We were headed to a housewarming party over the weekend, and I wanted to come up with a special gift to give the lucky new homeowners! While I was at Homegoods, I came across a pack of wooden utensils and snatched them up!
Once I got home I knew exactly what I was going to do with them, so I got started! First, I got my alphabet stamps and a permanent marker and began to spell out each utensil name. I colored over each letter with permanent marker and quickly pushed onto the utensil, repeat until completed. Next, I used a small piece of painters tape to tape around the bottom of the utensil, each one at different lengths. I then grabbed my Martha Stewart metallic craft paint and began to paint the bottoms of the utensils. I put them upside down in a mason jar to dry. I coated them a good 3 to 4 times for a solid coat. Once completely dry, remove the tape.
To dress them up a bit, I bought a white dish towel, tucked them into it and wrapped a piece of twine to secure. I also included a yummy Summer Berry Cheese Pie recipe! And there you have it, a fun and simple housewarming gift! I’m going to make us a set of these because I thought they were just darling! I love the painted tips < 3
Sharing this project on these fabulous blogs!
That is a really cute idea!
Thanks so much Brenna 🙂
Hi Fotini I love your blog, I’m your newest follower 🙂 Super cute project! Thanks so much for sharing this lovely idea! Would love to have you visit me sometime. Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Well thank you so much Ana, I’m thrilled you’re here!! I would be more than happy to stop by and see what you’re up to!! Hope to see you back soon 🙂
This is so very cute and crafty! THanks for sharing on Hickory Trail!
Thanks Angela!
What a sweet idea! I found you via Hickory Trail and am oh.so glad I did. This goodie is going to be a go-to housewarming gift for me from now on.
Thank you!
Allison {slippersbyday.blogspot.ca}
Aww yay!! I’m glad you like it 🙂 So glad you stopped by Allison!
These are absolutely adorable! Pinning them!
Allison @ http://www.allisonskinnyjeans.com
Thank you so much Allison 🙂 Have a fabulous 4th tomorrow!!
Hi, this is such a nice idea. I saw it on ginger snap crafts.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by Julie 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful 4th tomorrow!
What a sweet gift!!! Very creative! Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY and sharing your fun utensils!
Thrilled you stopped by Yvonne, thank you!!
This is very cute and creative. This gift could be used for many occasions.
Found your blog on Twitter
Bismah @
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Thank you!!
What a great gift and fun to do!
Thanks for sharing on the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT. We’d love it if you link back to BeBetsy. -xo
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I just love these!! Fantastic job you’ve done! Im your newest follower and will be keeping an eye out for your newest creations! Thanks so much for sharing this.
So glad to have you here Elizabeth, thank you for following along 🙂
Great idea!
What a fun and cute gift, love the idea! Thanks for linking up last week, hope you join The Chirping Moms every weekend for our Super Summer Saturday:)
Julie
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Thanks for this post! Thanks to your list of housewarming gift ideas. exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! But doesnt the permanent marker ink come off after a bit of use in boiling water? Or do I not know anything about permanent markers (lol – totally possible)?
Thanks again for the great idea!
Yes, I imagine it would come off after awhile. It’s maybe one of those “just for looks” gifts 😉