Hanging Plate Wall Art
I finally collected enough plates to do an arrangement on my wall!
Last month I was on Rhoda’s Southern Hospitality blog and saw this post about hanging
plates. She used these amazing discs from a place called Dischangers.com
I promptly went to their website and ordered some – they are very affordable!
I got an assortment of sizes, not sure where or on what I would be using them -but I knew I would use them!
I decided on a spot in my living/dining room, and begin putting together some plates to use.
This big blank wall used to have a clock on it, and nothing else.
It was a big clock.. I kind of have a thing for those..
I laid out the plates I had chosen to get an idea of the arrangement I wanted.
Then I had my husband come in and put the nails in the wall.
He measured the plates on the table and then the wall.. all of that nonsense
that I don’t have time for…
Then I got out my vast assortment of disc hangers.
I had exactly enough!
They came with great instructions.
You have to put some water on the sticky side using your finger -
then let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
At that point you place them on the plate backs – the instructions show where-
And then let them dry overnight. As usual, that was the hardest part for me!
The next morning I hung them up and snapped some pics -
The discs make them lay pretty flat against the wall -
I really love the way they look!
But – I do want you to help me decide something.
I found an additional plate that is a print.
I put it in the middle, and want your opinion of which way looks better -
The thing about this plate, which you may have already figured out,
is that it is a paper plate.. but it matches so well!!
I just don’t know if it looks dorky.. I would so hate to be a dork..
I have a morbid fear of dorkdom…
So tell me what you think!
Dork or No Dork…. that is the question.
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ACB
648 days ago
I like it better without the printed plate, paper or not I just prefer the look you have going there
Very pretty, love the colors and textures!
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Cheri
648 days ago
Aren’t DISChangers the best thing since ICE CREAM? I love them and even use them on hanging wood signs and frames. they are sooo much better than the claw hooks.
I have a fun project I am working on with them, in a totally different way than people may have ever thought of using them.
My opinion–I like an eclectic look, not too perfect so I would put the peint in the middle but then I would use the square plain on too, maybe move the bottom plates down and out. As you find other plates that would coordinate, I would do the same thing on the sides.
Thanks for linking up PERFECTLY.
Cheri
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admin Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Cheri – I know, I need to get over my symmetry thing! I am not that way with furniture, but for some reason when it comes to hanging things on walls I can’t get past it!
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bj
648 days ago
Myself, I like the first photo best. I think you did an excellent job…they all look amazing.
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Carolyn
648 days ago
I like the printed plate, but I like the arrangement without it a bit better. The original square plate is just too pretty to cover up!
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admin Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Ok – you guys are starting to convince me on leaving it plain!
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Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality
648 days ago
Thanks so much for sharing your plates with me! They look beautiful on your wall. OK, since you asked, I would not put up the paper plate, but leave the colors you have, as well as the square plate in the center. And I think the bottom 2 blue plates would look great spread out a little more and one more white plate placed in the center of them. That would give you 9 plates total and would really balance it out. Just my 2 cents!
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admin Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I think I am leaning toward the plain look too, and I like the idea of adding some!
Thanks for the suggestion!
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admin
648 days ago
Hey – I just realized none of you answered my dork question! Chicken!
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Marty
648 days ago
No dork! These look great=) I found you today through another blog, so glad I did=) New follower!
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Dorian
648 days ago
Love thi…will have to try. I like your cloche too…I just made over my first one. I’d love it if you could check me out!
Visiting from It’s so very Cheri
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The Lumberjack's Wife
647 days ago
Love it! Gorgeous! Divine!
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Holly L
647 days ago
What a pretty wall you have know. I have to say the dischangers are awesome! Since you asked, I prefer the plain plates too..simple and chic and yet timeless appeal!
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Emily
647 days ago
I can’t get over the paper part of the plate scenerio. I just don’t think I can agree to it but I like the print. I think I might have to say the paper plate on the wall is a little dorky. Don’t hate me though!!!!! I don’t want to be blocked!!!! Wait maybe that is not such a bad thing, I would save a lot of money, you and all your good ideas (grumble grumble). =)
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admin Reply:
August 9th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I was definitely getting a signal on my dork radar, that is why I asked! So no – I won’t block you!
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Judith
647 days ago
Love your plates! Great job!
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debbie
646 days ago
I love your plate wall…it looks great.
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Leigh
646 days ago
Great plate display, I love decorating with plates.
–Leigh
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Roeshel @ The DIY Show Off
642 days ago
Great job! I love plates on the way (I just used dischangers to do the same thing!) The pattern in the paper plate is so pretty – but I love it without more. I bet your creative thinking can come up with something for that pretty paper plate!
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Stephanie Lynn
642 days ago
Love the colors – fabulous job! The plates look amazing! Thanks so much for linking to the DIY Club! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
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Cheri Peoples
641 days ago
Check out the DIY Club post this morning–The Voting Is On…
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Jami
641 days ago
Congratulations on your DIY Club finalist nomination. This is a beautiful plate arrangement & I love the colors! Very clever with the paper plate…I really like it but like the white one, too.
Jami (fellow DIY finalist)
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decorating diva
640 days ago
the plates look gorgeous! if you did not tell that it was a paper plate, i would not have known! that is the prettiest paper plate ever! i’ve been browsing your blog and i love it! i love the ring you made and lots more! i’m visiting you via the remodelaholic! thanks!
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Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17
637 days ago
What a beautiful collection, display and project! I’ve got to buy some of those Disc changers! Congratulations on being a finalist in the DIY Club. Regardless of who ends up with the prizes, I think we’ve all won by being introduced to an exceptional group of talented bloggers. I feel like I’ve won already! I look forward to following your blog and getting inspired by your future creations! Best, Jenn
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Holly L
636 days ago
Hi
Thank yo fro entering the DIY Club challenge in August. I cannot seem to find an email for you…so please email me and I will get you your Canvas People $55 coupon.
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Cathy
267 days ago
Hi,
Why not try putting the floral plate on as diamond rather than square? For some reason, I like the original plate square but the floral one maybe on diamond. I did like the suggestion above about putting them both up and spreading out the bottom ones. OR, Darn! You might have to go thrifting to find more plates?
Thanks for sharing.
Cathy
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