Hi everyone!
Thanks for joining me for my Papertrey Ink Newsletter Post!
I have to admit I was pretty TAPPED for ideas. So I went to Michaels and browsed the ENTIRE store, to find something FUN AND NEW to share! I get bored easy, in case you can’t tell! LOL! I love trying new things, and every so often I find something extra cool.
So, that being said I hope you like what I came up with 😀 I really enjoy expanding my uses for my stamps!
There really are so many ways they can be used! This is just ONE more!
This is a dinner plate (I created a matching set of 4) with a candle holder-as seen in the photo.
How about using your stamps as stencils for making decorative glass gifts?!
I made a video to show you just how easy this really is!
So grab some coffee and get planning on making some affordable painted glass items-no art lessons needed!
This is a photo of the finished candle holder. More photos can be seen in the video!
Now more on what you need to make your own painted glass gift items!
Obviously something GLASS, that YOU want to decorate.
Stamp set of choice.
I found (in the paint/stencil) section-some marker/pens that are meant to be use on glass and ceramics!
They are by Vitrea 160-cost $2.99 each, and come in a large variety of colors! You can get opaque or transparent colors.
Follow instructions for use on package!
Well I thought they looked SUPER cool, but my problem-I can’t paint or draw a simple stick figure to save my life!!
While there in the store they had stencils and stuff too. I thought-well I have stamped ON GLASS, why not use a stamped image as a stencil with my markers?!
Now I didn’t want to TRACE. I wanted a fun, new look! So I went with dots! Fun, easy and no stress if you drank too much coffee 😀
I used Beautiful Blooms for my project! You can use whatever you wish.
Step 1:
Clean your glass with glass cleaner. If using something that needs to be centered-Mark center on back with eclipse tape.
Step 2:
Stamp you image onto cardstock/copy paper-cut to size.
Step 3
Layer stamped paper where needed. Lay your plate or other item over stamped image.
Mark dots on flower center, and outer petals first!
Step 4
Count number of dots on each petal to ensure even spacing and nice even look on project!
Repeat for leaves, and flower centers-using green marker!
Take out your stamp stencil and VIOLA!
Not too shabby for a newbie glass painter, now is it?!
I have to admit, it was very fun to make this. I wil wrap up the set with a pretty bow and tag to match. Should be a nice gift for someone, right?
I especially like that I don’t have to be a true ARTIST to pain on glass now! I have stamps for that 😀
Well thanks for stopping by!
I hope you enjoyed the video, and visual tutorial for those who need it 😀
Thanks for stopping by
28 Responses for "Stamps as Stencils-Painted Glass"
LOVE this Lauren… I am going to Mikes tomorrow.. I gotta look for those pens! THANKS for the GREAT inspiration…
now back to PTI for the FUN of release night!!!
Very nice Lauren and it is a great way to make some gifts..
thanks for the ideas
pat
Do you EVER stop – does your MOJO ever leave you? You are amazing. HUGS and smiles GF
What a fantastic idea Lauren. These would definitely make great gifts.
thanks much
These are beautiful! I had no idea there were glass markers. I will definitely have to try these, These would be great for a summer project for the children. Also your video was very inspiring.
WOW! This is so cool!
Fantastic! I’m buying those pens today! I can’t wait to get my PTI order and try this with the new flourish set. I’m going to try this on the glass-like outdoor plates/glasses for summer outdoor dining.
Thanks for yet another great tutorial & idea!
Karen U
Lauren – This is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing this great idea with us.
OMW – this is absolutely amazing!!! I am sooo heading to M’s at lunch today to pick up some of those pens!!! Such a great gift giving idea and you made it look so easy!!! Thanks again for the wonderful inspiration!!! You still amaze me with your talent and always provide such inspiration!!!!
Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial.
That’s brilliant! Looking at this, I can imagine doing the same sort of thing on clear cardstock (acetate) with appropriate markers… hmm…
It’s the dotted look outlining the stamped design that is so appealing — I want to try this on a variety of clear items!!
Very cool!! You never cease to amaze me!
Great project, Lauren! I couldn’t watch the video (couldn’t hear it cause I’m at a conference…shhh!), but I’ll watch it later! I’m sure it’s chock full of good info!
What a great idea! How much more to justify more stamps, yay! May have to try this…
What a neat idea!! Are you painting on the food-side of the plate or on the back-side? Is the paint food-safe?
You have come up with another great idea, you are like
the Energizer Bunny……………….
Thanks again for sharing.
Hey, Amber,
I love your blog- check it every day.
You have some amazing ideas- you are multi-talented, creative woman. Your craft projects are fabulous, and now you might be an award-winning photographer,(wink,wink)
BUT- I have to correct a grammatical error.
“Viola” is a flower: I think you are going for the French word,
“Voila”, which is kinda the American equivalent of ” Ta-da!”
I love you too much to let you keep getting it wrong!
Sorry to be so picky, but I know you want to get it right, right? Have a great day!
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Really nice idea Lauren. I did this a loooong time ago on plexiglass and made a pretty nice window hanging for my laundry room. Of course back then they didn’t have those cool pens, I had to use little pots of stained glass color and a paint brush!
How cool is that?! I love your creativity!
Lauren, Thanks for sharing this, it is fantastic. I have a few glass containers I have been wanting to do something with and this will be perfect!! Now I have to run off to Michael’s 😉
Wow! Another beautiful inspiration piece, Lauren! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent and creativity with us!!!
These are just GORGEOUS girl! I love them. Now I must try that, so CLEVER! Thanks for sharing!
This is so pretty and an added bonus is how easy it looks! Thanks so much for all your beautiful projects that you are so willing to share.
What a great idea!!! Love how your plates turned out!!!
You are so awesome…. I love how creative this is!
Your beatiful flower props are wonderful too…
Thank you for all your inspiration
FABULOUS, Lauren. You rock…and are a true inspiration. TFS your talents and ideas with us.
love it I was wondering what my 2009 Christmas gift for my work gal pals was going to be!!!! problem solved !!
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