What to Bring the Hostess
December 9th, 2008 in blog, projects
Sue Whitney, editor
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Materials:
Old Glass Jar -I used a square deco model
Glass etching cream- I used Armour Etch
Rub on letters
Rub on stencils
1/4 in ribbon
4 pieces miscellaneous hardware
4 -1/4 in. buttons
Small decorative rock
Moss
Paperwhite bulb
Quick Cure Glue
Super Glue
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The materials before. |
Tool List:
Stylus
Scissors
1 in. Paint brush
Masking tape
Method:
1. Adhere masking tape around edges of rectangular flat surface on jar.
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Running a straight edge firmly along the tape ensures a clean line when the tape is removed. |
2. Apply thick coat of Armour Etch inside tape.
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Stroke top to bottom, then side
to side. |
3. Allow etching cream to sit for 5 minutes then rinse with warm water and remove tape.
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Easy peazy, lemon squeezy! This is a super easy and super fun treatment for glass or mirror. Try it! |
4. Cut around edges of rub-on initial and place on center of rectangle.
5. Press on firmly with stylus and remove plastic backing.
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This is one cool tool. But, if you don't have a stylus, you can simply use a reclaimed popcycle stick. A project and a treat... yum-o, as RR would say. |
6. Place rub-on decorative stencils on raised portion of glass jar surrounding rectangle, press firmly with stylus, and remove plastic backing.
7. Measure and cut 4 strips of ribbon to surround each edge of rectangle.
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I just love the polka... dot! |
8. Apply quick cure glue to back of each piece of ribbon, adhere to edges of rectangle, and allow to dry.
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This Gorilla Glue product works like a charm. |
9. Apply super glue to each piece of miscellaneous hardware and adhere to ribbon at each corner of ribbon.
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You may want to use a tweezers here to avoid gluing your fingers to the junk. My bad. |
10. Apply super glue to back of each button and place in center of hardware pieces.
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Buttons are beautiful! |
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Sweet details! |
11. Fill 1/4 of the jar with decorative rock.
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I flipped for these lime rocks, but you could use any color that tickles your fancy. |
12. Place paperwhite bulb on rock and surround bulb with sheet moss.
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The moss is optional but sure does add that little somethin'. |
13. Cover jar and deliver to lucky recipient!
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All the giftee need do is remove the lid, add some H2O, and place in a sunny window. I will be adding a little note with directions too. |
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Comments (16)
Take care
Sue Posted: 8:29 am on December 15th
I did this project and loved it. I made a large and small size of these for Lani as a Hostess gift. We were at her house for a Holiday party last night. I didn't get photos taken of them though, but had to do more of rusty elegance look to go with Lani's house. I added a rusty number on one area that I etched with a square and added ribbon with black wire and a vintage rusty key. On the smaller one it had the etching with the copper wording "Believe" on it, as well as ribbon, mother of pearl button and copper heart detail around the jar top.
I used a mix of polished small rocks that go with the look/colors of her house, the green moss and paperwhite in each.
I didn't think to take a photo and am leaving for Florida on Wednesday. Maybe, Lani could post the photos if she sees this or has the time next week.
Love this project. btw our Michaels' is really low on the small bottles of this etching, and I'm sure your post is the reason. It is great!
Gretchen Posted: 3:50 pm on December 14th
Cheers!
Sue Posted: 10:05 am on December 10th
Absolutely beautiful!
Jim
Posted: 11:31 pm on December 9th
Thanks.
Cat Posted: 9:38 pm on December 9th
You can find the rocks at Bachmans or many local greenhouses. I think that I have seen them at Target in the candle section too. The stitching is not handpainted, it's a rub-on product as well. So much easier! Ladies...thanks for the tip on frosted paint.
Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:22 pm on December 9th
I have used both the etching cream and frosted spray in a can, both work great but the etching cream is permenant and the spray can be removed with paint thinner or a razor blade for a small project. Just something to keep in mind if you are working on a piece that you may someday want to put back to it's orignal state.
Diane Posted: 8:31 pm on December 9th
Gretchen
Hey, still dying to see what you are going to do with all of those fabulous items you posted early on and were going to make projects from. I have them in my stash and are looking for some inspiration. : ) Posted: 1:50 pm on December 9th
Thanks...for the compliment and the tip on what miscellaneous hardware is called. Wasn't rolling off the tip of my tounge this morning at 3. Ha!
Take care,
Sue Posted: 1:21 pm on December 9th
This is one of your best projects yet. Just beautiful. I remember when we lived in northern WA, forcing bulbs was a way we brought spring into the house when it was cold outside.
And I love your use of the star washers. They are one of my fav hardware items.
Excellent.
JennyK Posted: 1:06 pm on December 9th
Candy Posted: 1:02 pm on December 9th
It's actually very easy. The only thing you need to be careful about is making sure the tape is on good and tight so the etching cream doesn't bleed underneath. Also, if you get some where you didn't intend it to go (a spontaneous splash for instance) just wipe it off right away and you should be good to go.
Take care,
Sue Posted: 12:46 pm on December 9th
Lani Posted: 12:36 pm on December 9th