Creations, Painted Flatware
What should you do when you have some gorgeous new plates, but no flatware to go with them?
Why, paint some of course!! These are $1 forks from Target, the same forks that I used for the Seashell Flatware
I used glossy acrylic enamel paint and painted the stems about 1/3 of the way up with a yellow I mixed with a touch of white and orange, to mellow it out a little, and soften the bright yellow color
Don’t fret that it looks like a hot mess at first, patience!! Let that dry thoroughly.
A flat, square brush works great for adding “checks” around the edge
Next a green stem and some leaves
A dot of orange for some color
The paint brush tip end is great for painting perfect dots
Smaller red dots around the leaves and as a border are added between the yellow handle and the rest of the fork
Ta da! Once it’s finished you don’t notice any little imperfections~
I didn’t try to copy the pattern, just matched the colors and the general feel of the design
Stop by on Sunday and I will show you how they look on my Mother’s Day table~
NOTES: To wash forks, dip unpainted tines and neck of fork in hot soapy water. Do not soak. Paint is very durable but is subject to chipping with rough handling. You can clear coat it with clear nail polish or spray varnish for extra protection, or to get a glossy finish if using matte paint.
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They turned out cute! Happy Mother’s Day Weekend Jenna-enjoy:@)
So clever and creative Jenna, I love how they match your Villa della Luna! It would have never occurred to me to paint the flatware but I don’t have your talent with the paintbrush 🙂 So fun for gifting or personalizing the table!
This is a fabulous idea to make a great matching set for the entire table. You have paint, and aren’t afraid to use it!
These are wonderful, Jenna! Makes me want to pick up some $1 flatware and dig out the paints. Fun and pretty!
Oh, my goodness: what a terrific idea, Jenna!! I’m not really very artistic, but I think if I tried a simple design, this is actually something I could pull off. I LOVE the way yours turned out and can’t wait to see your finished table. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day and many thanks for sharing your creativity. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
I love your “If I can’t find what I want in the store, I’ll just make my own!” attitude and creativity!!!!!!
So simple but utterly brilliant. I just the color and design.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Aren’t you sweet Laura, thank you!
You make this look so easy, Jenna! Hey, maybe we need to barter. I sew for you…you paint for me…. 😉
ha! I just might take you up on that!
LOVE the forks!
Wowee
Thanks Gail!
Love this idea!
Thanks Sandra!
How fun! Perfect for a party! Pinning to our Monday Funday board. Thanks for linking it!
Thanks Katie!
What a great idea! Another project to put on my to-do list 🙂
Have a great day.
Thanks Tina!