Any crafty cook looking to add some customized touches to their dinner party routine will absolutely adore these DIY kitchenware activities, which showcases how to add some unique personalized touches to any ordinary piece of cookware.
While minimalist aesthetics is certainly the rage for modern day consumers, the need to differentiate yourself from the mainstream has prompted individuals to look beyond conventional designs for more personalized methods of expression. By customizing mugs and dishes with patterned imagery and pop culture references, consumers are able to infuse a bit of their personality into items they utilize on a daily basis. From creatively crocheted drink holders to activities that allow you to add artistic touches to dishware, these DIY kitchenware items will surely make meals much more entertaining.
26 DIY Kitchenware Activities
From Motivational Coaster Designs to Board Game Table Settings:
Tana Makmanee — Apr 4, 2014 — Art & Design
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DIY Artistic Mugs
These DIY Watercolor Mugs Bring Some Culture to Tea Time
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DIY Porcelain Jewelry Stands
This 'a pair and spare' DIY Craft Will Display Your Trinkets
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DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
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DIY Concrete Cake Stands
This DIY Cake Stand is Rustic-Modern in its Textured Concrete Design
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DIY Geometric Mug Plates
The DIY Wooden Coaster Infuses Color and Style for Your Coffee Table
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Festive Tree Name Plates
This Mini Christmas Tree Place Card is Ideal for any Holiday Meal
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Prehistoric Predator Platters
The DIY Dinosaur Serving Dish is a Fun Craft Project
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DIY Kitchen Utensil Decor
The Flamingo Toes 'Silverware Mirror' is Adorable
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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DIY Customized Mugs
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Blog Shows How to Design With Sharpie Marke
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Polychromatic Drink Coasters
The Color Blocked Coasters Will Brighten up the Table
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Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
These Mug Mats are Easy-to-Make and Offers a Rustic Appeal
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Motivational Coaster Designs
These DIY Mug Mats Feature Inspirational and Positive Messages
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Upcycled Scarf Aprons
This DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Shawl into Chic Cooking Attire
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Scented Spice Coasters
These DIY Cinnamon Stick Coasters are Perfect for the Holiday Season
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DIY Crocheted Mug Holders
This Easy-to-Make Design Lets You Enjoy Your Hot Drinks with Ease
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Decadent Dessert Tray DIYs
The DIY Dessert Stand is Absolutely Delightful
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Board Game Table Settings
The Brit & Co. Scrabble Tile Place Set is Affordable and Easy to Make
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Personalized Dish Decor
This DIY Dish Designing Activity is Fun and Child-Friendly
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Readable Booze Holders
The DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses are Classy and Fun
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DIY Cork Coasters
Make Some Affordable Home Decor Items Using This Apartment Therapy Tutorial
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Darling DIY Sweetheart Mugs
This Valentine Mug is a Fantastic Way to Show Some Warmth
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DIY Turkey Ornaments
Dinner Guests are Sure to Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Place Cards
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Booze-Packaging Coasters
These 'Attic Lace' Coasters Recycle Beer Boxes into Unique Decor
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DIY Drink Holders
The How To Make Your Own Wood Coasters Post is Instructive
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Custom-Made Ceramic Dishes
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Heart-Shaped Device Outlets
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Fall-Flavored Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is Festive and Delicious
