This might be a little silly (or a bit TMI) for some folks, but I think it’s cute.
Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy piece of “couples” artwork for less than $20 and in under an hour (not counting drying time.)
When I was at SNAP! I saw spoons that had been hammered flat and had text hammered into them. (I cannot remember the vendor that had them, so sorry.) I think they were designed to be little plant or garden markers. Anyhow, a few weeks later I saw a big bin of spoons at my local Goodwill and found two that I thought had a kind of cool design on them. And for .29 cents a piece, why not?
Supplies needed:
- Old frame and glass
- 1 can silver and 1 can black spray paint (I used Krylon)
- adhesive letters (I used my Cricut and Contact paper)
- acrylic paint (I used Martha Stewart’s Sea Lavender and Blue Sky)
- strong adhesive (I like Amazing Goop)
- 2 spoons (best if one is a little bigger than the other)
The colors I used match our bedroom, but obviously, you could choose whatever like. If you wanted to, you could also make this work for the kitchen.
I took an old frame that I had laying around and spray painted it silver.
Then I took the glass from the frame and I spray painted it black. (Yes, you can spray paint anything, including glass.)
I played around with the placement of the spoons and the contact paper letters.
At the end of the day, I thought our names made it too busy and opted to leave them off of the project.
I figured out where the spoons would go and adhered the letters accordingly. Once the letters were pressed on, I added the two blue paint colors I wanted. (Just squirt the paint directly onto the glass.)
Apply the paint, making sure your brush strokes go in one direction only. (I chose side to side, horizontally.) When the paint is set (but not totally dry) go ahead and carefully start peeling up the letters. I used the tip of an exacto knife and tweezers to pull them off.
When all of the letters have been peeled away and the paint is dry, apply the adhesive to the lowest part of the back of the spoon (basically where the bowl of the spoon rests when you set it on the table) and also on the back of the handle where it hits the table.
Once the glue is applied to the spoons, carefully position them where you want them and let them sit. I let mine cure overnight, just to be sure it was nice and secure.
I love how it turned out. I think it’s fun and whimsical, and it is certainly unique.
What do you think? Happy crafting!
MiMi says
May 21, 2012 at 4:27 PMCheesy and adorable. I want. 🙂
reFresh reStyle says
May 21, 2012 at 4:51 PMGreat idea! Love it!
Sara @ CleverPinkPirate.com says
May 21, 2012 at 5:27 PMThis is way too cute!!
Natalie says
May 21, 2012 at 7:43 PMAhhaha!! I love it so much! Thanks for the great idea!
Colleen says
May 21, 2012 at 8:02 PMThat is adorable.
I think I might do it with forks.
Because we’re that classy.
Tamarin says
May 3, 2017 at 3:29 AMI laughed way more than i should have at tHIs comment!! An oldie, but still a goodie!! 😀 Love the cute diy gift also. Gonna try it today <3
Colleen says
May 21, 2012 at 8:02 PMThat is adorable.
I think I might do it with forks.
Because we’re that classy.
Colleen says
May 21, 2012 at 8:02 PMThat is adorable.
I think I might do it with forks.
Because we’re that classy.
Laura@Elegant Nest says
May 21, 2012 at 10:10 PMCute! Reminds me of the old saying…”Spooning leads to Forking!” Ha! Could not resist…
Bliss says
May 21, 2012 at 11:23 PMI think it’s fun!
~Bliss~
Shawn says
May 22, 2012 at 1:34 AMSuper cute! I would love this with old monogrammed spoons, like the one I had made into a ring!
Kristy says
May 22, 2012 at 2:50 AMMy Anniversary is TOMORROW and I have old monogrammed spoons! Perfect timing!! 🙂 it’s adorable!
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise says
May 22, 2012 at 11:33 AMClever and cute!!
Our Pinteresting Family says
May 22, 2012 at 12:10 PMAdorable!
nest of posies says
May 22, 2012 at 12:38 PMi totally love this.
i’m so going to do this.
xoxo
kellie
Kelli says
May 22, 2012 at 1:51 PMLOVE!!!!!
PitterAndGlink says
May 22, 2012 at 9:09 PMHahahaha! This is great!!!
Katie says
May 23, 2012 at 10:53 AMAhhh! I love it–so stinking creative!!!
Stacy says
May 23, 2012 at 11:45 AMThis is FABULOUS!!! 🙂 What a great idea! I’ll be keeping my eyes open at yard sales for sure. 🙂
~Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents
Beverly Pennington says
May 27, 2012 at 8:45 PMLOVE LOVE LOVE – that is too cute!
At The Picket Fence says
May 28, 2012 at 2:53 PMSoooo cute! I love this idea. Pinned it!
Heather
furrrball says
June 1, 2012 at 4:21 AMDon’t have a cricut so I’m going to print the words using black ink on white card stock, glue on the spoons, and frame it in a shadow box. May not look as sharp but I won’t have to dust the spoons!
