Glass Painting Party + a $50 Michaels Gift Card GIVEAWAY!

July 2, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

Have you ever painted on glassware? I absolutely love doing this. It’s so much fun, so I invited a bunch of my buddies over for a little glass painting party! I made a printout of designs they could use on their own glassware (if they wanted them), or they could completely make their own design (my friend free hand painted a lovely beard). I’ve been really wanting to get a monthly craft club going, so this was sort of the perfect practice.

While we were painting, we ate lunch and sipped on some Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™. Starbucks was awesome and provided the party goers and I with some delicious coffee to drink. We had 3 flavors to enjoy: Caramel Macchiato, Vanilla Latte, and Caffe Mocha. Out of all the flavors the Vanilla was the party favorite. I’m usually a straight up espresso drinker, but this Iced Vanilla Latte is good. Perfect for the warm weather. In addition to drinking the iced coffee, I’ve been using this iced coffee to make some pretty yum treats. I made a coffee milkshake and some biscotti with a coffee glaze drizzle. So delicious.

If you’re loving the glassware we painted, I made a printable so you can make your own. Maybe throw your own glassware painting party? You just print out the images, cut out the design you like, and tape it to the inside of the glass. That way you can trace the design with the point on your Martha Stewart Glass Paint. The baking directions are SO easy. Head on over to my Splatter Painted Glass DIY to check out how to bake these.

For the party, each attendee received a treat. A beautiful planted succulent, 3 Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ coupons, and a Toblerone.

Does the party sound awesome? Would you like to paint your own glassware and maybe throw a craft party? Well, I can get you started with this giveaway.

You can win a $50 gift card to spend at Michaels and 5 Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ coupons. It’s so simple to enter. Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter multiple times. Enjoy!

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– Chelsey

This post is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company. All opinions are my own.

Giveaway information: No purchase necessary to participate or win. Void where prohibited by law. Open to legal US residents eighteen (18) years of age or order, except employees and the families of Bellalimento.com (“Sponsor”) or any company or agency responsible for the sweepstakes or any prize provided (“Sweepstakes Participants”). Enter by posting comment on the Site from 7/2/2014 to 7/15/2014. A winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. The prize (You can win a $50 gift card to spend at Michaels and 5 Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ coupons.). One entry per person, per email address. All determinations by Sponsor are final. Winners will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or another winner may be chosen. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. No cash substitutions for prizes and prizes are non-refundable and non-transferable except at sole discretion of Sponsor who reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Entrant’s name and entry may be used for promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. Winners release Sweepstakes Participants from all claims and damages associated with the Sweepstakes and use of the prize. Subject to all federal, state and local laws. Winner is responsible for any taxes on prize.

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DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!

June 30, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

The 80’s called and they want their DIY splatter painted glassware back! Ha! Do you remember spatter painting all the things? I do. I decided to flashback to my childhood and make some splatter painted glassware for my yummy drinks. I’m using Martha Stewart Glass Paint for this project because I’ve worked with it a lot and it’s worked perfect for me in the past. Are you, like, totally ready to get started?

Supplies:

glass mug/cup
3 – 4 different Martha Stewart Glass Paints
rubbing alcohol and cotton balls
washi tape
painters tape
toothbrush and/or hard bristle paintbrush
soft bristle paintbrush
drop cloth
oven
a yummy drink (like Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ – Caffe Mocha)
optional: Painted Glassware Words printable

Directions:

1. Measure down from the lip of the glassware to roughly 2 inches and use the washi tape to tape off a circle around the glassware. Use the painters tape to cover the remaining lip of the glassware and the opening of the glass. Note: the reason why we tape off the glassware around the top is this paint should not go where you will put your mouth. The paint is not food safe.

Use the rubbing alcohol and cotton ball to clean the part of the glass you’re painting. This removes all the dirt and grease you can’t see.

2. Set up your paint space. Place your drop cloth down. This can get pretty messy, so I suggest doing this outdoors if you can. If not, just use a large drop cloth.

