A couple weeks ago, I saw this cookie plate and milk jug set in a magazine.
I loved the idea of having a plate and milk jug for Santa, but at $19.99 this one was more than I wanted to spend. So I started thinking about how I could make my own version.
I had a flash of inspiration as I was throwing a Frappucino bottle into the recycle bin and I knew I had struck upon a perfect plan.
Cookie Plate & Milk Jug for Santa
For this project you will need:
1 Frappucino bottle
1 clear plate ($0.99 at Ikea)
Adhesive Remover
Spray Glue
Hard Coat Mod Podge
Remove label from the Frappucino bottle. Use WD-40 or some other adhesive remover to remove the sticky residue. Wash and dry the bottle thoroughly.
Remove any labels from plate. Wash and dry plate thoroughly.
Next, you need to create the image for your bottle and plate. You could use anything. Cut pictures from wrapping paper, old Christmas cards, stickers, etc. I choose to create mine using my Cricut.
Your bottle label should measure 8 1/2″ X 2 12/”. Spray the back of your bottle label with spray glue and wrap it around the bottle, pressing tightly as you go. I added the snowman at the end of my label to help cover up the crease.
For your plate, paint a light layer of Mod Podge on your plate and place your decorations where you want them. Once everything is in place, paint a layer of Mod Podge over the entire plate.
No matter how many times you use Mod Podge, you will now inevitably think you have ruined your project.
Don’t panic. Let the Mod Podge dry for 20 minutes and it will become clear. Apply 2-3 more coats of Mod Podge letting it dry 20 minutes between each coat.
The Hard Finish Mod Podge needs to “cure” for 4 weeks, after which it can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Start now and I think you will be fine to use it for Christmas!
I just love the way this project turned out. Leaving cookies and milk for Santa was a huge deal when I was a kid and I know my son is going to love this new tradition.
Does this version seem a little too crafty for you? Click here to see an easier version of this project that even the most uncrafty soul can tackle.
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This is amazingly cute! I didn’t realize Mod Podge has a ‘hard finish’ option – I learn something new whenever I visit new (to me) blogs
Thanks, Jill. I totally agree about learning something new every time I visit a new blog. There are so many creative people out there. Thanks for stopping by!
I love it. What a great idea!
How fun! I love your frappuccino milk bottle.
I have a giveaway going on right now. I would love you to stop by and enter.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by, Jamie!
I love this! So creative! I’d love for you to link this up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html
Thanks, Danielle. I linked up with your carnival. Thanks for the invite.
I like your version better.
Awww…thanks, Rosemary!
So creative and crafty! I love upcycled projects! We would love it if you would please link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays.
http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html
I always wanted to get around to doing something like this. Yours turned out adorable.
Thanks so much, Tara. There’s always next year! That’s what I keep telling myself when I see cute Christmas projects at this point!
How cute and Santa gets so hungry- you are kind to feed him
Smiles while I visit from Takes of a Trophy Wife’s WILL CRAFT FOR….linky party,
Suzanne in NW Illinois
Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne!