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Stemware Dipped in Chalkboard Paint

December 29, 2012 by Patti 24 Comments

2012 – I feel almost guilty that this year has been such a good year for me personally when, for so many others, there has been only hardship, pain, tragedy and loss.  In years past, I have had those times that I was thankful when the year came to an end and where my New Year’s wish was filled only with the hope of something better.  The way of life is a bit like a ferris wheel.  We buckle ourselves into the seat and wait for the ride.  Anticipation becomes reality as we feel the rush of being carried upwards to that highest place, where we can look out over the whole world and delight in the thrill of being on top of it all!  Sometimes the ferris wheel pauses here and we squeal with laughter and enjoy the moment to the fullest as we set our seats to rocking.  Other times there is no pause at all and as soon as we reach the top the ferris wheel begins it’s rapid descent.  We feel the drop in our stomaches as we head back down to the real world at the bottom of the wheel.  Then begins another ascent . . . and the ride continues . . .
Few people I know have perfectly steady and untroubled lives, . . . and those that do I really wonder about!!!  If we are honest with ourselves, and others, we all have problems and we all have things that just plain break our hearts.  I’ve been in places of brokenheartedness and I’m so thankful for those God sent into my life in those times to offer hope for a better future.  This has been a very good year for me.  A year of sweet memories made with family, old friendships renewed, new friends made, hard work rewarded . . . blessing upon blessing upon blessing.  It brings me such joy to be a part of  the ministry of Freedom Session and to be able to offer God’s hope to others.  I truly believe that there is a purpose to all the hardships we experience in life and I also believe that the core of our pain is the core of our purpose. 
So . . . on to a celebration of the year to come!  This is a fun project that I saw on my favorite TV network, HGTV!  It is stemware dipped in chalkboard paint (this is not the same as the chalk paint that I use to paint furniture).  As you toast the New Year, you and your guests can write your names or initials on your glasses to keep track of them.
Since my focus is OLD THINGS NEW I took a trip to Goodwill where I found these glasses on sale for .99 cents apiece.  While I was there I also found a tarnished silver tray for $2.99.  I’ve been keeping my eyes open for one of these, with this specific purpose in mind, so how fortuitous that I found everything together!  You’ll notice from the close-up of the stem that this is not just plain glass but really nice crystal.  What a buy!






I had some chalkboard paint on hand from other projects . . .

. . .  so it was as simple as dipping the base of my glass into the paint like this . . .

 

. . . letting the excess paint drip back into the can . . .
 

. . . and then setting it on waxed paper to dry.  Note:  This will NOT work well if your paint is too thick.  An alternate method is to brush several thin coats of paint on with a soft paintbrush, allowing the paint to dry completely between coats.

 

While these were drying I painted the bottom of the silver tray with three coats of chalkboard paint, allowing it to dry between each coat.  Any chalk will work to write your message but I really like the chalk pens found in the bridal section at Michael’s.  They fly off the shelves fast so I bought two to keep on hand.
 

 

As you can see, our New Year’s toast will be made with a fine Sparkling Grape Juice!!!
 


 
And now, my wish for all of you in 2013 is that family bonds will be strengthened, friendships (old and new) will be rich and rewarding, you will find something positive in every situation (even when that’s hard to do!) and that God will bless you in every area of your lives.
Oh . . . just one more thing!  I want to wish you all the gift of SILLINESS and LAUGHTER . . .
 
 
. . . even when . . .
 

 
 . . . that means laughing . . .

 
 . . . at YOURSELF!!!
 
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Patti 🙂

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  1. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    December 29, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    You did a great job on this vignette. Patricia. I love the neutral colors. Thanks for the visit, and the follow. I’m following you as well. Have a very happy and blessed New Year.

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 29, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you so much Rosemary. It is such a compliment to have you as a follower! Blessings to you too, Patti.

      Reply
  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 29, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    What a cute idea! I love chalkboard paint too. And I need to get some of those chalk pens! … Happy New Year to you Patti!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 30, 2012 at 12:52 am

      Thank you Sharon. Happy New Year to you too!

      Reply
  3. suzyq says

    December 29, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    What a great idea ( definitely stealing this ) Looks lovely!
    Your newest follower!
    Have the happiest Happy New Year!
    Hugs from Montreal,
    Suzan

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 30, 2012 at 12:54 am

      Thank you Suzan! I checked out your blog and I am impressed by the number of furniture re-do’s you’ve accomplished. You do lovely work. I’m following you back! Patti

      Reply
  4. The Refeathered Roost says

    December 30, 2012 at 5:39 am

    What a great idea! Love the glasses dipped in chalkboard paint! Found you through French Country Cottage party. Will visit often! Melinda

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    • Patricia Krank says

      December 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you so much Melinda. I paid a visit to your blog and will be visiting you often as well. Patti

      Reply
  5. chris @ Frugal Home Hindsight says

    December 30, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I really like this. I painted a Chalkboard wall off the kitchen and like the idea on the stemware. I didnt know about the pen at Michaels. I will check it out. There is also a green chalkboard paint, which I really bought buy mistake thinking it turns black later, no just stays green. I perfer the black paint look.

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    • Patricia Krank says

      December 30, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. Isn’t chalkboard paint fun? The BHG website has a recipe to make your own in any color but I too prefer black. Patti

      Reply
  6. Linda says

    January 1, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Loved your post. It made me smile!
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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    • Patricia Krank says

      January 1, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you for visiting Linda. I also visited your blog and all I can say is WOW! I lost myself for a good half hour in all the beauty I saw there. Have a blessed New Year. Patti

      Reply
  7. Barbwire Pretty says

    January 2, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Great idea , thanks for sharing.
    blessings from Canada
    Bernice

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    • Patricia Krank says

      January 4, 2013 at 12:20 am

      Thank you so much Bernice and blessings back to you. I love my Canadian friends. Patti

      Reply
  8. Sherry says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Love this idea! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  9. Sherry says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Patricia,
    I am featuring this today at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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    • Patricia Krank says

      January 4, 2013 at 12:23 am

      Thank you Sherry for hosting your party and for the feature. As a fairly new blogger it is so exciting to have something I’ve done highlighted. You are great! Patti

      Reply
  10. vicki says

    January 4, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Patricia-
    I just loaded your blog into my Grow Your Blog party post – you are all set. Latest updates are on my blog. See you on the 19th

    Vicki

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  11. Jann Olson says

    January 5, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Patricia, I saw you featured at Home Sweet Home. Love the dipped stemware! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy to be a new follower. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. Would love to have you share sometime.
    Hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  12. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    January 6, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    This is such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
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  14. Nita {ModVintageLife} says

    January 9, 2013 at 11:19 am

    I featured your New Year’s decor on Mod Mix Monday!

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    February 22, 2013 at 1:02 am

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