Squirt some paint into a paint tray and use the toothbrush and hard bristled paintbrush to spray and splat on paint.

There are two ways to do this: dip the toothbrush/paintbrush into the paint. Brush your fingers along the bristles to spray tiny paint droplets onto the glass. Flick the brushes to splat paint drops and stripes onto the glass.

Repeat the above with each different paint color you use. Let the paint dry completely. I recommend 2 hours to be ready for the next step.

3. Remove all the washi and painters tape. Place a stripe of washi tape right over the splatter and another strip 1/4 inch up from there. Paint 3 – 4 coats of paint for the horizontal stripe (allowing 10 minutes dry time between each coat). Right after the last coat, carefully remove the washi tape. Note: I like to remove the tape right away. If you wait too long to remove the tape, it could pull up the painted stripe you just made.

4. Optional: Print out the Painted Glassware Words printable. Cut out the size/word you’d like to put on your mug. Use washi tape to tape the words to the INside of the glass. Paint out the words with the tip of the glass paint tube. Let dry for over one hour.

5. Let the paint dry for over an hour. When the paint is dry, it’s time to bake. The following directions are from the Martha Stewart paint site for baking her paint (side note: you cannot bake fine glitter paint): “Let project air dry 1 hour, place in cool oven. Set temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 30 minutes (glass must heat gradually). After 30 minutes, turn oven off. Let glass cool completely in oven. Wait 72 hours before using.”

6. When you’re glassware is done, wash it. You can wash this painted glassware on the top shelf of your dishwasher. I’ve washed past painted projects many times (using this baked paint), and the paint looks just as good as it did on the day I painted it. Note: before putting the painted glassware in the dishwasher, make sure the actual glass is dishwasher safe.

7. You’re now ready to enjoy this thing! I suggest adding Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ – Caffe Mocha (cause yum). How cute would these be for party favors?

I hope you enjoy.

– Chelsey

This post is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company. All opinions are my own.

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Categories: diy, For The Kitchen

Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)

June 27, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

So yesterday I created a Photo Canvas DIY (2 ways) for the BHG blog, but my original plan had been to make a third canvas. I ended up having a little painting accident with this third canvas… So I just had to share this DIY later: my Painted Word Canvas. Well, later is today. I know you’ve seen this all over Pinterest (I have), and it was time I tried it. It’s pretty fun! I love the look. I went pretty basic and just used white paint for my project, but why not go crazy and add all the colors? That would be fun. Below I’ve shared a printable quote and an image for you to make your own, but you can definitely use your own image/quote (I use the Kankin font)! I just wanted to make it easy for you. Ok, here’s how I did it:

Supplies:

8 x 8 canvas
Mod Podge
scissors
my succulent photo, or use your own photo
You Are My World quote, or you can make your own
removable full sticker label
photo paper (or heavy cardstock)
spray acrylic sealer
white acrylic paint

Directions:

– Print out the image on your photo paper. Print out the quote on the sticker sheet. In a well ventilated area (wearing a mask and protective eyewear), spray one layer of acrylic sealer onto the printed image. Note: the acrylic spray will help keep the printed image from running (and also makes it easier to peel the word stickers off).

– Trim the image to the size of your canvas. Spread a light layer of Mod Podge on the top of the canvas. Carefully place the photo onto the canvas. Let the glue dry for over an hour.

– Cut out your sticker letters. I just use scissors for this, but you can also use an x-acto knife and cutting mat. Arrange the letter stickers onto the glued photo on the canvas. Make sure all the letter sticker edges are pressed down (so paint doesn’t sneak under there).

– Paint 2 – 3 layers of the white acrylic paint over everything (top and sides of canvas). Let this dry COMPLETELY! It’s pretty important to let everything dry. If you don’t, the stickers may tear and paint smear. I waited 12 hours. Note: most stickers should peel off fairly easy, but if they don’t you can use an x-acto knife to encourage the stickers to peel up. If any white acrylic paint peels up, touch up any mistakes with a small paintbrush.

