# DIY Jurassic Food Platters This DIY Food Platter Upcycles an Old Dinosaur Toy By M | Published 2013-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-food References: [threelittlemonkeysstudio](http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/diy-dinosaur-serving-dish/) If you're looking for a great DIY project for your next children's party, this [DIY food platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch) by Three Little Monkeys Studio blog upcycles an unused dinosaur figurine into a Jurassic platter centerpiece. To make this [dinosaur food platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Cat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-bowl.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md)