15 Junk Silver Spoon and Flatware Crafts

Repurposing old stuff can be so much fun and chic!  Here are several tutorials on how to turn junk silver like silver spoon and flatware into amazing homemade gifts and DIY decor!  Some of the flatware crafts include spoon hooks, a sunburst mirror, place card holders, jewelry, wind chime and artwork.

Flatware Pieces

1.  Spoon Hooks ~ These spoon hooks are not only darling, but functional.  Learn how to bend the spoon back into a ladle to hang on the wall.

2.  How to Make a Fork Bracelet ~ Learn how to bend an old fork into a trendy cuff bracelet.  There’s a video tutorial to teach you how.

3.  Fork Ring Jewelry Tutorial ~ There are so many fun uses for this great tutorial.  You could use this as a craft activity for a class or youth group.  Or you could also make a sentimental gift for a new bride or parent having an anniversary using one of their wedding silverware.

4.  Silverware Brooch ~ Instead of a flower brooch make mom a beautiful brooch from silverware and shirt buttons.

Silver Spoon

5.  Colored Spoons Tutorial ~ Jazz up your old silverware with some fun festive paint.  All you need is painter’s tape and spray paint.

6.  Hammered Spoon Place Cards ~ A unique and creative way to create place cards.  And, double as party favors.  The hammered look is fabulous!

7.  Vintage Fork Napkin Rings ~ Transform old forks and spoons into beautiful napkin rings.  You can personalize the napkin rings with a metal stamp set and give away as party favors or simply hand stamp them for everyday use.

Junk Silver

8.  How to Make a Silverware Lamp ~ Add some whimsy to your life with this silverware lamp shade.  If you don’t have old or mismatched silverware to use hit up garage sales or thrift stores.

9.  Silverware Wind Chime ~ Who would have thought that bending forks would be make perfect hangers.  The mixture of beads and old silverware is phenomenal!  I can hear it now, chiming in the wind.

10.  Hand Stamped Plant Markers ~ Flatten old silverware and hand stamp them to make fantastic plant markers.

11.  Fork Place Card Holder ~ Learn how to bend a fork to hold and display place cards, business cards and greeting cards.  If you don’t want to bend the fork you can stand it up in a vase using the same functionality.

Old Stuff

12.  Starburst Mirror ~ Have some extra silverware around?  Why not make it into a fabulous wall decor piece?

13.  Silverware Artwork ~ Modern meets vintage with this beautiful way to display old or mismatched silverware.  This entire project is up cycled and free.  An old frame and silverware were spray painted and adhered to upholstery fabric.

14.  Silverware Wall Art {diy art} ~ This is such a simple inexpensive way to create some art for your dining room or kitchen!  Mount silverware on frames for instant whimsy.  Click the link for the full tutorial!

15.  Silverware Hooks ~ Turn old flatware into functional hooks that are perfect for hanging keys, kitchen utensils or even jackets.

More Flatware Pieces:

• Picnic Bike Basket Tutorial
• How-To Display Party Utensils
• 13 Ways To Fold A Napkin Fancy

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Creating Memories that Endure,

Laurie

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