You are done. Fun, right? There’s something satisfying about peeling those letter stickers off the canvas and seeing your masterpiece appear!

– Chelsey

P.S. Happy Friday!!!

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Categories: diy, For The Home

Photo Canvas DIY: 2 Ways

June 26, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I shared two Photo Canvas DIY ideas! Don’t have the money to pay to have someone make these for you? Well, I am sharing how YOU can make them all by yourself. Two different ways. One uses fabric and the other is tissue paper and Mod Podge. Head on over to the BHG blog for the full DIY.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor on the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

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Coffee Facts Game, Girl Time, and a GIVEAWAY!

June 25, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

Game time with friends = the best. I LOVE playing games. If you’re ever around me and want to play some board or card game… I will join you. I don’t get to play enough games in my life. You know what the perfect girls night is in my mind? Friends, good drinks, yummy food, and a game. That is fun.

If you’re curious about what my favorite games are…

– Scattergories: I’ve been playing this since I was little.

– President Card Game: this is a favorite of mine when we go camping.

– Bananagrams: it’s a super quick paced word game. I love it.

– Annnnnd, Catchphrase: super fast paced and intense. So great.

This week I invited a few of my girlfriends over for a mini-party to play games and drink some coffee. For this party I thought it would be neat to create a Coffee Facts Game for us to play (since we were already eating this yummy Pumpkin Biscotti and drinking Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™). I found some pretty cool coffee facts for this game, and it was fun! I guess this game could be called a conversation starter instead of a game. Either way, it’s fun to do with your friends and I officially know everything about coffee. Hee. I made this game into a free printable you can download! The game is simple to play. Just print, cut out the cards, and toss into a jar. If you want, you can also print out my game label to put on the jar. (You can download the game by right click + saving each of these images: game facts 1, game facts 2, game facts 3, game facts back, and game facts labels).

A couple of my favorite facts from the game…

– It’s believed that the Americano coffee drink came from World War II when the American GI’s would dilute their espresso with warm water, since the espresso was so strong.

– Four out of five Americans start their day with coffee.

– The smell of coffee is the most recognizable smell in America (the first is burning wood).

Ok. For this mini party I also gave my guests some gifts as a thank you for coming. Three coupons for free Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ drinks, beautiful glassware from Anthropologie to drink their iced coffee in, and a wooden pin made by me. Because I wish ALL of you could have been at this gathering, I am hosting a giveaway.

GIVEAWAY: One fabulous person will win a $50 Anthropologie gift card (maybe to buy your own glassware, or whatever), 3 Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™ coupons so you can taste all three coffee flavors (Caramel Macchiato, Vanilla Latte, and Caffee Mocha), and a cute wooden pin from me.

It’s so simple to enter. Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter multiple times. Enjoy!

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– Chelsey

This post is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company. All opinions are my own. The coffee facts were sourced from http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Women%27s_Petition_against_Coffee & http://www.weirdfacts.com/Food-Facts/coffee-facts.html. Giveaway information: No purchase necessary to participate or win. Void where prohibited by law. Open to legal US residents eighteen (18) years of age or order, except employees and the families of Bellalimento.com (“Sponsor”) or any company or agency responsible for the sweepstakes or any prize provided (“Sweepstakes Participants”). Enter by posting comment on the Site (and entering in the Rafflecopter widget) from June 25th to July 9th 2014. A winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. The prize ($50 Anthropologie gift card, 3 coupons for Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites™, and a wooden pin). One entry per person, per email address. All determinations by Sponsor are final. Winners will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or another winner may be chosen. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. No cash substitutions for prizes and prizes are non-refundable and non-transferable except at sole discretion of Sponsor who reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Entrant’s name and entry may be used for promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. Winners release Sweepstakes Participants from all claims and damages associated with the Sweepstakes and use of the prize. Subject to all federal, state and local laws. Winner is responsible for any taxes on prize.

