OK, they're not really cafe' au lait bowls. More like cereal /ice cream bowls, but cafe' au lait sounds much more romantic, don't ya think? Anyway, that was the look that I was going for. I found some Cafe' au lait bowls that I liked on line, but they were 14 dollars each plus shipping. These bowls were 2 dollars each at Big Lots, so, you guessed it, I decided to make my own.
I gathered my supplies-enamel paint from Hobby Lobby, a stencil for the border, and a rooster shape to trace. The alcohol is to clean the bowls before you paint. The paint colors are very limited, so I added some black to the red to get more of a burgandy. I sprayed my stencil with spray adhesive-so much easier. Then I just used a stencil brush and pounced on the paint, very light on the paint. The best part is the paint cleans right off before it dries.
I traced around the rooster on contact paper and cut it out. Perfect stencil.
You can let air dry for 21 days or bake. I baked. Instructions are on the paint bottle.
And they turned out like this. I can't wait to see them on my kitchen shelves, after I rearrange them.(future post I'm sure)
Janet
P.S. These are suppose to be top rack dishwasher safe, but I haven't tried it yet.
I'll be joining:
Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts
Wow! I have never heard of this before...but I LOVE IT and am so excited that I know that this is possible now! So are these dishwasher safe & everything? So very cool...I can see me doing this sometime in the future...I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute! It's great how you created your own, and I'm sure they are better than the ones you saw online.
ReplyDeleteNancy
how adorable are these!
ReplyDeleteVery clever! They look great! I've used that paint before and sometimes it comes off in the dishwasher - please be careful with your pretty cafe au lait bowls.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. I had no idea it was even possible to do something like that!
ReplyDeleteI love roosters!
Very cool,
~Amy
Is there anything you don't do???
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I have never tried painting on ceramic...
They turned out great. I also did not know that there is such a paint product for use on ceramics. This is why I love the blog world so much. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteCute. I need new bowls too. I will follow!
ReplyDeleteDid good. And you can do many more for the price of the one online.
ReplyDeletetammy
Wow - who knew! So cute.
ReplyDeleteJanet, I just found your blog through Cherry Hill Cottage, and I love it. I quick went through all your posts! You have such a talent for decorating and for being a "handywoman." I was suprised to read your profile and see that you work fulltime. You are living proof of how a house can look gorgeous with creativity and some elbow grease! I look forward to coming back often and scoping out ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow...those are so darling. You did a fantabulous job. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLiving it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
Those are great! I might have to try that with my boring old bowls. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job and unlike the ones online you can customize them.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that that paint would hold up so well. Your bowls look great. Thanks for sharing. Rosie
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, Thanks for stopping by and leaving your sweet comment. I had no idea we could paint dishware. They came out lovely! I can't wait to try some of my own, maybe with a fluer de lis? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Thanks so much for linking. :) Those came our really nice. I have only used stencils once I think and it came out horrible. lol I will have to try again though soon. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! I have a vast collection of dishes but am always on the look out for more!
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
How cute did I mention how much I love your blog???
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