My mom was a dish collector.. she loves, loves, loves dishes.. until finally one day. she decided to get rid of about 700 assorted dishes. The problem was nobody wanted them on Craigslist, the consignment places wouldn’t take them and nobody took them at a garage sale.. What to do? Donate or Reuse?
First don’t ever throw away- (More ideas on our Pinterest Board)
1.) Break up and use in crafts and mosaics
2.) Make a Garden Path with broken plates
3.) Hang and use as window decoration
4.) Use broken plates in pots for drainage
5.) Make a Wind Dish Chime
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6.) Make Tea Cup Candles
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7.) Dishes in the Garden
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8.) TeaCup Bird Feeder
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9.) Teacup Pots
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10.) Teacup Lamp
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11.) TeaCup Lighting
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12.) Teacup Light
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13.) Punch Cup Lamp
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14.) Plate Holder or I think they are calling these cupcake holders now!
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Other Ideas
Cathy says
from Eco-Wise-donate to progressive food oriented organizations, so instead of using throw-aways they can re-use. churches as well as neighborhood groups for their fundraising parties etc. use them as plates!
Nancy says
I’m looking for colored transparent glass saucers and small pieces. Please e-mail me if you have any of these.
Chris says
What great ideas, I love this site.