DIY: Anna Griffin Green Floral Glass Dessert Plates
Landra Lynn
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Perfect for those special occasions or even everyday, these French inspired plates are perfect for any kitchen year round, and are very easy to create. Make one for display or g 
ift, or make an entire set for use. After this project is completed, the plates are washable by hand only.
For this craft, you will need:
- Clear glass dessert plates
- Yes® Glue, or any glue that will adhere to glass and dry clear
- A paintbrush
- A small roller
- Waxed paper
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- A cardboard box large enough for the plate to fit into
- Krylon® Gloss enamel spray paint, in sage
- Scissors
- Anna Grififin "Bright Green Floral" scrapbook paper (available at scrapbook stores or online at Paper Addict)
Start by taking the plate and putting it face down on your work space. (You will be working with the bottom of the plate, so that the design shows through the glass.) Using scissors, cut enough paper to cover the bottom of the plate from the printed scrapbook sheet. Arrange the paper in the center of the plate.
Next, with the paintbrush gently apply the Yes® Glue gently to the front of the printed paper. Make sure you coat the paper evenly before adhering to the glass. Do this for all dessert plates.
Place a sheet of wax paper, just larger than the size of the plate, over the back of the plate. Gently use the roller over the top of the paper to eliminate any air bubbles and smooth the surface.
Remove the wax paper, and clean the glass to remove any excess glue. Allow the plate to dry completely, which may take a couple hours.
If you are using acrylic paint, decorate the back of the plate as desired. This can be done by using brushes, sponges, or any other application method and in any color you wish. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
Place the plate face down (bottom side up) inside the cardboard box, which will protect from any overspray. Using the spray paint, coat the entire bottom of the plate. Repeat five or six more times until the bottom of the plate has a solid, opaque appearance. Once it has dried completely, usually within a couple hours, you are ready to hand wash and enjoy your plate.
For this craft, you will need:
- Clear glass dessert plates
- Yes® Glue, or any glue that will adhere to glass and dry clear
- A paintbrush
- A small roller
- Waxed paper
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- A cardboard box large enough for the plate to fit into
- Krylon® Gloss enamel spray paint, in sage
- Scissors
- Anna Grififin "Bright Green Floral" scrapbook paper (available at scrapbook stores or online at Paper Addict)
Start by taking the plate and putting it face down on your work space. (You will be working with the bottom of the plate, so that the design shows through the glass.) Using scissors, cut enough paper to cover the bottom of the plate from the printed scrapbook sheet. Arrange the paper in the center of the plate.
Next, with the paintbrush gently apply the Yes® Glue gently to the front of the printed paper. Make sure you coat the paper evenly before adhering to the glass. Do this for all dessert plates.
Place a sheet of wax paper, just larger than the size of the plate, over the back of the plate. Gently use the roller over the top of the paper to eliminate any air bubbles and smooth the surface.
Remove the wax paper, and clean the glass to remove any excess glue. Allow the plate to dry completely, which may take a couple hours.
If you are using acrylic paint, decorate the back of the plate as desired. This can be done by using brushes, sponges, or any other application method and in any color you wish. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
Place the plate face down (bottom side up) inside the cardboard box, which will protect from any overspray. Using the spray paint, coat the entire bottom of the plate. Repeat five or six more times until the bottom of the plate has a solid, opaque appearance. Once it has dried completely, usually within a couple hours, you are ready to hand wash and enjoy your plate.