Amazing Recycle DIY Project: Packing Material Plate Chargers
Looking for inexpensive ways to decorate for fall? You’ll be amazed at this DIY table decor that I made for Free! Believe it or not, I used packing material to make DIY Plate Chargers for a fall tablescape.
I just couldn’t throw this bronze-colored packing material away. There had to be a use for it. To be honest, I originally thought about making a wreath. However, I decided to make DIY Plate Charger’s using the packing material. Here is an easy tutorial showing step-by-step instructions to create your own Free DIY Table Decor.
How Do You Make Free DIY Table Decor?
Y’all know I’m all about free decor, and these DIY Plate Chargers turned out so darn cute. It’s hard to believe they were free. If you like cheap and free decor, be sure to see Free Fall Decorating With Nature Ideas.
For this project, all you need is some lightweight wire and packing materials.
I guess you could argue that the packing material wasn’t free because I had to purchase something to get it. LOL
How Do You Make DIY Plate Chargers From Recycled Packing Material?
The first thing I did was spread all the packing material out and cut it into approx. 4″ wide strips.
In addition, I cut four pieces of lightweight wire 8″ long. You can use floral wire or any flexible wire for this step.
Make a Circle
Next, thread the wire through the open weave of the packing material, in and out, until the material is all on the wire. Then secure the wire by twisting the ends together and shape the wire into a circle.
Test the Plate Charger
I suggest testing to be sure the plate charger is the right size and shape.
Begin by placing a plate on the packing paper circle and adjusting the dimensions if needed. If you feel the charger is larger than you need, just trim the paper with scissors if necessary.
Build Table Setting using DIY Plate Charger
I love to build each place setting by adding several layers with a variety of dishes.
The DIY Plate Charger is layered with a blue pottery dinner plate and a fall pumpkin salad plate.
If you enjoy Free DIY Projects, you should check out this FREE Project.
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For this Fall Table, I used vintage pottery dishes as the bottom plate. The blue plate has flecks of brown which are almost the same bronze color as the Trash to Treasure DIY Table Decor. In addition, the fall pumpkin plates have a little shimmer of bronze in the leaves and are a perfect match to the packing material.
Fall DIY Table Decor
The Plate Chargers are the perfect addition to this fall tablescape table decor. In addition, the packing paper color is enhanced by the fall decor.
The pumpkin napkin rings and leaf napkins continue the bronze color theme throughout the tablescape. You might also enjoy another DIY plate charger made from Twigs.
I used several pieces to pull this fall tablescape together, and they include a Long galvanized tray, pumpkin salad plates, faux berry garland, and faux pumpkins, as well as the DIY Plate chargers
In conclusion, never overlook an opportunity to recycle or up-cycle in a new and interesting way.
Be creative and think outside the box when planning to decorate your home. Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive to look great.
I’ve had so much fun letting friends guess what the plate chargers are made of, and very few know the answer. Actually, only those who follow my blog. LOL
Thanks for being here today!
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I’m all about recycling/repurposing things that might otherwise end up in the landfill so your clever idea for the packing paper makes me happy. Your plate chargers are fabulous and so unique and look perfect with your Fall tablescape. I’ll never look at packing paper the same way after seeing this.
Marie,
I am so glad you like this. I love a good trash to treasure. Thank you so much for your sweet encouragement.
Rachel
Isn’t that the cutest?! You are so clever. I see stuff like that and think it goes straight to the recycle bin! Pinned
Cindy,
Thank you for your sweet encouragement. I love something unusual even if its trash.
Rachel
Very smart idea! Looks so cute! I think even I could make those. Now I need to order something to get the packing material! LOL! I have seen that kind of material before, but it was just paper bag colored.
Shelly,
I hope you can find some. I just love them. Even the paper bag color will be beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel
Paper bag color would be fabulous. Please go for it.
That is so true.
You are “Clever Rachel at the Pond”. Outstanding!!!!!!!! You would be the person I would pick if I wanted to go dumpster diving or curb shopping. Trash to other people is treasure to all of us.
Diana,
That is the sweetest compliment. Thank you so much.
Just popped over from a project you have on hometalk and really love this charger arrangement you’ve come up with! I save EVERYTHING and do believe I have some of this in my stash…lol! There are so many things that you can use packing objects for and I’m loving yours for sure!
Shirley,
I really appreciate you for stopping by. I hope you will follow along on my adventures.
OMG! How ingenious is this!! I love it and for Fall, it is perfect!! And it does not go in the trash!! Such a great idea…Pinned and shared. Love it!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Debbie,
I’m so glad you liked this idea.
Beautiful!!!
Meg,
I’m glad you like this.
Rachel, great idea!! I really like this. I too, have some great filler that I can’t throw away. I use it for the grandsons gift bags instead of tissue paper. Have a great weekend!
Pam,
Thanks for the tip.
Rachel, great idea!! I really like this. I too, have some great packing materials that I can’t throw away. I use it for the grandsons gift bags instead of tissue paper. Have a great weekend!
Pam,
That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Your chargers look super cute and fun!
Angie,
Thanks! I’m so glad you like them.
This is so amazing, you are so creative my friend. I am sharing on my blog tomorrow :)))
Wendy,
I appreciate this so much.
So cute. I would never have thought about that but I love it
Andrea,
I’m glad you like this.
Such a creative idea, my friend. Hugs and blessings to you.
Renae,
I’m so glad you like this.
Stunning
Sherri,
Thank you so much.
I would’ve never guessed by looking at it that they were made from packing material, but I’m definitely gonna try this,I have access to a family flea market vendor and there is always great items left at the end of the day,I live in a very old house and that’s how I’ve decorated it over the years, I take everyone’s throw aways and redo the items or paint
Belinda,
I’m so glad you liked this craft idea. I love how they turned out and can’t wait to see what you share.