I’ve always been obsessed with decorating glass plates, because you can put anything underneath, and it shows right through. The good thing about this, is that you can still use it, whereas if you paint on top of a regular plate, technically it wouldn’t be food safe. So, I bought some glass plates from the dollar store (yep, cheap project! 
) and used scrapbook paper to make some pretty adorable plates!!
I started off by placing my plate on top of my scrap paper and tracing around it.
I cut about 1/2in around the line, so that I had room for mistakes.
Then, I measured from the top of the plate to where the base started, so I could cut slits every inch, all around the circle. This is so that when I glue the paper down, it lays flat and doesn’t wrinkle.
I brushed a thin layer of mod podge all over the plate (you may want to do this over newspaper or something to catch any glue that may drip. I actually saved the paper that the plates were wrapped in)
Then, I centered my paper and pushed any air bubbles out, and starting with one tab at a time, pushed all the slits down along the sides. They’re not going to align perfectly, but if you get a paper with a pattern, you can’t notice it at all. Especially with this specific plate that has the ridges along the sides.
I brushed about 4 layers of mod podge over the top of the paper, letting them all dry in between, and finally cut the paper to be flush with the plate. It’s always better to have too much than too little! Once you glue the paper down, there’s no getting it off, and the first time I tried this I cut the paper too short and had to throw it out 
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I made another, and I’ll probably make a lot more! I want to make an entire set…I’m addicted!
I used mine to put a candle on for the centerpiece of my table. As for cleaning, I’d hand wash it gently. The mod podge is supposed to be waterproof, but I wouldn’t take a chance washing it in the dishwasher.
Hope you try it out! They’d make great gifts!
Now, because my sister complained there was no Roscoe, pics lately, here’s one of my favorites from when he was a little pup!
Until tomorrow!!
Wow, nicely done!!!! Great color / print choices. Thanks!
Thanks! Yea, it’s part of the same collection as my dresser that I redid, I LOVE that book, and I was debating on getting it! SO glad I did!
I love theseeeee!! I love the polka dot one!! And I love the Roscoe picture
Aint the polka dots cuteeee, and I know, fav pic of Roscoe evaaa
really beautiful, darling!Kate Spade has real competition!
Yeah she does!
thanks!
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That’s such an inexpensive personalized gift, too, and you can add some home baked goodies and wrap it up in cellophane. Perfect for a neighbor or teacher!
Oh that would be SO cute! Thanks for that idea, I’m definitely doing it this holiday!
I Mod Podged scrapbook paper on my daughter’s scooter to replace the handles that had fallen off. It’s been two years and the handles still look great after rain showers and beatings, though some colors have faded from the sun a bit. These should hold up just fine with handwashing if you sealed them all the way with Mod Podge. Super cute idea!
Wow!! Good to know! And what a cute idea, putting them on the scooter handles! Thanks for commenting!
Love this!! Quick question can I use wrapping paper to mod podge a plate?? I’m trying to make my own cupcake tier/stand. Your response is greatly appreciated
You could definitely use wrapping paper! The only thing is it can easily bubble because it’s thin, so just push out those bubbles as you lay it down! I’d practice on something you don’t care too much about at first, to get a feel for it
hope that helped!
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Which Modge Podge would you recommend? There are so many! I was thinking perhaps the “Outdoor” might hold up better to handwashing.
I used the satin one, but honestly, it probably wouldn’t matter too much as long as you paint a few (5 or so) coats. If you wanted to be sure though, then I’d go with the outdoor one
How do you wash the plates? I LOVE this idea!
Hand wash only!