I’ve been eyeing some fun colored enameled serving spoons for the better part of a year. When I was out searching for a paella pan a few weeks ago, there were a ton of wooden spoons sitting at the register and I just decided to paint some myself.
I just taped my line, used a little craft paint, and finished off with a high gloss food safe shellac to give them that enameled look.
Small side note, however, you should hand wash these, as any wooden kitchen accessory and be mindful of the painted area if using them to cook as it could melt or chip.
I love it because it can be customized to any color you could want! Wouldn’t this be such a fun bridal shower gift?
Have a HAPPY HAPPY Wednesday out there, guys!
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I was just introduced to your blog from Victoria and I am in complete awe! Can’t wait to follow along from now on, I am so inspired by your hard work and ambitions! Also, need to make these wooden spoons – so simple + stylish!
I just love following your blog E and plan to get to work on this project this weekend!
Gosh, I’ve wanted to do this for a while. Great job with the spoons, and the styling!
Possibly you are reading my mind. This is perfect timing for me – my best friend is getting married and I wanted to give her a big bowl from the registry and fill it up with some handmade items. Painted/dipped/somehow-colored wooden utensils were first on the list but I wasn’t sure where to get started. Thanks… I’ll keep you posted on how they go!
Yes! I would love to see what you come up with!
These are fantastic! The styling of the project is perfect too!
Would love to try this as a wedding gift.
Just saw on Vmac that you are from Columbus, OH! I grew up in cincinnati and columbus! OSU!
Cheers,
Anna
Yeah! I love meeting C-bus people!!
ERIN. I love them!! Doing this this weekend!!!!
super cute.
Love this little DIY!
Your BTS story was incredibly inspiring – go Erin!!
Found you via vmac+cheese and am now following
fashiontruffles.blogspot.com
Thank you, viv! I’m glad you hopped over!
Just stopped by for a read after being introduced to you on Vmac + Cheese. Looks like you’re a girl after my own heart. It’s no wonder we share the same first name too. I’ll definitely be back Erin!
Great idea! I think they would be perfect as a hostess gift or mothers day gift… Maybe tied up with some pretty flowers? It is inspiring me for spring!
I love this DIY… what a fun project! Thanks for sharing. (Found you from vmac+cheese, and adding you to my reader, pronto! xo
Duh, another awesome DIY!!!! Love it. Thanks for BTSing today. Your post was amazing!
These look great! What a fun way to brighten up plain old kitchen tools. I’m loving this series, btw.
First, I wanted to tell you I saw a bathroom wallpaper that looked just like your twine stamp wrapping paper and I thought of you.
Second, great interview on Vmac+Cheese. I didn’t know you are learning floral design. I’ve owned 2 very high end floral shops. I bought the first shop without ever having done floral design. Best way to learn is to get into a floral shop. It is a demanding business- constant deadlines and perishable product- but it is also very rewarding. Everyone loves flowers and you get to be a part of other people’s big life events. If you ever need tips or tricks, don’t hesitate to ask.
Third, when you have a baby, you’ll instantly become a baby person.
Carrie – we have to talk! I really do want to get out there into a floral shop and do some work in the industry at some point.
Also introduced to your blog via Vmac & Cheese- loving this idea! Really cute!
Great DIY Erin, I’ve been meaning to try this one for a while. Perhaps a weekend project in the making! I also popped over and checked out your BTS – very inspiring. I’m from Cape Town originally so if you ever need any suggestions, give me a shout! – Dene {www.gloss-white.com}
Just came over from Victoria’s blog, Loved your bio! This is such a great DIY project, I will be trying this one FOR SURE!!!
P.S. I totally relate to having a Martha Stuart obsession
<3 Kate
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Such a fun and easy project – I wish I’d though of it! I love the colors your picked, too.
Popped over from VMac because I absolutely love your story and your drive to publish such a great blog with what sounds like an insane schedule! Glad I did, because my sister would totally love this project… can’t wait to share with her and read more!
