DIY: Hang plates on wall – Mexican wall decoration

Want to enrich your interior with unique ceramic plates and Mexican treasures? With this DIY guide, you can easily and safely hang your colourful plates on the wall.

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What you need to hang plates on the wall

Breakfast plates Mercado de Flores blue and/or green
Dinner plates Mercado de Flores blue and/or green
Plate sealife fish and/or plate sealife turtle
DISC Adhesive Plate Hanger (140 mm / 5½” and 200 mm / 8″)
Cleaning cloth
Water and scouring agent
Tape measure
Pencil
Hammer and nails or hooks (or drill and screws and dowels depending on the wall)

Follow these steps to hang plates on the wall!

Step 1: Cleaning plates

Clean the back of your plates with a cloth and abrasive. Then dry thoroughly so that the surface is completely dry.

Step 2: Attach DISC hanger

Moisten the glue side of the DISC with water and press firmly onto the back of the board. Make sure the hanging eye points upwards.

In this example I also used Jes plate hangers, you can just click them around your plate, make sure you buy the right size for your plate.

The pro of this system is that you can change plates and reuse it and you don’t need to clean or wait for the glue to dry. The con is you see the white hooks around the edge of the plate.

Step 3: Drying and checking

Let dry for at least 24 hours. Then carefully check that the DISC is firmly attached.

Step 4: Test out composition

Lay the plates and other items on the floor and see how you want the composition. Below you can see how I change the composition with different plates (blue vs white).

You can also outline the plates and items on paper and then cut them out. You then stick the papers on the wall with wasi tape to check out the composition.

Step 5: Hang the plates

Use the tape measure and pencil to mark spots on the wall. Attach nails or hooks and carefully hang the signs in place. I used the Mercado de Flores plates in blue, and added I plate I recently made in a ceramic store and a plate I got as a gift for my birthday from a friend.

Step 6: Add Mexican ambience

Complete your wall decoration with Mexican treasures or small art objects. These atmospheric decorations are available at Kitsch Kitchen on Haarlemmerdijk 48 in Amsterdam and with the fun wicker and other undecorators via the webshop kitschkitchen.nl. Play with different sizes and hanging heights for a dynamic look.

Enjoy your Mexican wall decoration!

Now you have a beautiful wall with colourful plates and Mexican decorations. Share your result with #Kitschkitchen #MercadodeFlores #sealife and don’t forget to tag us!

Tin can crafts – Decorate a tin can with the Kitsch Kitchen Napkins

An empty tin can is more than just trash – it’s a mini canvas for your creativity. In this blog, I’ll show you how to decorate a can with a cheerful napkin from Kitsch Kitchen. Whether you love flowers, bright colours or retro prints: this is the DIY to turn a boring can into a real eye-catcher.

We were inspired by Anna King’s reel of @makinghomematter on Instagram and made our own version!

Why decorate a tin can?

– It is sustainable (yay upcycling!)
– It costs almost nothing
– It is super fun to do
– You get a unique item for your home, party or as a present

What you need:

– Empty and clean can (beans, soup, soda – anything goes)
– Kitsch Kitchen napkin (or another one with a cool print)
– Mod Podge or decoupage glue
– Brush
– Scissors
– Optional: matt or glossy varnish

This is how to decorate your tin can step by step!

1. Prepare the tin
Remove the label, clean and dry the tin. Any sharp edges? Just smooth them down with pliers or a file.

2. Separate the napkin
Use only the top layer of the napkin – the one with the print.

3. Apply glue
Spread a thin layer of glue on the tin. Carefully place the napkin on top and smooth it with your fingers or a brush. Be kind to the napkin – it tears quickly!

4. Let it dry & finish
When it is dry, you can put another layer of Mod Podge or varnish over it for protection and a nice finish.

5. Finished is your work of art!
Use the can as a vase, pen holder, tea-light holder or collect fun things in it. Guaranteed to be a happy-maker!

Extra tip
Combine different cans and napkins for a colourful set. Think: table styling, garden party, picnic or cheerful cluttered corners at home.

Need more inspiration?

Search on ‘Tin can crafts’, ‘DIY can decorating’, ‘crafting with napkins’ or ‘upcycling ideas’ and you will enter a world of creative happiness. And believe me: with a Kitsch Kitchen print, everything becomes more fun.