Upcycle A Thrifted Tea Spoon Holder Into A Beautiful Flower Display

Collecting souvenir spoons was once an extremely popular hobby in America, but today, the tradition is only carried on by a small, niche group of collectors. Because of this, the old souvenir tea spoon display cases that once graced the walls in many homes are often found lurking deep in the shelves of your local thrift store or on tables at neighborhood garage sales. Despite their long-forgotten popularity, these little display cases have great upcycle potential — those little slots that are sized perfectly for spoons can also hold other items. While there are many ways to make show-stopping floral wall art that will dress up any wall, you can also transform a spoon cabinet into a floral display with minimal effort. 

All you need is the display and some of your favorite wildflowers to get started. But you can do more to personalize the flower holder if you want. If you're looking for ways to elevate and customize the display, you can play around with paint and decoupage to add visual interest. For a long-lasting colorful floral display, you could opt for faux flowers instead. If you're feeling especially crafty, you can make your own faux florals by turning coffee filters into beautiful roses.

Making the flower display is easy. Start by cleaning it up by wiping down the surfaces with a damp cloth. If the wood is in good condition, you can use it as-is. All you need to do is mount the spoon holder to your wall using some screws and a drill. Then, carefully place individual flowers in each of the spoon slots. To add visual interest, try alternating between face-up and face-down flowers. Open spoon holders work best for this, but if you have one that features a glass door, don't worry. You can keep the door on and only use small flowers that fit inside, or use a small screwdriver to remove the door from its hinges.

If you want to change the look or cover up damage or wear, paint the spoon holder before mounting it. White paint will help your flowers pop, but you can choose any color that fits your home's aesthetic. You can also use things like decoupage, stencils, or stickers to spruce up the spoon holder before mounting. Incorporate floral patterns, like leaves and petals, or add a few words that fit the theme. 

You can also customize the display based on what you put in it. In addition to being a beautiful and easy way to dry and style your favorite flowers, this project also works great for drying common herbs that you can use in your kitchen. You can also hang things like dried pussywillow branches and eucalyptus stems to change the vibe.