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Fun Wedding Favors

Were you looking for something out of the ordinary for your wedding favors? Or maybe you are hosting a special event and need something to give to each guest. Have you considered something hand painted? Maybe even a container to hold nuts or small candies for each guest?

Chinese Food Carry Out Boxes are a lovely idea for this very thing. They are affordable and yet unique, and can be painted in such a way to still be classy for your event. Just about any theme would look nice on these boxes. You can go all out and cover the entire box with painting, or just add a touch. Either way you will get your money’s worth with this type of favor.

They are not bulky or something your guests will have to try to figure out what to do with when they get it home. They can decide if they just want to enjoy the goodies while there or take them home for later on. Once they finish off the treats inside, just toss it in the trash can and they are done. No fuss!

Amy
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Hand Painted Votive Holders and Centerpieces

wedding-favors-and-table-accessories-002wedding-favors-and-table-accessories-011wedding-favors-and-table-accessories-020wedding-favors-and-table-accessories-024Are you planning a big event in the near future? It’s probably time to give some thought to the decorations and favors you will have at this gathering. It is never to early to plan.

If first impressions are important to you, then you might want to consider having items custom painted to fit the theme and colors of your event. They do not have to be expensive to create a lovely party. You may even want to consider the items you have painted, to be the favors for your guests to take with them when they part.

Items to consider are votive flower pot candle holders and mini ivy bowls. They make great candle holders or you could even fill each one with candy or nuts, and place them at each place setting. These items can be sat throughout the room to encourage warmth and to set a pleasant and peaceful mood. A centerpiece made from a garden dish could adorn each table. Just imagine candles floating in each one. They also make nice flower containers if you would prefer that instead of using candles.

You will be providing your guests with a unique and wonderful experience, one they have not seen before. They will think you have over spent on your event, when quite the opposite is the case. Lasting impressions will be left with your guests for some time to come!

Amy

www.amyspaintedhouseandmore.com

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One Stroke Brushes

wedding-dishes-2009-010wedding-dishes-2009-015wedding-dishes-2009-023wedding-dishes-2009-069There are a variety of different types of brushes to choose from when you are working on your painting projects. Even within the One Stroke family, there are different brushes to be used based on the surface you are painting on. The differences are in the bristles and may vary from hard to soft bristles. They are distinguished by the different colored handles and the fabric brushes even have a green stripe on the tip of the bristles.

The brushes for Glass and Ceramics are soft. This allows them to hold the paint nicely in the brush, while moving smoothly over the slick surface. They also keep the brush strokes from being as noticeable as they might be with a regular brush.

The fabric brush bristles are harder and hold up well while painting on fabric. This is a little trickier since the paint does not flow as easily on this type of surface. The One Stroke Fabric brushes will assist you in creating a beautiful final project that you will be proud to wear.

It does not matter if you are painting on glass or fabric, the brushes in this line hold up very well to frequent use. They rarely lose their bristles. What you may find after several uses is the bristles losing their shape. If you take care of them properly and reshape them after using, you will extend their life. They are reasonably priced which makes them practical to use on your decorative painting projects.

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Wedding and Party Favors

Hand painted favors and glassware are a wonderful way to make your wedding reception or next party unique from the rest. They are beautiful and yet affordable for most. No two pieces are exactly alike since they are painted by freehand. The pictures are just a sample of what can be done. There are many other items that could be used.
The hand painted terracotta pots may be used in a few different ways. They can hold candy and nuts either directly in the pot or wrapped in netting with a nice bow. The inside of each pot has been left unpainted, making these safe for food. They also make a neat candle holder that can be placed on the tables at the reception. You could even have a larger pot painted to match for each centerpiece on your tables. Acrylic enamel paint is used to paint each pot. It is a non-toxic paint. The pots are baked to cure the paint.
Custom ordered items allow you the flexibility of having the choice of your design and colors. You are not limited to certain patterns. This allows you to coordinate these pieces to go with the theme of your event and other items you already have.
Your guests will just love their favors you have given them to take home. They will be small pieces of art which can be left out, adding to their home decor, instead of being stuck in a drawer. They will be around for years to come, keeping fresh the memories of your special day.
Amy

 

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Are You Getting Married?

Your wedding day is a day to remember the rest of your life. It should be a day filled with unique and specially made accessories and favors to make it even more memorable. A great way to do this is to have items such as your bride and groom toasting glasses, and the cake knife serving set hand painted. You could even have them painted to match the design of your invitations.
They can be painted with acrylic enamel painted and the glass can be baked to cure the paint. The plastic on the cake knife and serving set will not allow them to be baked, however they can be coated with varnish to add durability. The paint cures being air dried within 21 days.
In addition to the toasting glasses for the bride and groom, other items such as the glasses for the wedding party including parents can be painted. You could even give hand painted glasses to your guests as a wedding favor. It really makes a nice gesture and something special they can remember your day by.
The centerpieces for your tables, the dinner plates, and even the cake plates can be hand painted. If you prefer disposable plates instead of the clear glass plates, that can be done also. They too will cure within 21 days when air dried. You do not have to wait that long before using them. They can be hand washed and re-used if you change your mind about throwing them out.
Your day can be coordinated with the same theme and colors throughout. This is a cheap way to decorate and make your day the way you want it. It will be truly your special day.
Amy

 

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I have been busy working on getting some orders filled that are for wedding gifts and favors. I just completed a lovely bridal shower gift for my best friend’s daughter. I really hope she likes it.

At last weeks shower I gave her the wedding signature platter. This week at her next shower I am giving her a hand painted 9 piece Margarita Set. This set is brightly painted with polka dots in multi-colors. The dots are different sizes even down to the dots on the base. This set will be wonderful for entertaining guests when they come over for a visit. Even the salt/sugar plate is painted on the reverse side to added color.

The paint used is acrylic enamel paint. It is non-toxic. The pieces have all been baked to set the paint. The bottom side of the plate has been sealed with varnish to added protection to the paint as it is being used.

These pieces are dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack. I do however recommend hand washing to preserve the design. They are durable and should provide the bride and groom with years of use.

Amy

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The Wedding Day to Remember

Wine Glasses Hand Painted for the Wedding ReceptionEtsy Shop .

You have dreamed of this day since you were a little girl. You are daddy’s little princess and you want this day to be beautiful and to go on without a hitch. You deserve this day to be just what you have always wanted.

An artist can add just the right touch to make it extra special. Imagine your guests when they see the lovely plates that are not just the plain old banquet plates, but ones that are actually a piece of artwork. Your wine glasses or beer glasses for that matter, can match your dinner plates. Your centerpiece at each table can even follow the same design and color theme as the glasses and plates. The wine glasses can even be painted for all of your guests and
be the wedding favor for them to take as they leave. What a great way to keep this memory near and dear to them.

You turn to the wedding cake table to see the lovely hand painted dessert plates. Yes, they match too! Your day will be complete and one that will be remember by all, and not just by you and your new husband. It will be a day to remember for many years to come. People will still be talking about it as the years move on.

To learn more, feel free to contact me. I’d love to hear from you!

Amy

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