Personalize Glassware

This is a great idea for desserts/casseroles + hostess gift for upcoming summer parties and it’s so easy to do.  Using Deco Art Americana Gloss Enamels, you can personalize, label or monogram your glass dish so it gets back to you. Or personalize/monogram bakeware and glass dishes.
Materials:
Rubbing Alcohol  
Cotton Ball 
Glass Baking Dish (existing or new)
Stencil (Cutting Edge Stencils bird bonus stencil and a letter “B”)
Tape (painters tape)
Foam Brush (Rockler)
Paper Towel
1.  Clean the glass bottom of glass dish with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and let dry. 
2.  Tape stencil to the bottom of the dish. (Remember to flip words/monograms so they are painted on backwards – it’ll show right side up when the dish is flipped over).
3.  Dab foam brush to soak paint into the foam, evenly distributing paint. 

4.  Apply 2 coats of paint, letting it dry 30 min. or so in between.
5.  Repeat with more stencils and paint colors as needed/desired.

6.  Pull off the tape and stencil. If you need to clean up the lines, use a fingernail/wet paper towel.
I rub my Cutting Edge Stencils under water to clean and hang to dry for re-use.
7.  Air dry for painted baking dish 48 hours.
NOW THE COOL PART – BAKE TO SET THE PAINT!

8.  Place glass dish in oven and set temp to 325 degrees. Dish will warm as the oven temp rises.

9.  “Bake” for 30 minutes.
10.  After 30 minutes, turn off oven and crack open the door to allow glass to cool.
All done! I love it and I’ll always know which baking dish is mine.  I’ll definitely be making something along these lines for desserts and hostess gifts for summer parties!
Note:  The painted monogram/emblem is on the bottom outside of the glass. Not for direct contact with food.
For more detailed instructions, see the preparation and application instructions at Deco Art.

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DIY Project Parade – Monogram your Glass Baking Dish

Do you make cakes for birthday parties, pretzel salads for picnics, casseroles for a friend going through a rough time and lose track of your casserole dish or glass baking dish?  Using Deco Art Americana Gloss Enamels, you can personalize, label or monogram your glass dish so it gets back to you. Or personalize your gift of baked goods and side dishes with a personalized glass container. I think it’d make a nice bridal shower gift too. Or spell out a secret message for when the delicious dish is all finished. 
Materials:
Rubbing Alcohol 
Cotton Ball  
Glass Baking Dish  
Tape  
Foam Brush (Rockler)
Paper Towel
See my full tutorial at 
 
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Show Off your Loot

You know you’re addicted to DIY when one of your favorite gifts is from Home Depot.  This isn’t a ‘traditional’ Christmas gift.  I was tickled when I opened my microfleece robe and pjs. In fact, I’m having trouble getting dressed today.  I love being comfy.  I feel like I’m wrapped in a cloud but I’ll be thrilled when I can put on my safety glasses and take this for a spin…
The PORTER CABLE 6-Gallon Portable Electric Air Compressor Combo Kit allows more fasteners to be driven on a single charge. The compressor can operate at 150 PSI and its 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI offers a quick recovery time. It comes with a 16-gauge 2-1/2 in. finish nailer, an 18-gauge 1-3/8 in. brad nailer and an 18-gauge 1 in. stapler that operate on maintenance-free motors to help ensure longer tool lives.
  • 120-volt power for long life
  • 150 PSI maximum allows user to drive more fasteners per charge
  • 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI for quick recovery time
  • 6-gallon air tank for prolonged use
  • Steel tank construction helps ensure strength
  • Includes one 16-gauge 2-1/2 in. finish nailer, one 18-gauge 1-3/8 in. brad nailer and one 18-gauge 1 in. stapler
  • Brad nailer features tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment with detents for proper setting of nail heads
  • Narrow-crown stapler drives 18-gauge staples
Look out! I’m armed and dangerous!  Well, I’m armed and maybe only a danger to myself.  Thank you, Santa!

I also love the other gifts I received.  I feel spoiled and I love every minute of it.  🙂

New dinnerware
New decor
New slippers
Pretty bracelet
This is my favorite gift of all…

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