Friday, January 4, 2013

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!