Turn Christmas Plates From The Thrift Store Into A Festive Gallery Wall For The Holidays

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Some people just don't have a lot of space in their homes to put holiday decorations. But there's a thrifty way you can deck your halls from floor to ceiling without taking up any space at all. Plus, as a bonus, this DIY repurposes old, unused dishes. Holiday dishware is the seasonal decor you're overlooking at the thrift store, and it looks fabulous hung on the wall. You can create the perfect gallery wall to celebrate the holidays using Christmas-themed plates often found at thrift stores. All you need to do is attach the appropriate size hangers to the backs of the plates and figure out the perfect layout for your festive gallery wall.

Start by taking yourself to the nearest thrift store to rummage through the mismatched plates that people donate. One of the best parts of curating a gallery wall is that you can mix and match designs. Perhaps you will develop a theme and look for plates with depictions of Santa, or you will focus on finding designs that feature outdoor scenes, snowflake patterns, or greenery. When it comes to finding plates to use, don't be afraid to pick out different shapes and sizes, too. Having many different options to work with when picking out a layout is best. In this way, you can turn any of the walls in your home into a Christmas-themed art gallery with thrifted items.

After developing a collection of thrifted holiday plates, decide how to best hang them. Some decorative plates already feature hangers, but others do not. An easy way to hang any plate is with peel-and-stick hangers, like Wenqik Adhesive Picture Hanger Hooks, which stick onto the back of the plates. Then hang them carefully from nails. For anyone feeling a little more thrifty, grab large paperclips and a glue gun. Unfold a paperclip and attach it to the backside of a plate, using glue to secure it in place. A little loop from the end of the paperclip should stick out, creating a spot to hang each plate from a nail.

Once you've made sure you can hang your thrifted plates, you will need to figure out how to create the perfect gallery wall with the right layout. An easy way to trace each plate onto paper, cut the shapes out, and tape them to the wall. This method lets you compare different configurations and see if your Christmas plate gallery will fit on your chosen wall. A creative design for your Christmas plate gallery wall will truly get your home into the holiday spirit. While you can use a flat-backed tree as a clever way to fit a Christmas tree in small spaces, you can also use a Christmas tree-shaped gallery wall for an extremely minimalist look. Using your thrifted Christmas-themed plates, mark out the shape of a tree. This type of gallery wall adds the right festive touch to any room, without taking up too much space.