Decorative plates and DIY plate stands

I picked up a few plates at the dollar store today.

I wanted to have "trick or treat" plates, including the definition of each word.

If you don't have a vinyl machine,

just grab these images, print them and use Mod Podge to stick them to your plates.

After I had the plates made I realized that I didn't have any stands to put them on.

I had to improvise.

I cut a few blocks out of a 2x4

Then I cut an "L" shape with a little notch in the lip.

I used a bandsaw, but you could also use a jigsaw.

I'll admit, not the fanciest, but functional...yes.

The Joe tried to compete with me by making what would have been a clearly superior model,

but he got bored and gave up before finishing, so I win by forfeit.

I painted them black and they were ready to hold plates!

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