Have a few extra garage sale or thrift store plates around for times when you give a cake or goodies to relatives or friends

Seven ideas for using china to recapture elegance in everyday life.

I love to recycle vintage items and give them a new lease of life.I am given boxes of cracked crockery and I get so thrilled at old pretty china crockery broken…

What to do with chipped china Lovely ideas for using old teacups and plates. Gorgeous upcycling ideas #upcycle #recycle #teacup #chippedchina #upcycling #recycling

Thrift store dishes repurpose ideas are so numerous it's easy to find one you can do yourself.

Repurpose and upcycle old teacups creatively with these 13 gorgeous DIY ideas. Use teacups you already own or pick some up at the thrift store!

I inherited my mom's old china & it is not my style, nor do I do formal dinners. Any ideas on what to do with a 12 place setting set? (its not worth selling already tried that)

When I first started creating broken china mosaics, a.k.a. Pique Assiette, there was very little information available. I had many questions and very few answers or helpful hints to reference. I've created this How To to share some helpful hints and instructions that I learned through trial and error. I am more than aware that art is a very subjective word. I just want to clarify my distinctions. My form is smooth, level, surfaces. I use professional grade grout and adhesives, I nip my own…

Learn how to reuse candle wax, melting the last bits from jarred candles and upcycling it into new projects. Our easy melt-and-pour method lets you save even small amounts, combining them to make fire starters, wax melts, votive candles, or scented sachets.

Put that inherited fine dishware to good use with one of these three ways to upcycle fine China around your home. See the full instructions for these creative home decor DIYs, or make one as a handmade gift for family members. #marthastewart #diydecor #diyprojects #diyideas #handmadegiftideas