Jen Lossing says
June 1, 2012 at 5:25 AMThis is adorable. How clever and unique. Great job!
Michelle {Daydream Believers} says
June 2, 2012 at 12:07 AMHaha This is SO funny! Great job! 🙂
Happy Day!
Michelle
http://www.daydreambelievers.net
Jennifer says
June 2, 2012 at 5:14 AMHehehe! So fun!!
thistlewoodfarm says
June 2, 2012 at 2:16 PMThis is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing and thanks for the inspiration.
🙂 blessings,
karianne
Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.com says
June 2, 2012 at 4:12 PMI think it’s hilarious! I have a friend who’s getting married in a month and I can’t make the wedding. She’s just goofy enough to enjoy this too. Thanks so much for sharing the idea!
Susie {a.k.a. Mrs V} says
June 3, 2012 at 3:20 PMI absolutely love this! I have just the spot to add one to our home, thank you so much for the inspiration!!
Kathryn says
June 3, 2012 at 11:01 PMCute idea!
Taylor-Ann says
June 4, 2012 at 5:26 PMSuch a cute idea. I would love if you came and linked up some of your great posts to my link party @ Show Off Monday on Kampen Lane. http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/06/show-off-monday-9.html
~Taylor-Ann
Debbiedoo's says
June 13, 2012 at 7:17 PMThis is absolutely adorable! I just saw Karianne did one almost like it, and so wished I would have seen this inspiration before our Anniversary in May. Maybe next year:) I have to pin it to remember.
Becca says
June 18, 2012 at 4:15 AMI don;t know how I missed this post- but it is just darling!! What a great idea!
xo Becca
Sarah says
July 18, 2012 at 6:58 PMOkay I’m trying not to leave you a raving comment about how frustrated I am after trying to recreate this as an anniversary present for my sister, but I’m on a tight budget and just spent that said budget on the supplies for this.
After waiting for the acrylic paint to set I pulled off the letters only to have the layer of black spray paint and much of the surrounding acrylic paint peel off as well, leaving a clear spot of glass where my letters should be.
Was I suppose to paint one side black and then use the acrylic paint on the other side? If so, your tutorial did not specify. Or perhaps I should have let both the black spray paint and the acrylic paint dry longer? I don’t know… but I’m very disappointed.
Sandra Hersey says
March 3, 2013 at 3:08 PMI cannot wait to make this for my daughter’s shower! Love.love.love! Great blog too!
Kara Hanson says
May 6, 2014 at 12:20 AMHow can you this much creative?Awesome idea and in a less span of time!!!!Definitely want to try this because it’s an affordable rate.
vivienne says
May 6, 2014 at 11:36 AMThank you!
Lauren says
July 24, 2014 at 3:48 PMI am making this as we speak for mine and my husband’s anniversary. He loves my corny projects; thanks for posting!!!
courtney says
December 16, 2014 at 7:16 PMI am going to do this as décor for my kitchen. I would like to make a frame with my son’s baby fork in it and put it right below the spooning one. I need a cute saying though. I thought of putting “Spooning since 2005” on one and putting “Forked in 2008” on the other one for my son.
Amber says
May 21, 2015 at 10:58 AMwhat size is this? An 8×10 or 5×7?
Thanks!
Vivienne says
May 26, 2015 at 8:50 AMHi Amber, it is an 8 x 10.
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Phoebe says
January 5, 2016 at 2:36 AMHow ADORABLE
Shea says
February 10, 2016 at 8:41 AMToo cute! What size letters did you use?
Vivienne says
February 10, 2016 at 3:10 PMThanks, Shea. I don’t recall what size they are, but that’s part of the beauty of this project… no rules, no exact measurements. You can totally make it yours. 🙂
T says
November 26, 2016 at 7:24 AMSome of us need the extra help! Lol. Frusterating when just starting tO craft and INSTRUCTIONS are Vague. KNOWING The letter sIze would be of Great help
Kevin Smith says
May 1, 2017 at 2:49 AMHAHA, THAT WAS AMAZING DIY IDEA EVER. SO CHEAP AND SIMPLE TO MAKE ONE. THANKS 🙂
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September 21, 2017 at 2:58 AMThere is a great pleasure on giving a handmaiden gift. Loved your idea 🙂
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Allen | Drillez says
July 29, 2018 at 3:43 AMThis is a great idea. I loved your idea. Thanks for the sharing great idea!
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September 4, 2018 at 7:04 AMThis is an AMAZING idea! Thank you so much for sharing and thanks for the inspiration.
Dad Life says
May 23, 2019 at 2:01 PMWe have some friends that are getting married soon and will be making the spooning gift for them. As in addition to the spooinging to lay next to one another they also love playing the game spoons so it works for both!