Old or new, silverware can do way more than you previously thought it could. Silly me, I thought forks were for eating dinner. Think spoons are for eating ice cream, soup and cereal? Think again! Turns out silverware is one of the hottest new DIY trends when it comes to cool materials you can repurpose. If grandma left you with a few lovely but random pieces of silver that you’ve been holding onto all these years, we just found the perfect ways to use them. We found 30 ways, in fact, that you can make something amazing with old silverware. Whether you are looking to update and continue to use your old forks, knives and spoons for eating or you want to try your hand at making some super creative home decor, you are sure to find some projects you love here. Check out the nifty plant markers, the fun wall art, cabinet hardware, photo holders and even a lamp shade.
1. Silverware Wind Chime
Wind chimes are very beautiful to listen to. But instead of buying one, why not create your own just by using old silverware you don’t use anymore? Check this tutorial out from Songbird Blog to help you out! All you need is some old silverware, wire or thread, needle nose pliers, flat nose pliers and some beads and pearls for decoration.
2. Dining Room Starburst Mirror
What better way to decorate your dining room but with silverwares! Create your very own Dining Room Starburst Mirror with this simple steps from Flamingo Toes. Check out the tutorial now to rock your dining room decoration with style!
3. DIY Fork Photo Display
Looking for creative and inexpensive way to display your photos? This DIY Fork Photo Display is the most inexpensive and easiest to make! All you need is a nice old fork, bend both ends forward to hold the photo, and bend the two middle ones to make it stand. Now all you are going to need is a cute photo you want to display and you’re all good. And if you want you could add a little bling to it like beads and stuff.
4. Stamped Spoon Handles
DIY Stamped Spoons are really easy to make, and they are really charming! Sometimes its really frustrating when handles from our drawers get detached. But instead of buying a new one that does not match the old one, why not replace all of them with this creative idea from Thistlewood Farm! Where you could use your old spoons to create Stamped Spoon Handles. It’s really cute and creative and it would go best on your kitchen drawers!
5. Paint Dipped Silverware DIY
Just in case you need a little organizational inspiration, here is a fun new project you could do. Paint Dipped Silverware! You can use it for birthday parties, play dates and theme parties! It’s really easy to create! All you need are some silverwares and paint! You can choose whatever color you want to dip it into, and it’s really fun to make! and it would be a unique way to celebrate an occasion! Check out this tutorial from Jessica Demaio!
6. Silverware Spoon Flowers
DIY Stamped Spoons is one creative idea. It’s really charming, they make for really great favors and gifts! But here’s another idea you could do with stamped spoons, DIY Vintage Spoons Table Numbers! If your planning your next party, or planning your wedding maybe? You could use these really cute and classy vintage spoons that has table numbers and you can stamp it with the names of the guest that are seated at that table too! Check this step-by-step tutorial from Green Wedding Shoes and see how cute and amazing it is.
8. DIY Stamped Spoon Plant Markers
There are a lot of thing you could use a spoon for aside from of course putting food in our mouth, you can use it as markers, handles and many more. And in this tutorial from Hutch Studio you will learn to use your old unused spoons as hangers! Who would have thought you could use a spoon as hangers right? Go ahead and check it out! It’s a really cool way to hang your coats, hats, or even plants in your garden!
9. Painted Spoons Wall Art
Here’s another fun tutorial for you to check! It can sometime be really boring using a plain old silverware when eating. So in this tutorial from DIY Joy, you will learn to creatively decorate your silverware with beads or maybe some pearls if you want to give it that sassy look, whichever way you want! Then you could eat your next meal with style.
10. Spoon Hangers
Here is another great way to decorate your dining area. Instead of getting rid of those old spoons and forks you never use anymore, why not make it into something really creative? Like a Silverware Lamp! All you need ate some wires, a lamp rack, a light bulb and of course those old silverwares! Here is a tutorial from Four Corners Design that you can check to help you get better results.
11. DIY Beaded Silverware
Do you love diy silverware upgrades? This diy beaded silverware idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the beaded silverware. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Silverware Lamp
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this silverware lamp idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Fourcornersdesign at the link.
13. Bejeweled Spoon
This bejeweled spoon idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Mylulabelles to see every step.
14. Fork Photo Holder Base
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This fork photo holder base idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Prettyhandygirl for the complete recipe.
15. Silverware Cheese Markers
Silverware Cheese Markers – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Tiffanylanehandmade’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Custom Skull Spoons
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the custom skull spoons. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Knittedbunny has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Silverware Flowers
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this silverware flowers idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Ljcfyi at the link.
18. Kitchen Utensil Key Rack
Give this kitchen utensil key rack idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Designsponge to see every step.
19. Garden Dragonflies
Dimagio Jewelry nailed it with this garden dragonflies idea – step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the garden dragonflies. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Dimagio Jewelry for the complete recipe.
20. Starburst Mirror
My family always askes a blank wall look finished, and this starburst mirror idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Kelledame’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Silverware Wall Art
Ever crave fun crafts? This silverware wall art idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Idei Dekoru has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Spoon Hooks
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I have always loved a clear how-to, and this spoon hooks idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
23. Spoon Pulls
This spoon pulls idea is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Hutchstudio to see every step.
25. Altered Spoons
Altered Spoons? Sign me up. This is a fun DIY done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Madebynicole’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Funky Kitchen Art
Here is fun crafts, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made bove the coffee maker, and it’s funky without being fussy. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Cookscleansplayswithpaper has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Painted Cutlery
From a quiet night in to a full house, this painted cutlery idea works if you love a clear how-to. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the painted cutlery. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Stitchescrafts at the link.
28. Spoon Butterflies
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Try this spoon butterflies idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
29. DIY Silverware Jewelry
Themamasgirls really knows fun crafts, and this diy silverware jewelry idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Themamasgirls for the complete recipe.
30. Vintage Spoon Pulls
Around here, this vintage spoon pulls idea disappears fast whenever quite has. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Hutchstudio’s full tutorial for all the details.
