DIY Black and White Platter

March 28, 2011 30 Comments by Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse

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One week ago today was my first trip to Hobby Lobby -

I chronicled the journey here:

My Pilgrimage to Hobby Mecca..

I took pictures of a few things while I was there -

I have always had a love affair with Black and White, so this naturally caught my eye.

Love it..

I think it was around $30, and not on sale, so I didn’t get it.

But it crept into my mind and stayed there.

I decided I would try to recreate it, if not exactly, then at least the idea.

I started, where all good things do, at the Dollar Store.

I picked up this clear plastic tray because it was around the same size as the original piece.

I brought it home and spray painted it…. what else… Rustolium Heirloom White

You know, Heavens own color…

Then I got out my own little ‘Craft Store in a machine’

My Silhouette HD… which I adore..

I searched for paisley in the online store and found a piece very similar to the original

I bought it, and also a flourish. .99 cents each.

I put them together with a flower and another flourish I already had.

Then I cut them out of black vinyl.

I will tell you – I still struggle a little bit with this process.

The machine can do so many things, I feel like I have only scratched the surface.

And, I still have a hard time with intricate patterns – getting them off intact.

As you will see with my project…

The center of the large paisley was full of flowers. Was being the operative word…

So I just made some extra flowers and stuck them in the center of it.

If you look at the original, it isn’t perfect…

And that is why I purposefully messed up on mine..no really – it was a deliberate choice..

So, I just put the vinyl shapes randomly on the tray – and this is what I came up with.

All for the cost of around $3… not including the machine, of course:)

I put it on my little black and white entry console.

Sometimes I overdo things – I may be getting to that point with this area!

I kind of like it.. not as much as the inspiration piece, but enough..

And the price was certainly right!!

Let me know what you think!

If you are interested in how I made the console – here is a link

From Headboard To Console

Thank you so much for coming by!

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30 Comments

Pam
415 days ago

Great job! I love that you just went to Hobby Lobby and you’re already making projects that are better than theirs! I love it!

Pam

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Sandy
415 days ago

Wow…What a great project…look alike. Love it!! I have about a 10 look alike projects that I want to try…spring break…gonna give a few a try this week.

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Becki
415 days ago

Your plate looks fantastic! I love it! And it looks wonderful on your console. A great addition.

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Debbie S
415 days ago

The plate looks great!! I would love to have a Silhouette machine but I am sooooo computer illiterate that all I would be able to do is sit and look at it!!!

Loved your coffee cup by the way!!

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Janlynn
415 days ago

Really love this! Great idea. I want to try this with my cricut.

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Cherie
415 days ago

love it! I was just looking at those platters and the silver ones at the Dollar store the other day.

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Isabella
415 days ago

BEAUTIFUL! You´re so creative!

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kimbosue
415 days ago

LOVE! Can’t even tell it’s plastic. I want one of those machines SO.BAD.

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Elizabeth
415 days ago

I think you did a great job! It is perfect. Think of all the crafty things you can make with the $27 you saved? Can’t wait to see more.

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Bella Michelle
415 days ago

Oh my stars, I am just swooning over your DIY chic!!!! That platter looks AMAZING!!!!!

Hobby Lobby is both a blessing and a curse. I have both HL and JoAnns (and Target if we are being really real here) less than 3 miles away. It can be a dangerous place for my budget to be sure. Make sure you go t0 Hobby Lobby’s website, if you haven’t already and sign up for the coupons, which are emailed weekend and usually 40% off which tends to help me with my Lust List! LOL

Great crafting my dear, blog friend!

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Kathy :)
415 days ago

What a great job….that is just so clever.

I love your little machine, boy that sounds like F U N !!!!!

Kathy

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Memaw
415 days ago

Looks fantastic! I love the Dollar Store. I use id for lots of “throw away” decorating for my classroom. Actually, I don’t throw the decorations away. I tend tp raffle them off to the kids. They love it. (And I don’t charge for the raffle. It’s just a fancy way to get rid of stuff.)

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Ruth
415 days ago

I love how it turned out. The platter looks great. I love the console, too.

I just stopped by from TCB’s Get Your Craft On.

Ruth

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Rene' @ bargainhoot
414 days ago

This plate looks beautiful! Love the color and pattern choices!

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The Lumberjack's Wife
414 days ago

I like yours better!

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Erin
414 days ago

Hi! Just spent my lunch hour at Hobby Lobby…it was dangerous with all Metal, Glassware, and Resin items 50% off! I have to say I think your version of the platter looks MUCH better than theirs. Absolutely gorgeous!

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Stacy
414 days ago

Are you kidding me with this? This is AMAZING!!! I love, love seeing all the stuff you make (and wear I have so many favorite things but this is topping the list. You are NOT over doing the black and white either. You can NEVER overdo black and white! Love it all!!

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Laurel
413 days ago

I love this! I’d love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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Cara
413 days ago

This is so precious!! I LOVE the space that you use it in!

Come visit me @ miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

Thanks and great job!

Cara

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cyndi
413 days ago

I LOVE it!!! I think you did a great job! I also struggle getting intricate designs off. I bought a flourish that I can not get off without ripping it!! Frustrating!! You are going great.

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Amy Gilman
413 days ago

I love the platter. Looks fantastic!!!! man do i need one of those machines!!!

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Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
413 days ago

The platter turned out fabulous! I just got a Silhouette machine and I am still in the learning process. Thanks so much for sharing your project at my party.
Hugs,
Sherry

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Lindsey
412 days ago

I also have a love affair with anything black and white. This is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job! Would love for you to stop by and join my linky party!

http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/2011/03/friday-favorites-linky-party_31.html

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Sue
412 days ago

Your platter looks great!!

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Debra
409 days ago

I love that! I also like black & white. Your whole console looks nice. I keep seeing people do things with the Silhouette – maybe I need one??

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Laurie@ The Baking Bookworm
408 days ago

Love it! I was actually in my beloved Dollar Store and saw the tray you used for this creation. I also love my Silhouette machine but don’t use it as much as I should. I love the design you used. You have inspired me.
Laurie
http://www.thebakingbookworm.blogspot.com

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kara
407 days ago

Everything you do is FLAWLESS! Your FIRST TRIP to Hobby Lobby???

REALLY??? LOL! I LIVE THERE!
I would LOVE to have you link up to my PARTY! WHASSUP WEDNESDAY!!

And I have a party button you can grab and put on your blog so your friends can come too:)

*ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

xoxokara

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Andrea S.
395 days ago

A happy mistake. The way it’s supposed to be. I love how your platter turned out, and I’m TOTALLY loving your black & white console table. Did you build the table or buy it?

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Randi
395 days ago

That looks incredible! What an amazing job you did of copying the piece you loved. I’m inspired!

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Mimi B
10 days ago

Just purchased my Silhouette, and I really like your tray and the mugs in the background. I’m not sure that my fingers are quite so nimble, but we’ll find out.

Best,
~Mimi B~

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