara! Unfortunately I gave the plates away as a gift so I no longer have them to check for you, so sorry!

      Reply
      • Sara Malcolm says

        July 14, 2017 at 8:37 am

        Bummer! Thanks anyway!

        Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The Sweet Escape Blog Email Subsciption
Bloglovin logo

CATEGORIES

Merry Mag

Merry Mag
free wallpaper designs

FIND US HERE

apartment therapy contributor, the sweet escape, home decor blogger, diy blogger
domino magazine, contributor, the sweet escape, home decor


Wayfair Homemakers

OUR FAVORITES

kitchen makeover, turquoise kitchen, modern vintage kitchen

kitchen makeover, turquoise kitchen, modern vintage kitchen

kitchen makeover, turquoise kitchen, modern vintage kitchen

kitchen makeover, turquoise kitchen, modern vintage kitchen

FEATURED

summer, dinner party, outdoor, vintage

kitchen makeover, turquoise kitchen, modern vintage kitchen

real simple magazine, marshmallow wreath, christmas, diy

design sponge, chair makeover, vintage chair, modge podge
cityline blogger, the sweet escape, diy blog, toronto

About

About

Read all about Melissa and her Sweet Escape

Instagram

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No connected account.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account.

Pinterest

  • 2,251 Followers, 1,557 Following, 5,344 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nikki Evans (@nephotog)
  • If I haven't cautioned you about the addictive nature of sewing rope baskets, consider this your official warning. Once you start, you just can't stop. All it takes is a foot on the pedal, and a hand to guide the rope through the sewing machine, to have a simple, yet chic, bag take shape. It's a
  • This Kilim-Inspired painted basket tutorial is an easy way to try out a fun new color palette quickly and inexpensively. It's so simple to make!
  • DIY copper pipe wall sconce
  • Gathered together are 60 DIY Copper Projects, these are the best of the best Copper Projects to help inspire you and your home decor trends.
  • awesome A woman carefully arranges 3 embroidery hoops on her table.
Follow Me on Pinterest

Copyright © 2019 · Marion theme by Lovely Confetti DMCA.com Protection Status

Copyright © 2019 · Marion Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in