papered paint cup
Friday, January 3, 2014 at 5:00AM When my daughter wanted to have some friends over to paint, I ran to my local Dollar Tree and grabbed a few disposable plastic tubs to use for paint cups. That was supposed to be the end of it. Well, if you know me, you know I just couldn't leave those cups plain. Time was a factor, so I kept it really simple. Plus this way, no one's heart will be broken if you throw them away at the end of the day.
You only need a few supplies: *a disposable plastic cup or tupperware *deli paper *craft paint *paint pens *decorative tape *gel medium or adhesive OPTIONAL: *gelliplate *brayer
STEP 1. Choose your container and grab some deli paper. I chose to use the gelliplate to paint my deli paper, but you could paint your own design on it instead.
STEP 2. Once your paper is painted and completely dry, cut it in to strips. I measured the height of my cup then cut two strips just wide enough so they would overlap. I cut several more to fill in where my strips didn't meet and to use for shapes and monograms.
STEP 3. Adhere your strips to your container. Smooth out wrinkles as you go. Set aside to let dry completely.
STEP 4. Once your cup is covered and dry, begin adding your layers. I started by adding some washi tape to the top and bottom borders. Then I cut a monogram from painted deli paper and glued that to the center of the cup. Once dry I added borders and pops of color with black and white paint pens.
These are easy, affordable and completely disposable. The girls were thrilled that their paint cups were pretty. I was thrilled that they were happy! Enjoy!
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Reader Comments (5)
Do you know what is deli paper is called in the UK?
Will you be my mom?
Diane - I do not know what it is called in the UK but maybe if I describe it, you will find that helpful. Deli paper is a sheet of waxy paper that sandwiches are wrapped in at a deli. It is close to wax paper in the supermarket but less waxy. In the US it is sold at big warehouse stores like Sam's Club which is in the Walmart family. It is like a cross between wax paper and parchment paper in the grocery store. Does that help?
No you have to be my mom SK! hahaha! Thanks for the response to the deli paper. The original post somehow wound up in spam and I fixed it! xo
Hi Diane -
I hope that Sandi' post helped you find the deli paper. Let me know you have can not and I would be happy to drop some in the mail to you. !!! xo Rae