I had tons of fun creating these cute vintage inspired face plates! I have a lot of pebeo porcelaine paint
(both liquid paint and markers) and have enjoyed making my own dishes in the past. I thought it woudl be fun to make some face plates inspired by simple retro characters. This paint is pretty cool because you can bake it and it becomes safe to eat on AND dishwasher safe! Here's how I made these little cuties...
Step 1: It's time to go thrifting! You'll need some plain white dishes. This is a great opportunity to restyle and recycle something used. Step 2: Painting time! I use pebeo porcelaine paint
(I used the marker for this project, but the paints are also super fun). When you finish, let the paint dry for 24 hours. Step 3: Time to bake! Follow the baking instructions on the paint tube or bottle. Enjoy!
Here's how my cute plate couple looked after I baked them. They're now safe to use and ready to be "dressed up" with food. This is a great decor item for parties as well as something that kids can enjoy!
Here's my Mrs. with strawberry & raspberry hair.
And here's my Mr. with a beard made of cheese and cherry tomato hair. Pretty cute, no?
Have fun creating something cute and unique with porcelain paint. It's so much fun! XO, elsie
ETA: I just recieved this link saying that these paints are not actually safe to serve food on. I suppose they are intended more for the decorative part of a dish (outside of a tea cup?). Huge bummer :( Thought I should pass that along. XO!
You're brilliant! Thanks so much for this DIY, I can't wait to make sone for Christmas gifts. :]
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 05, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Too cute Elsie! You come up with the funniest little things. I think your DIY's are my favorite.
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | September 05, 2011 at 08:07 PM
fun idea
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | September 05, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Oh my word. That is SUCH A CUTE IDEA! I love it.
♥
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | September 05, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Hahaha. You're so silly. Cute idea! XO, Rae
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Posted by: Rae Veda | September 05, 2011 at 08:27 PM
ooh really nice!! It's looks fun. I love it!! I like your DIY's posts.. :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | September 05, 2011 at 08:27 PM
The best one yet :D
LOVE IT!!!
---Sara Sophia
Posted by: Sara Sophia | September 05, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Haha! Love these. Such a fun idea to get kids (and adults!) to clean their plates...
Posted by: Katie | September 05, 2011 at 08:37 PM
You just amaze me with the cute stuff you come up with! I love it! I already did one of your DIY and now I want to try this. How cool!
Posted by: Taylor | September 05, 2011 at 08:52 PM
How perfect are these?? I'm thinking of little people who would be thrilled to play with their food on Christmas Day. LOVE it.
Posted by: Ashleigh Baker | September 05, 2011 at 09:11 PM
it's so nice! a good idea of activity to do with lids too!
Posted by: Maïlys | September 05, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Hahahahah super duper cute! Would love to round up all my little kiddies and have a fun DIY Friday night party! Thanks E!
xo-Julie
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Posted by: Julie Khuu | September 05, 2011 at 09:15 PM
SO cute for kids!! and anyone I guess : )
Posted by: Kelli Ripley | September 05, 2011 at 09:16 PM
SO cute. um, i want to do this and i don't have any kids!
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Posted by: Katie | September 05, 2011 at 09:17 PM
i love this! my son could do this as well. Good thinking!!
Posted by: rachael | September 05, 2011 at 09:26 PM
This is such an adorable DIY! I love it!
Posted by: Britta Cait | September 05, 2011 at 09:36 PM
What a fun and really easy idea! I see so many cute dishes when I'm out thrifting! Now I'll be more tempted into buying them, if I can dress them up! SO CUTE! <3
Posted by: Ashlee | September 05, 2011 at 09:40 PM
love this idea so much!! I want to make cute dishes for my kids now! When they're ready for porcelain, anyways. ;)
Posted by: hollysarah. | September 05, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Haha these are especially cute. And what a great idea. I love finding cute white dishes at thrift stores, and here's just another great way to make them even more fun.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 05, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Too cute! And you could really draw anything you want on these guys.
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Posted by: Hillary | September 05, 2011 at 10:46 PM