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Categories: diy, Free Printables and Downloads

Wifi Password Printables

June 24, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

Our friend came into town the other day, and I ALWAYS need to get our WIFI password out when we have a guest over.

I love all the WIFI password printables out there that say “here’s our WIFI password”, but for my house I wanted the print to just blend in instead. I snuck in my password into my diamond printable, that way when someone asks how to login to our internet… I can just send them over to my diamond picture! You can add your own password above the diamond in Photoshop, or maybe Gimp? You can download the yellow, blue, or pink diamond here.

– Chelsey

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DIY Jewelry Roll

June 18, 2014 | Posted by Chelsey

I travel quite a but, so that’s why I really wanted to make this DIY Jewelry Roll. I typically put all my jewelry in a little pouch, then spend about 15 minutes detangling the necklaces, bracelets, and earrings I’ve packed. In the past I have broken a necklace while trying to unravel a nasty tangle. It was a sad day. That’s what this Jewelry Roll (that I made for HP Create) is for. It works SO well and only requires basic sewing skills.

Supplies:

one placemat
16 inches of Pom Pom ribbon
two yards of 1 inch thick ribbon (color and material is your choice)
45 inches of leather strip
7 circle snaps size 12 mm (.5 inch)
one 2 x 12 inch strip of felt
sewing machine
scissors
IronOn Transfer paper
iron
Optional: Jewelry Roll Printable

Directions:

STEP 1: Prep the ribbon strips that will hold your necklaces. Cut out six strips at 7 inches long. Fold one side of a strip in about a 1/2 inch and fold in twice. Sew that folded section (to prevent ribbon fray). Repeat the above for all six ribbon strips.

Prep the ribbon section that will hold your rings. Cut out one strip at 13 inches long. Fold one side of a strip in about a 1/2 inch and fold in twice. Sew that folded section (to prevent ribbon fray).

For all the six 7 inch strips and the one 13 inch section: Install one side of the button snap over each sewn spot in the ribbon (see photo above). Repeat the above for all the ribbon.

Tip #1: If you don’t want to sew all the ribbon strips, you could instead use felt. Strips of felt would work perfectly for the necklace strips. For the necklace strips: cut the felt to 1 inch wide by 4 inches long and install one side of the button snap. For the ring section: cut the felt to 1 inch wide by 12 inches long and install one side of the button snap. You won’t need to sew the ends, since felt doesn’t fray.

STEP 2: Let’s install the other end of the button snap on the opposite end of each ribbon strip. Fold in the end of the strip about 1 inch and fold in twice. Sew the folded end to secure the ribbon. Repeat for all 7 ribbon pieces (this includes the ring section).

Install the other end of the snap about ¾ of an inch in from the end on all of the ribbons.

STEP 3: Prep the necklace ribbon strips, ring section, and felt strip for sewing. Start with the ring section and pin it to the left side if the mat (about 1 inch in from the edge). Next you’ll pin the felt earring strip, and then all size of the necklace ribbon strips. Evenly space the items on the placemat, and the tops of the strips should be about 1 inch from the top edge of the placemat.

To secure, sew a line across the tops of the ring section, earring felt piece, and all the necklace strips to secure them to the placemat.

When the strips are sewn onto the mat, install the other end of the ring section snap to the placemat. Just mark the location where the ribbon snap meets the mat, and install the remaining snap pieces here.

STEP 4: On the right side of the mat (or the side with the necklace strip), mark the center of the edge on the backside of the mat. Sew the middle of your leather strip to this spot.

STEP 5: Optional: Print out your jewelry roll printable. Cut the strips of words out and iron them onto the outside of your placemat (following the iron on transfer paper directions). For my placemat, I needed two rows of words to run along the long side of my placemat.

STEP 6: Pin the Pom poms to the right edge of the mat (where the leather strip is). Pin and then sew the Pom poms to the mat, sewing over the center of the leather strip.