#11 Chalkboard Wine Glasses

I love that so many of my friends are wine drinkers. This is such a budget friendly craft/gift and is so simple! Keep in mind friends, that while it's kind to my pocketbook, that doesn't mean my love to you is cheap :).

Materials:
Wine Glasses (I use the Libby brand, which run $6 - $12 depending on the type of wine glass and pack size)
Rust-oleum Specialty Black Chalkboard Paint (can be found at practically any hardware store, I picked mine up from Menards for less than $8)
Blue Painter's Tape
Newspaper, Paper Towels or Plastic Shopping Bags

On the original directions, they just dipped the wine glasses and weren't concerned if their lines were straight. Well, I'm a little more neurotic and wanted to tape the lines off ensuring that they all looked the same. There was also a benefit to taping them off and then covering the rest, (I used paper towel the first time and Walmart bags the second time, the bags definitely worked better) I didn't have to hold them upside for 10-15 minutes while the excess dripped off like they did.

How To:
Tape around the stem, then wrap the plastic bag, newspaper or paper towel around the rest of the glass to protect it from the paint and tape. Wipe the stem of the glass off with a clean paper towel. Dip into the chalkboard paint and let the majority of the excess drip back into the can. Place upside down on a lined pan or cookie sheet, let dry for 24-48 hours.

Pack back into the original box, include chalk (which I forget every time until the last minute, I need to buy some chalk in bulk and make some cute little bundles), and gift!

My one minor disclaimer, suggest hand washing just in case.

Thank you Pinterest! http://justshortofcrazy.com/2011/09/chalkboard-wine-glasses-tutorial/