INSIDE : Learn how to update those old wicker plate chargers and transform them to trendy modern Bohemian Charger Plates for your next summer entertaining hangout! The perfect summer painting craft.
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Yes for summer sunshine! This week has been in the mid-70’s here in New Mexico and I am loving every moment of it.
One of my favorite summer time activities is outside dining and entertaining. I love hosting parties, dinner clubs, happy hours, etc and I’m always encouraging my friends to join me outside. What better outdoor party item that my new Summer Celebration : Bohemian Charger Plates!
What supplies do I need for Boho Summer Entertaining?
10″ Wicker Charger Plates (Mine were $2.99 at Goodwill)
Acrylic Paint
Paint Brush
9″ Clear Plastic Plates
This is such a fun and simple craft project.
I came up with a handful of fun boheo styled patterns and using fun bright colorful paints for summer got to painting!
How to paint Wicker Charger Plates
Originally I was going to tape off patterns using painter’s tape, but then I decided I wanted that true boho look… not perfectly straight geometric lines.
Plus, when painting on wicker plates you just can not be super specific lines. Although these patterns are not perfect, I could not be more pleased with how they turned out.
I did concentric diamonds, triangle patterns and a few different zig zag patterns – all in different summery paint colors.
Once your painted chargers have dried, you can use clear plastic plates so the fun patterns are able to show up from the painted chargers underneath.
I had a few girlfriends over for a Moscow Mule happy hour and these plates were the perfect summer touch! Using Pineapples as decor, is also a fun idea.
We’ve since used these fun bohemian chargers for many of our meals around the house. I mean, why not always eat off of cheerful happy plates, right?
Check out a few other summer entertaining projects:
And be sure to stop by all the other creative ladies who shared their summer celebration projects! I love them all.
1. Making Home Base 2. House By Hoff 3. Life on Virgina Street
4. Everyday Enchanting 5. The Happy Housie 6. Tell Love and Chocolate
1. Rain on A Tin Roof 2. The Blissful Bee 3. The Turquoise Home
4. Just A Girl and Her Blog 5. View From The Fridge 6. making it in the mountains
1. Bless’er House 2. Delineate Your Dwelling 3. Maison de Pax
4.Up to Date Interiors 5. The Wood Grain Cottage 6. Migonis Home
I just LOVE those wicker plates. What a steal!
I love these so much Amy- maybe they somehow remind me of drinking margaritas?! Anyhow, I am featuring them tomorrow at WIW!
Oh yay, thank you for the feature Krista!!
Those are so cute, what a great idea!
Tania
Thanks so much, Tania! They were really easy and fun to make, too.
Great idea to upcycle! Thank you for sharing on the #ShareTheWealthSunday link up!
These are SO fun! What perfect summer dining decor. I’m a boho girl at heart so these definitely call to me!
I know, I never do boho but I totally love it! =)
this is so beautiful! and I love the colors you used!
Thanks, it was fun to go a little brighter and bolder than my usual color palette! Thanks for stopping by.
These are adorable. My kids would love to help make these. Thanks for posting. Hello from Totally Terrific Tuesday.
Absolutely love these! They look amazing next to your plants!
Aw, thanks Liz! And I’m such a sucker for succulents. =)
Hi Amy! I’ve just discovered your blog through Monday Funday. I love everything bohemian and this plates are so pretty and easy to do… love them!
Well so glad you stopped over AND commented! I love it. Yes, these plates are so simple and add such a fun pop of color for your next outdoor meal!
These are adorable!! Love them, Amy. Pinned and sharing on my FB page this week. Enjoy your weekend, friend!!
Ah, thank for the sharing Krista! Hope you’re having a good week.
These are so festive! Love the colors and the versatility! Stopping over from the Pin Junkie Pin Party.
Thanks so much for stopping over, Stephanie! I had a ton of fun creating these, too.
Absolutely adorable! I love how your mind works, Amy… Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Nici
You are too sweet, Nici!! Hope your week is going well.
Those look great! I really like the crisp colors.
Thanks so much, Nicole!
These are so freakin’ cute Amy! I love that you went more boho, they have that lovely whimsical quality! You never fail to inspire! xo
Aw, thanks Gilly! It was fun to use bright bold colors… you know all about that! =)
My husband and I love these Amy!! Awesome goodwill find. We are adding a little boho into our style recently and I’m loving it.
Wow, even the hubs like them? Score. =)
So nice and festive! And as always you picked great colors!
You’re too sweet Ama!
These chargers are so festive and fun! Perfect for summer!
Thanks for organizing, April! It was such a fun series.
So cute!! Love your color palette!
Thanks so much, Carrie! I loved using these bright fun colors.
Oh Amy, these are so pretty! They totally make me think of life in New Mexico too! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us on this hop! xo
Thanks, Chelsea! I had such fun creating this summer project and loved checking out everyone’s projects!!