Just popped over from Victoria’s blog. This is another instance where I’m like ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ Such an amazing, easy and stylish DIY idea. Thanks for sharing! x
very cute!!
These look awesome!! I totally want to make some pretty colored wooden utensils now. I really loved your interview at Vmac + Cheese. I feel like I learned so much about you! I was super impressed with your story of how you put yourself through college and also appreciated that you said you don’t rest and relax. I don’t do much of that either and people always think I’m weird! Glad to know I’m not the only one who prefers a craft or cooking project as opposed to just sitting on the couch
Oh I just love this!!
Just read your post over at V&M and you seem to be one incredible woman with lots of passion, love and wisdom for what you do and will become!
Good Luck with your new business venture! I’m sure you will be nothing short of successful <3
These are fantastic! I’ll have to make some as a housewarming gift for a friend who’s about to close on her first home! Great interview at vmac, thanks for being so honest, I think it makes the rest of us feel human
I’d love for you to come link your craftiness up at my *Get Creative* party
http://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2012/02/get-creative-party-3-and-fun-features.html
Hope to see you there!
-Molly
Is that safe? If you don’t cover all the paint with the clear varnish, or if the varnish isn’t food safe…the high temperatures on your stove… I’m not sure about this.
Hi Mackenzie! I had the same concern also when I was making a cutting board a while back. After a bunch of research I found that shellac (yes, the old fashioned shellac!) is food safe and non-toxic. The shellac actually comes from the lac bug and is a natural secretion. You can buy it at most craft stores or home improvement stores.
http://paint-and-supplies.hardwarestore.com/60-352-shellacs/bulls-eye-shellac-sealer-and-finish-170639.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=170639&utm_campaign=googlebase
Additionally, one should be sure to cover the entire painted surface and hand wash only.
I haven’t read all the comments, but MILK PAINT is food safe. You can buy it premixed or as a powder.
http://www.milkpaint.com/
Thanks, Brooke! That is a great resource!
I just found your blog via Poppytalk’s mini-handmade roundup and I am so glad I did. These wooden spoons are beautiful; I can’t wait to try this myself!
What a great idea! Really love the paint colors, too.
I’m not usually a DIY person mostly because of time and effort (baby). This is so inspiring though, not too hard and using things I already have!
Thanks!
bxx
These are totally cute, I can’t wait to do this to my spoons!
Umm, these are too cute! love this idea and it looks so easy to not give it a try. thanks for sharing! xo
YESSSSS ERIN I LOVE THESE POSTS!
My spoons have much more personality now.
So great! I bet they’re lovely!
Wow. What a cool idea! They look great. I’ll bet even I could do this!
Melanie – I bet you can too!!
These are fantastic! I just Love them. Thanks
I found your lovely blog via Pinterest and am happy I did! My last name is Earnest so that caught my eye as much as your wonderful style. Thanks for sharing- I’ll be back often!
oh these are beautiful! i like your color choices
Beautiful idea. Love the colours and definitely have to make these with my son.
Thanks!
Jeanny
Tried spoons of my own… they came out pretty well!
http://www.hardlyhousewives.com/2012/03/painted-wooden-spoons.html
I loved this idea so much I had to try it. They turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
Just made my own rainbow! Thanks for the inspire!
http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2012/03/painting-wooden-spoons.html
Because I saw your spoons before discovering Erin’s Blog I came here to check them out! Think I found your blog via Paper Source. In any case I am glad to have found Erin and her great DIY tutorials/ideas. Thanks! to Both of You!
Awesome idea and so easy! What was the specific name for the paints you used for this? Love the colors!
wow! So colorful and cute!
wow, the colors are great! linking to your spoons tomorrow;-)
Try making these with liquid rubber, found in hardware store or marine supply store. Water resistant.
Love this idea! Super cute. I’m so making some! <3