Chris from Just a Girl is here to show you a simple way to jazz up some wooden utensils that you can find at any grocery story, Dollar Tree or discount store. With a little paint you too can make a thoughful host gift.
Hi there! I’m Chris from Just a Girl, and Beckie has asked me to share an inexpensive gift idea with you. The gift idea? Easy enough. Getting this post to her in a timely manner? Not so much. Not only is Beckie the savviest blogger I’ve ever met, she might possibly be the most patient. 
I figure I can get two gifts out of these supplies, so it’s well within my $5.00 budget. Woo hoo! I taped off the actual spoon and sprayed it with some primer. I wanted to make sure the paint stayed put.
The next part is completely up to the artist. I simply taped off different sections of the handle and mixed up a couple different shades of green to match the towel I purchased. I may or may not have used a hair dryer to speed things up just a bit. Not needed if you have more patience than me.
Once the paint is all dry, I recommend a clear coat of polycrylic (water based poly) to keep the paint from scratching or wearing off.
While they’re obviously not dishwasher safe, they would certainly hold up well if hand washed. Aaaand they certainly add a splash of color to an otherwise neutral serving utensil!
I was able to get two gifts out of this project at the whopping cost of $3.50 a piece. Nice! This would serve as a great hostess gift, but I’m sure others would appreciate it as well!
Thank you to Beckie for asking me to join in and thank you to her readers for reading along! Have a happy, safe, and (hopefully) inexpensive holiday season!
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