DIY Glistening Rope Lamps
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DIY Colorful Fans
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Sleepy Sweetheart Cards
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Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
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DIY Egg Magnets
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DIY Neckband Embellishments
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Woodcut Playing Cards
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DIY Geometric Mug Plates
The DIY Wooden Coaster Infuses Color and Style for Your Coffee Table
Fairy Tale Gown Aprons
Cook Glamorously in these Kitchen-Ready Disney Princess Dresses
Lady Bathing Tea Sets
The Bathing Girls Tea Set is Fun Filled to the Brim
Tactile Gaming Mug Mats
Kikkerland Roll A Coasters Offer a Quick Game When Not in Use
DIY Nautical Floral Sneakers
Make a Fun Summery Statement with This One-Of-A-Kind DIY Sneaker
Fixed Flexible Mug Mats
Umbra Grip Coasters Move About with Your Beverage
Geography Joke Coasters
These Reed Willson Design Drink Coasters Have a Sense of Humor
Holiday Card Shot Glasses
The Jolly Shot Glass Cards are a Shot of Christmas Cheer
Engraved Cupid’s Arrows
Send Love Message Arrows as Valentines Cards for Him
DIY Stackable Gradient Candle Holders
These Cement Tea Light Holders are Darkening Shades of Gray
Couture-Inspired Cookwear
The Anthropologie Aprons are an Adorable Gift Idea
Ceramic-Merged Desserts
The 'Ad Tempus' Project Combines Your Dessert with Your Plate
Customer Loyalty Coffee Cards
The Starbucks $450 Gift Card is for True Java Lovers
Eco-Friendly Aquarium Gifts
This Green Gift Idea Will Make a Splash
DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
Everyday Textured Containers
Chameleon Ceramics by Ryosuke Fukusada Focuses on Originality
Classy Portable Mini-Bars
The Gin Wheel is Essentially an Organized Portable Gin Mini-Bar
Autumn-Inspired Pastries
The Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies are the Perfect Fall Dessert
Poison Tea Cups
Elle of Chase and Scout Re-Decorates Traditional Porcelain Dishes
Hilariously Literal Drink Coasters
These Clever Drink Coasters Offer a Round of Drinks On Them
Avian-Collaged Plate Art
Jason Miller Fills Plates with Bird Motifs
DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
Pumpkin-Flavored Martinis
Enjoy the Fall Season with This Halloween Alcoholic Beverage
Button-Shaped Wooden Coasters
This Cute Wooden Drink Coaster Looks Like a Giant Button
Personalized Photo App Coasters
These Instagram Image Drink Coasters Tell a Pictorial Story
Battle-Inducing Beer Coasters
These Battleships Coasters Encourage Friendly Game Play
Sci-Fi Droid Chef Smocks
The R2-D2 Apron is Designed for Geeky Kitchen Queens
Multi-Course Meal Holders
The One For All Center Piece Server Can Hold Various Different Dishes
Personalized Picnic Bags
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Inspiring Soap Dishes
This Ceramic Soap Dish Encourages You to Be Better
Villainous Sci-Fi Aprons
These Cooking Covers Feature Evil Characters From Star Wars
Potato Chip Mug Mats
The Crinkle Cut Chip Drink Coasters Look Good Enough to Eat
Superhero-Inspired Retro Aprons
This Batgirl Apron Ensures That You're 'Super' Cute in the Kitchen
Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
These Mug Mats are Easy-to-Make and Offers a Rustic Appeal
Motivational Coaster Designs
These DIY Mug Mats Feature Inspirational and Positive Messages
Nutshell Serving Dishes
The Pistachio Bowl is Great for Serving Munchies
Anthropomorphic Clay Sculptures
Johnson Tsang Brings Art to Life in His 'Living Clay' Series
Outer Space Cooking Smocks
The NASA Astronaut Apron Pays Tribute to Apollo II
DIY Wine Barrel Tables
Transform Any Space into a Luxe Lounge Using Reclaimed Wine Containers
Minimalist Animal Ceramic Dishes
These Ceramic Animals Bowls Will Brighten Up Any Meal
Fishy Mug Coasters
Heat-Activated Fish Cups and Coasters Reveal Schools of Fish When Warm
DIY Trivet Decorations
This Activity Lets You Transform a Serving Dish into Something Unique
Slotted Saucer Teasets
The Fin Teacups Bond Mug and Mat Together to Encourage an Old Ritual
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
Heated Cookie Coasters
The Hot Cookie Cup Warmer Keeps Beverages Steamy
Romantic Rose-Hued Champagne
Moet & Chandon Imperial Magnum Comes in a Case for Valentine's Day
DIY Water Bottle Totes
This Water Bottle Tote is Easy to Make
Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
With This 'My Baking Addiction Creation,' Hunger Will Not Be an Option
Terrifying Teeth-Shaped Mugs
These Teeth Tea Cups are a Bizarre Take on Traditional Designs
Dipped Wooden Dishes
