Painted plates

Mark Montano shares the perfect way to add a pop of color to your table – with abstract painted dishes! Not only do these dishes …

Merrill, the Girl of a Thousand Dreams, has been dreaming about owning some Kate Spade polka dot plates for what feels like her entire life. But does anyone actually need plates that cost $140 for a set of five? That’s where Merrill’s “alternative plan” comes into play that involves dollar store plates, glass paint, and paper hole reinforcement stickers for that perfect polka dot. Merrill says, “Lesson learned: Never buy something for $140  when you can make it for $5! Merrill:1 Kate Spade: 0”

Lucy from Craftberry Bush ventured into unfamiliar territories when she traded in her watercolors to try out some glass enamel paints for the first time. …