Coffee Table to Bench!

First, we bought this awful coffee table from Goodwill.

Second, we sanded and painted it.

Next, we cut wood to fit on top of the table to fill the holes (where glass was supposed to be, but was missing upon purchase)


Next, we upholstered the top. It really isn't hard. Take padding place it down then wrap it with fabric, grab the staple gun and secure it. It doesn't have to look pretty, no one will be looking under the bench.

Next, we added the knobs, there really isn't drawers here, but I felt the knobs would add a little flare. We bought the knobs at Hobby Lobby, as well as the fabric.

Finally we just secured the top of the bench to the bottom with some screws!

Chalkboard Wine Glasses

I saw this idea all over pinterest, and I had to try it myself. I made a few sets for family members and figured out what works and what doesn't! 

Things you will need:

1. wine glasses, I usually get mine a TJ Maxx because they are inexpensive but durable. 

2. Chalkboard paint. I tried using the chalkboard spray paint, this does NOT work, and I don't recommend it. It doesn't work on glass, and takes away the paint when writing on it. 

3. Ribbon

4. Sponge brush

5. Small bowl

Step 1: I poured some of the paint into the bowl, this helps with getting the paint even on the bottom of the glass. Then I wrapped the wine glasses in tissue paper, up to the bottom of the stem, so the paint wouldn't get on the rest of the glass. 

Step 2: I dipped the bottom of the glass in the bowl and used the sponge brush to wipe off the excess paint. I did this twice in a row, and set the wine glass upside down to dry. Once all of them were complete, they dry pretty quickly, I dipped them each in one-two more times, wiping the excess off as I went. 

Step 3: Wrap a ribbon around the stem of the glass and you are set for a party! 

Very simple, and not too difficult. 

Stemless wine glasses

Another simple, but cute, DIY!!
You just need:
1. Paint pens (you can get these at any craft store)
2. Glasses (I usually get mine from TJ Maxx, they are very durable but inexpensive)

I just simply made up my own designs with the paint pens as I went. You could use stencils, do initials, the skies the limit!

DIY Cake Carrier

This is really simple
All you need:
1. Paint pens
2. Cupcake/cake carrier
3. Stencils

So I just stenciled the initials on using paint pens and then did the polka dots with the paint pens.

That simple!