The Plates by Viktor Puzur are Made Out of Plywood
Eerie Arboreal Teapots
The 'Trompe L'oeil' Teapots Simulate Living Trees Using Ceramic
Affordable Couture Present Guides
The Oscar De La Renta Valentines Shopping Pointers Are Budget
Sleek Superhero Aprons
This Iron Man Cooking Apron is Perfect for Comic Book Fans to Wear
Splatter-Inspired Saucers
The Splash Spoon Rest Ironically Prevents Messy Kitchen Splashes
Rustic Ceramic Tea Sets
Silt Set by Gautier Pelegrin has a Basic Beauty and Natural Practicality
Ornamental Origami Greetings
The Paper Flower Set Invites the Card Recipient to Create a Sculpture
Audio-Storing Saucers
The iPod Twin MP3 Player Adapts Apple's Familiar Design to a Different Form
Delicate Degustation Dishes
Ceon Tapas Serving Trays Make Tasting and Sharing Spanish Food a Treat
Murderous Food Prep Accessories
These Kitchen Killers Aprons Channel Your Favorite Scary Movie
Metallic Malleable Dishware
The Facetat Serving Dish is a Bowl Molded From a Geometric Sheet
Hybrid Cocoa Confections
These Valentine Brownie Cupcakes Will Make Your Mouth Water
Bottle-Popping Beer Mats
The Two-in-One Brooklyn Brew Shop Coaster Also Opens Your Beverages
DIY Scenic Phone Cases
This Simple Video Tutorial Shows You How to Illustrate Your Phone
Gold Winged Tea Cups
The Versace Coffee Cup Features a Fresh and Elegant Design With Gold Finishes
Cheeky Cartoon Crockery
The London Police Creates Graffiti-Inspired Dish Designs
Cracked Concrete Coasters
These Accessories Protect Your Table And Absorb Liquids
Shredded Cash Mug Mats
The Currency Coasters Will Make People Feel Rich
Surrealist Ceramic Art
Katharine Morling's Ceramic Pieces are Pictures Come to Life
Leather-Molded Vessels
Kawa Porcelain Vases Have Been Cast in Pliable Cow-Skin Sacks
Flighty Porcelaine Figurines
The Hope Bird Collection by Jaime Hayon Represents Optimistic Future
Playful Chalkboard Mug Mats
These Coaster Designs Let Individuals Personalize Their Cup Mats
DIY Cork Coasters
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Illuminating Serving Dishes
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Functional Extraterrestrial Bowls
The Flying Saucer Soup Plate Makes Eating Out of This World
Cheesy Heart-Shaped Treats
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Typographic Table Settings
Number Placemats and Letter Coasters Spell Out a Mess-Free Mealtime
Customizable Food Platters
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Computer Key Mug Mats
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DIY Turkey Ornaments
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Makeshift Robot Projects
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Tantalizing Talking Plates
This Collection of Novelty Plates is Designed to Get Families Chatting
Coffee-Stained Coasters
The Coffee Lids Coasters Leave Imprinted Coffee Stains on the Table
Grassy Turf Coasters
These Drink Matts Protect Your Table While Keeping a Fun Vibe
Puzzle Piece Bamboo Coasters
These Puzzle-Like Mug Mats Can be Used in Two Different Ways
Macerated Dining Utensils
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Seriously Slanted Ceramics
The Ingenious Pancake Plate Effortlessly Drains Excess Syrup
Tasty Cookie Coasters
This Fun Coaster Looks Like an Oreo Cookie
Grassy Baseball Coasters
These Turf Base Coasters Allow You to Bring the Field Home
Racetrack Mug Mats
The Speedway Coasters Can Be Split Up or Put Together as a Trivet
DIY Plush Gamer Gear
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Moose Canoe Coaster Sets
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Smart Puzzle Coasters
The Stackable Rubik Cube Coasters are Playfully Fun
Saucily Suggestive Drink Coasters
Provocative Letterpress Coasters Aren't for Family Gatherings
Drug-Inspired Drink Coasters
The Night You Left by Nir Nod is Covered in White Powder
Naturalistic Holiday Place Cards
These DIY Pinecone Place Cards are Perfect for the Holidays
Candy-Adorned Mug Mats
Create a Plethora of Candy Coasters with Your Favorite Sweets
Sci-Fi Mug Mats
The Star Wars Glass Coasters Showcase Their Iconic Movie Characters
DIY Mother's Day Flowers
Jamie Munro Discusses Easy and Eye-Catching Maternal Flower Arrangements
Geometric Stacking Saucers
Add Dimension to the Meal with Triangle and Square Dish Sets
Playfully Sketched Dishes
The Anna Johnstone Hand Illustrated Plates Are All One-of-a-Kind
DIY Drink Holders
The How To Make Your Own Wood Coasters Post is Instructive
Metallic Animal Name Plates
These Gilded Animal Place Card Holders are Fit for Any Holiday Party
Complexing Cubic Coasters
The Rubiks Cube Coasters Aren't as Confusing as the Logical Toy
Cooking Measurement Aprons
These Cooking Covers Offer Beginners a Way to Measure Their Food