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01/16/2014

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes with #MyFavoriteBloggers

I have an easy and addictive project idea today – if you haven’t done any glass etching before, beware: once you start you will want to etch EVERYTHING.  It’s a perfect understated way to personalize inexpensive pieces and make gifts and one of a kind decor items.  Etching creams aren’t exactly cheap (I think I paid $8 for the small jar a while back?) but they last for dozens of projects, and you can find plain glass pieces that can use some dressing up in thrift stores, dollar stores, and in bargain bins all over.    Today, I’m going to show you how to make a sweet set of Valentine’s Day champagne flutes – these would also be cute for weddings, too!

Easy Etched Heart CHampagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

This project is part of a little blog-hop of sorts – I team up with my favorite bloggers every month, and we all post tutorials, recipes, and tips related to a certain theme.  Whenever you see me use the hashtag #MyFavoriteBloggers, there’s always more to explore from some talented bloggers I’m lucky to call my best friends!  So once you check out today’s tutorial, there are several other heart-themed projects to visit listed at the bottom of this post from these lovely ladies:

#MyFavoriteBloggers

From left to right, top to bottom, here are this month’s #MyFavoriteBloggers: Marilyn from 4 You with Love, Sky from Creative Capital B, Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects, Bethany from Pitter and Glink, Lauren from Thinking Closet, Tara from Suburble, Nancy from Do Small Things with Love, Emily from The Benson Street, Kara from Happy Go Lucky, Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me,  ChiWei from 1 Dog Woof,  Melanie from It Happens in a Blink, and Kara from Petals to Picots.

But back to the project!  What you will need:

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

  • Etching Cream (I haven’t tried other brands, but I’ve been very happy with Armour Etch personally) and a paintbrush to apply it
  • Champagne Flutes – I found these at the dollar store!
  • Craft vinyl – it doesn’t have to be specialty vinyl.  For basic shapes, even contact paper will work well.  (For more intricate designs, though, you will want the stronger adhesive the craft vinyl offers.)
  • A way to cut or punch your design.  If you own a Silhouette or other cutting machine – these are PERFECT for creating stencils.  But don’t let it stop you if you haven’t made the investment in a custom cutter – paper punches work wonderfully for etching projects!

I just used a punch for my project, I didn’t need anything fancy and I didn’t feel like going all the way downstairs to design a cut file that was really just a row of hearts.  I punched about 8 per glass but it will vary depending on the size of your punch.  All I’m using is the inside of the punch, the tiny heart – – the outer part of the stencil doesn’t need to be shaped, it’s just what this particular punch does.

I lined up my hearts and stuck them on near the rim of the glass.  Stick them down well; a nice seal will help you get a good clean line.  Unlike using glass paints, it doesn’t matter where the etching is from a food-safety standpoint so it’s acceptable to etch near the rim.

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

Next, I used a paintbrush to apply the Armour Etch.  Give it as thick a coat as you can without it getting drippy.  The ridge that the vinyl creates will also help it to stay in place.

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

Now, just let it sit.  I can’t specifically advise you to go against the package instructions, but I’ll tell you my experience… it needs to etch for about 10 minutes. :) I’ve had quite a bit of trial and error in the timing and most inexpensive glass does well with 10 minutes.

Now, rinse your glass really well (I’d recommend rinsing off all the etching cream, removing the stencils, and then washing the glass with soap and water to be extra sure the etching cream is all gone).

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

And that’s it!  A perfect way to add a personal touch for a glass of celebratory champage.  (Or sparkling juice with the kids.) ;) Enjoy!

Easy Etched Heart Champagne Flutes from the Dollar Store at happyhourprojects.com

For more great heart-themed projects, check out the others in today’s collection!  From left to right, top to bottom: Printable Minion Valentine from The Benson Street, Easy Crochet Heart Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me, Free True Love Valentine’s Printable from Pitter and Glink, Glitter Heart Burlap Banner from Happy Go Lucky, Needle Felted Heart Key-chain from Petals to Picots, Simple Heart Chocolate Valentine’s from 1 Dog Woof, Handmade Valentines from Suburble, Solid Lotion Bars from 4 You with Love, Berrylicious Heart-Shaped Ice Cubes from The Thinking Closet, Felt Valentine Treat Pouches from Do Small Things with Love, Etched Champagne Flutes from Happy Hour Projects, Heart Owl Valentines with Your Kid’s Art from Creative B, and Heat Transfer Vinyl Heart Onesie from It Happens in a Blink.

13 Heart-Shaped Projects

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Filed Under: Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentine's Day Tagged With: #MyFavoriteBloggers, Dollar Store Crafts, glass etching, hearts

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Comments

  1. Kara says

    01/19/2014 at 4:27 pm

    I love these!!

    Reply
  2. amy says

    01/18/2014 at 9:11 am

    Those are so gorgeous! I may have to try that…I have some etching cream around here somewhere…

    Reply
  3. ChiWei says

    01/17/2014 at 10:56 pm

    Hmmm, glass etching doesn’t look so hard when you do it! And boy, that’s a full glass of Champagne. Yes please!

    Reply
  4. Bethany says

    01/17/2014 at 6:13 pm

    I love that these are simple and pretty and classy!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    01/17/2014 at 9:33 am

    This is so cute – and looks super easy too!! Great project for valentines day :)

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    01/17/2014 at 1:01 am

    Adorable!

    And I’m starting to really like champagne these days. Maybe Mr. Suburble and I will have to do this for Valentines Day!?!?

    Reply
  7. Crystal says

    01/16/2014 at 11:29 pm

    Glasses are super cute!! Pinned!!

    Reply
  8. Maureen says

    01/16/2014 at 10:35 pm

    Thanks SOmuch for sharing this project. I have always wanted to try this, but never realized how simple it was! Now that you’ve shown me, I want to give it a whirl.

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    01/16/2014 at 2:33 pm

    Very nice. I have yet to ever try etching!

    Reply
  10. Marilyn says

    01/16/2014 at 11:00 am

    Stickers make the best stencils for etching! LOVE your champagne flutes!

    Reply
  11. Emily says

    01/16/2014 at 10:41 am

    So precious! Love it!!!

    Reply
  12. Kara says

    01/16/2014 at 9:59 am

    Very fun idea!! I need to try glass etching :)

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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