Stenciled Serving Trays
It's gifting season. I am a sucker for a cute functional gift, even more so if I can make it. There is something so special about giving a one of a kind handmade gift you know your recipient will use and love. I created a set of 3 small serving trays that would make the perfect hostess gift. They would also go over well with the foodie or entertainer in your life.
Take a look at how easy it was to create these serving trays.
Supplies:
Martha Stewart Crafts Glass Paint in Geranium, Beach Glass, and Metalic Silver.
Sponge dauber
Contact Paper
Silhouette
3 ceramic dishes - I used square dishes from Target that I picked up for $1.99 each
I started by designing 3 images with my Silhouette software. I used basic fonts and a pattern.
I cut each image on Contact Paper to use as a stencil. I cleaned the trays with rubbing alcohol then applied the stencil. I smoothed out any bubbles and created a good seal using my Silhouette scraper.
Once the stencil was on I used a very small amount of paint on a sponge dauber and used an up and down motion to apply it.
I removed the stencil right away and allowed the paint to dry.
To set, this paint needs to be baked in the oven or air cure for 21 days.
These look so cute wrapped up and will make a wonderful gift this season.
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Such a cute little hostess gift! Great job. :)
Thank you Holly
These are super cute! Great gift idea!
Thanks Tara.
This is super cute? Are they food safe? Dishwasher safe? I just haven't used this paint before so I'm curious!
I love this paint, it comes in over 100 colors. It is dishwasher safe when cured properly. It is not food safe, although they say it's non toxic. I would use these to display wrapped food or add a napkin before placing food on it.
What a great gift idea! These are beautiful!
Thank you Michelle!
Lovely Project. The dishes are fantastic! What a great gift idea.
Thanks Pam.
Such a great idea! I love the fun fonts you used.
Thank you so much Glenna.
These are super super cute! I love them! The best thing, is they look fantastic, but are so simple to make! Good job!
My favorite kind of gift, looks great but easy to make :) Thanks for your sweet comment Carrie.
Love these serving trays and they would make a wonderful hostess gift. I did not know about glass paint but I am going to give it a try! Pinning!
It's fun and there are so many possibilities, I hope you do try it! Thanks for stopping by Kelly.
So simple and pretty! And such a perfect hostess gift. I want to give that paint a try!
Thank you so much Meredith!
These are lovely! I love that Martha Stewart paint. :)
Sarah,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial. The square plates are a favorite of mine to fit better on the table. Your designs are darling. Anyone who receives your gifts will be thrilled.
Have a creative day, Karen Marie
These are really cute! Love it~
Love these!
Clean and professional.
I agree with Karen, Anyone who receives these would be thrilled.
Thank you for the sweet comment!
Oh, I really like these! Simple, functional, and just plain fun. Thanks for the idea!
Thank you so much Kristy!
These are adorable! Is there another paint that I could use that would be food safe? Thanks!
Thank you Sue! I know there is a food safe paint out there but I have not used it. Sorry can't be of too much help.