Decorate a wine glass using nail polish!

My friend, and co worker gave me this idea.  I wanted to get a special wine glass for my friend, who will be celebrating her birthday!  You can buy those painted wine glasses at the store, that cost about $25.00 each.  I decided to try making my own!

I found this wine glass at the "Dollar Tree" for a dollar, and I also found this " art deco" nail polish to decorate with. I also found this nail polish at the dollar store.   I have always heard of using nail polish to decorate glass with.  This nail polish works better than other kinds, because the brush is tall and skinny. 

Since this was my first time trying this, I tried to keep the design simple.

I really liked the result. I guess we will find out for sure if this was successful for sure when I attempt to wash it. ( by hand of course)

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Wine Cork Magnets

 I was walking around Ben Franklin today, looking for inspiration. I saw magnets. The first idea that popped into my  head was to make wine cork magnets! ( I have a box filled with used corks, and I had been thinking about what to do with them for some time.)

This project is SO very easy. All you need are corks, magnets, and a hot glue gun. ( and other decorative items if you choose)

Choose some wine corks.

Glue the magnets on them.  I added some twine for a simplisic effect. I thought about more decorating, but thought they looked good simple.

Here are some of the Cork Magnets holding up a photo of my grandmother and her sister.

Wine? or Perhaps some tea for my Valentine?

Since Valentines Day is on Monday. I thought I would post these two ideas together.  Some " Beverage" gifts for your Valentine.

I brainstormed off of my Valentine beer Labels

( before I start. I must take a minute to acknowledge Abe Lincoln's Birthday. Our world is a better place because of him) ( Remember. I was a political science major WAY before I became a compulsive crafter)

 First.

Valentine Wine for your loved one!

The label is made out of a paper bag. I stamped some little pieces of card stock for wording.  I then decorated the bottle with some lace, and paper ( no puffy paint this time.  I'm doing this post while I sent my husband out to run errands, and I am supposed to be cleaning)

Here are a few more close ups of the wine bottle.

 I think this turned out pretty cute.

Second.

Make a Spot of Tea for your Valentine!

This would be used well for a Valentine breakfast. Or, if you are gifting some tea. ( we happen to drink lots of tea in our house)

I came up with this saying yesterday.

I stamped some card stock.

attached it to the tea bag. AND....  wa la!

 Valentine Tea!

Happy Valentines day everyone!!