1: I think it's so weird when people call Pottery Barn 'PB.' The first thing that comes to mind, is that someone made something out of Peanut Butter. But alas...I gave in.
2: I've never been a big fan of Chalkboard paint. I know I know. I'm a pen fan through and through. I love the neat dark lines that dont make messes. I guess I should say I dont love chalk. But alas, I gave in...
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I was at a D.I. in a big city (always fun), and I got 8 rust orange napkin rings. They had great shape and of coarse even BETTER potential...so here we go!
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I first saw these at Pottery barn and knew I wanted them!
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First, paint in the inside of the napkin rings with your chalkboard paint. (which will look navy blue) and let it somewhat dry and then add another coat of paint.
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Paint the edges well and let them dry...
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Paint a little over half of the fronts and set them down to dry where there isn't paint.
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YAY! Black! (and almost dry)
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Once they've dried, glue some Jute Twine on the inside like so...
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Then glue it to the front where the black starts on one side...
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Now pull it through! (dont glue it-dont worry about glueing the underneath strips except for the string ends of coarse).
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And glue on the 2nd strip. Then pull it through again and continue!
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I glued jute onto a little over half of the napkin ring so that you can see the twine when a napkin is in it.
TIP: keep your glue minimal. You dont need a big strip of glue for each wrap of string. You dont want glue showing and it will REALLY REALLY show if you over do it)
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DONE!!!
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Now invite some guests!
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And have fun!
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You can use it for holidays or special occasions, or birthdays, or sunday dinners, or dinner for two...
4 comments:
i want to come for dinner! way fun! i won't lie, that DI material looks pretty scary. if anyone can make is look chic- IT'S YOU. my gifted friend; i love ya!
Such a great idea! Love your blog!
I wish I would link up....I have no idea how to sew...yet! LOL! But in the meantime, you are helping me tremendously with great ideas!! Great blog, love it!
Such a wonderful idea! I loved looking at your blog today. You are so creative. I can't believe how well you see treasures in trash and make them so nice. I will be following from now on!
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