DIY Jurassic Food Platters

This DIY Food Platter Upcycles an Old Dinosaur Toy

If you're looking for a great DIY project for your next children's party, this DIY food platter by Three Little Monkeys Studio blog upcycles an unused dinosaur figurine into a Jurassic platter centerpiece.

To make this dinosaur food platter, you'll need an old dinosaur toy your child isn't afraid to part with, a ceramic plate, glue and spray paint. The tutorial begins with lopping off the head of the dinosaur toy -- gasp! -- so make sure your child truly no longer wanted to play with it. Then, the ceramic plate is glued between the dinosaur's severed head and body using heavy-duty glue. After everything is set in place, you can spray paint the plate and dinosaur in whatever color you'd like. The end result is a creative food platter that looks like a dinosaur just smashed through the plate to eat all the party treats.

Upcycled Food Platters
Utilizing discarded toys or materials to make unique food presentation surfaces to add an ethical and personalized touch.
DIY Themed Centerpieces
Encouraging individuals to create their own themed centerpieces using discarded items rather than purchasing expensive ones from stores.
Creative Food Presentation
Encouraging individuals to think outside of the box when it comes to how they present food in a fun and unique way.

Industries Being Reshaped

Event Planning
Providing event planners with opportunities for more sustainable and creative options for centerpieces and food presentation.
DIY and Crafts
Inspiring DIY and crafting enthusiasts to embrace the sustainable and creative trend of making their own food platters and centerpieces.
Children's Toys and Parties
Encouraging parents to creatively upcycle their child's old toys and incorporate them into their party planning for a unique and personalized touch.
SCORE
4.1 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 60%
Activity 55%
Freshness 8%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X