I saw some canisters in the Pier 1 flyer several months back and liked the look but not the price tag. They were glass canisters with a chalk board area to write on. I liked them enough that I decided to try and make my own. I like crafts that are useful. Plus I can change my mind about what is inside without any major hassle, like peeling labels off, painting over etc. All I have to do is erase and re-write!
First I taped off an area that I would use as my "label" then I used Armor Etch according to directions. I wanted to give the surface some "tooth" so that the chalkboard paint would stick better.
Once the surface was dry I put on a coat of Plaid® Chalkboard Paint painting right to left/left to right. I let it dry and then painted a second coat up and down/down and up. I let this dry a while (probably not long enough because some of the edges aren't perfect) and then peeled off the tape. To condition the label I rubbed the side of a stick of chalk over the label area and then wiped it off.
The "Pasta" canister is pretty predictable but I thought the square vase might look good at a casual wedding with a floral arrangement in the top. In the flyer I saw there were a few carafs that had wine contents labeld on them. If you are having a party for the upcoming holiday season that might be a great idea. If you change your mind about what you want inside all you have to do is erase and re-write! Cool!
This post courtesy of Vicki O'Dell
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