7 Creative Dollar Tree Charger Plate DIYs | High-End Glam Decor

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Upscale ordinary plastic charger plates into luxury wall sconces, side tables, and mirrored trays.

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I used to see charger plates only as table settings, but they are actually one of the most versatile items in the dollar store. From modern Z Gallerie-inspired wall sconces to functional lit side tables, I’ll show you 7 ways how to use mirrors, gems, and wire baskets to “glam up” your charger plates for just a few dollars.

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Materials

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  • Round and Rectangular Silver Charger Plates

  • White Wire Wastebaskets

  • 12-inch and 5-inch Frameless Mirrors

  • Clear Plastic Bowls

  • Silver Plastic Spoons & Silver Napkin Rings

  • Mini Mirror Tiles & Clear Glass Gems

  • Silver Beaded Necklace

  • Jar Lid & Plastic Serving Spoon

  • LED Puck Light & LED Taper Candles

Tools

  • Fix-All Adhesive & Hot Glue Gun

  • Liquid Chrome Paint Markers (Silver, Gold, Copper)

  • Heavy-Duty Double-Sided Tape (Stretchy)

  • Hot Knife (for cutting plastic)

  • Gem Picker Tool

💡Sandy’s Crafting Tips & Hacks

  • The Lit-Base Strategy: To create a glowing furniture piece, mount an LED Puck Light to the underside of your charger plate. When placed on a clear or wire base, it illuminates the entire structure and turns a simple table into a mood-lighting feature.

  • Z Gallerie “Beakman” Dupe: You can recreate expensive designer wall sconces by using a painted jar lid as a candle platform and a plastic spoon handle as the decorative “stem.” It looks like heavy metal once painted with a chrome marker!

  • The “Numb Finger” Safety: If you aren’t used to high-heat hot glue, use clear tacky glue or a gem picker tool. It saves your fingertips from burns and prevents messy glue strings on your gems.

  • Secure Wall Hanging: Since charger plates are plastic, standard hooks don’t always stick. Cut the metal hook out of a dollar store picture frame’s cardboard backing and glue the entire cardboard piece to the plate with Fix-All for a rock-solid hold.

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Instructions

1. The Illuminated Wire Basket Side Table

  1. Prep the Base: Invert a clear plastic bowl and glue a silver rhinestone ribbon around the rim.

  2. Stack the Baskets: Connect two white wire wastebaskets (one upside down, one upright) using zip ties or Fix-All to create an hourglass shape.

  3. Create the Top: Embellish the rim of a round charger plate with “Crystal Clusters” (bejeweled spoon heads).

  4. Light It: Mount a Puck Light to the bottom-center of the plate and set it on top of the wire baskets.

2. Crystal Frame Round Mirror

  1. Mount Hook: Secure a cardboard-backed frame hook to the back of a silver charger plate.

  2. Center Mirror: Glue a round mirror to the center of the plate using Fix-All.

  3. Bling the Border: Glue rows of square clear gems around the mirror. Finish by lining the mirror’s edge with a silver beaded necklace.

3. Z Gallerie Inspired Beakman Wall Sconce

  1. Mirror the Base: Apply self-adhesive mini mirror tiles to the center of a rectangular charger plate.

  2. Build the Sconce: Paint a jar lid and a plastic serving spoon handle black.

  3. Assemble: Glue the lid horizontally to the plate and attach the spoon handle vertically underneath it to act as a support stem. Add gem stickers for detail.

4. Tiered Mirror Vanity Tray

  1. Double the Plates: Glue two charger plates back-to-back. Wrap the seam in a silver beaded necklace.

  2. Add Feet: Glue three silver napkin rings in a triangle formation to the bottom.

  3. Surface: Center and glue a 12-inch mirror to the top. Frame the mirror with silver ornament balls for a high-end look.

5. 3D Flower Wall Art Set

  1. Canvas Prep: Add a row of gem stickers around the rim of three charger plates.

  2. “Sketch” with Beads: Use silver beaded necklaces to create curved stems.

  3. Petal Detail: Build flowers at the top of the stems using white pearls, clear beads, and teardrop gems.

6. Bangle Gallery Mirror Tray

  1. Elevate: Glue three large diamond gems to the bottom of a charger plate.

  2. The Gallery Rail: Stand clear plastic shower curtain rings (snapped shut) vertically around the plate’s edge and secure with hot glue.

  3. Reflect: Glue a round mirror to the center and hide the edge with silver beaded necklace.

7. Mosaic Glass Gem Mirror

  1. Mirror Placement: Glue a 5×5 inch mirror to the center of a charger plate.

  2. Gem Fill: Use Fix-All to fill the entire remaining space of the plate with clear glass gems.

  3. Tight Gaps: Use smaller glass marbles to fill the tiny gaps between the larger gems near the outer edge.

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