Friday, January 14, 2011

chalkboard bottles

time for another craft!

i created these wine bottles for my girlfriend's shower this past summer and they've been a huge hit! i've actually loaned them to other friends of mine who have wanted to use them for their parties and events! i'm hoping to use them somehow at my own wedding, but can't quite figure out where they'll go.



how to create:

1. best part of the whole process, drink a lot of wine!! save the bottles of course.
2. soak the bottles in warm water and soap. the longer you soak, the easier it'll be to remove the labels. i used a small, stiff-bristled brush.
3. allow to dry, and then wipe clean.
4. spray with a black chalkboard paint (from any craft store) from a distance of about 8 inches. any close and it'll run.
5. allow to dry
6. decorate with white chalk