I loved making Christmas gifts this year! My family does a smaller Christmas as our family has gotten larger. We all pull a name from "the hat" many months in advance of one family member (little kids excluded, it's up to the person or couple to get the kids something... We suggest just time and fun with no need to purchase anything for the kiddos). There is a price limit each year and a new theme. For example, one year we did consumables and this year was something homemade or handmade by you or someone else, thinking people could visit local shops or Etsy for ideas.
It took a few times but I was able to get it.
I found some great platters, almost thought of keeping them, and painted them and Boo, it all pealed off.
Step 1
Use medium grit sand paper to scratch the glaze so the chalk paint will stick. I used 100 grit sandpaper.
Step 2
For clean lines, use painter's tape to edge your plate.
Step 3
Apply a THIN layer of chalk paint with a foam brush. The foam leaves less visible lines compared to a brush. Let it dry for a few hours. Apply a second layer in the OPPOSITE direction. My plates needed three coats. Apply the third layer in the first direction.
When the platters are completely dry, carefully pull off the tape.
Attach a tag that says homemade with some washing instructions.
I printed the following on cardstock and taped it to the edge of the platter:
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