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Let Them Eat Cake! How to Etch Glass

April 22, 2013  My Projects | Uncategorized

 

How to Etch Glass tutorial - makes the perfect gift!  kellyelko.com

Less than three weeks until Mother’s Day!  If I want to remain happily married for another 17 years, I know what I’ve got to do.

Come up with a fabulous gift to show my mother in law what an amazing wife her son chose!

Simple craft idea to the rescue – how to etch glass!

How to etch glass - DIY etched glass cake cover - so simple and great gifts!  kellyelko.com

There’s nothing my mother in law loves more than cake.

Growing up, my hubs told me there were trips to the bakery …

every single day!

 

So what better to give my mom in law for Mother’s Day than a cake cover etched with the words …

Let Them Eat Cake!

How to etch glass - so simple and great gifts!  kellyelko.com

Diamond pendants, Coach purses, mani/pedis?

That won’t impress her.

I know the way to my mother in law’s heart and it’s through her stomach.

How do you think I’ve managed to stay peacefully married for so many years?

 

Etched Glass Cake Cover

1) Clean glass cake cover (found mine at HomeGoods)
2) Apply Martha Stewart Self Adhesive Stencils to the glass (I did each word separately)
3) Brush on a thick coat of Martha Stewart Glass Etching Cream
4) Wait 15 minutes and wash off
5) Peel off stencils
6) Bake a cake, put under dome and get ready for dessert

How to etch glass - so simple and great gifts!  kellyelko.com

How to etch glass - so simple and great gifts!  kellyelko.com

How to etch glass - so simple and great gifts!  kellyelko.com

So I’ll fill a plate with cakes, brownies, cookies and pastries and she’ll look lovingly upon me and say, “we are so lucky to have you in our family”.

She’ll probably just say thanks and then start devouring the goodies but a girl can dream can’t she.

 

P.S. I love this almost as much as I love my stamped silver spoons – I’m sharing how to stamp silver.

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  1. Kalamity Kelli

    April 22, 2013 at 5:52 am

    What a great idea Kelly! My son is getting married next month and going to showers over and over again, I’m running out of gifts (not to mention money) and this will fit the bill! I already have the etching kit so all I need is a cake plate cover – wonder if my mom will give her’s up?!?!?

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  2. [email protected] This Top That

    April 22, 2013 at 8:25 am

    What a great idea. I love this and may just have to do for mom!

    Reply
  3. Colleen

    April 22, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Sisters would love this also (hint, hint)! 😉

    Reply
  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    April 22, 2013 at 9:02 am

    What a great project…pinned! I need to do this one!

    Reply
  5. Bliss

    April 22, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I’ve got the glass cake dome. I’ve got the metal bottom. I could make a cake. So I think I will pin this then keep it for myself since around here I’m the one who’s heart is via stomach. Better yet… perhaps I should send this link to my daughter in law?

    Bliss

    Reply
  6. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses

    April 22, 2013 at 9:19 am

    That is SO cute! What a great idea … I’m sure your mother-in-law will love it!

    Reply
  7. Jules

    April 22, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Adhesive stencils? Holy Moly! Are they reusable? I’ve got to google those babies. My husband has one of those sandblasting machines in the garage that can etch glass, clean up car parts, etc. Time for him to give me a lesson! Let them eat cake… One of my favorite queenly sayings! xoxo jules

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  8. Laura S

    April 22, 2013 at 9:38 am

    This is so cute! Your Mother n law will love you more. Was it dfficult to line up your stencils?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      April 22, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Thanks Laura and the stencils were a cinch to line up. They peel off easily if you need to adjust them too.

      Reply
  9. Thistle

    April 22, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Marie Antoinette would have been proud! I just got a gift for a bridal shower yesterday….a toaster oven….LOL! This would have been so much cuter!

    Have a great day rock star!
    karianne

    Reply
  10. Carol

    April 22, 2013 at 10:10 am

    I love this! I It looks like something you bought at a spendy boutique.

    Reply
  11. Johnnie

    April 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Very cool! I am still trying to figure out what I want to make for Mother’s Day. This is so unique and I love the “let them eat cake”!

    Reply
  12. Kiana

    April 22, 2013 at 11:21 am

    LOVE this tutorial! I am soooo going to do this! Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    April 22, 2013 at 11:35 am

    You’re ideas are always so clever and full of a healthy dose of whimsy … let them eat cake 😉 As with all you do and create, I love this.
    Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Patricia Krank

    April 22, 2013 at 11:51 am

    I so love this idea! I found a cake cover at the Goodwill and I can’t wait to add some personality to it. Thanks so much for sharing and blessings to you, [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way

    April 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    I absolutely LOVE your new cake dome! What a great idea and a great job!
    Leslie

    Reply
  16. Nana Diana

    April 22, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    Wow, Kelly! If I had another son I would want you to marry him. You must be a wonderful daughter-in-law. Oh-wait- I do have another son- but the timing is probably not right-plus you’re married so I guess it’s a No Go! She will love it!!! xo Diana

    Reply
  17. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

    April 22, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I love this Kelly! I think your mother in law and mine may be related. 😉 This is a fantastic Mother’s Day gift! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I’m sure she will love it.
    Nancy

    Reply
  18. KC @ Real Coake

    April 22, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    So pretty! I love etched glass…so pretty and makes a great gift, too.
    KC

    Reply
  19. Jill Flory

    April 22, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Great idea! I love it!

    Reply
  20. Little Bit

    April 22, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Besides the fact it is so darn cute, it’s so easy. I didn’t know Martha had these items… I’m pinning. Little Bit

    Reply
  21. [email protected]

    April 22, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Very cool idea Kelly! Your glass cake dome looks great!

    Reply
  22. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

    April 22, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    How fun! I am hosting a craft night at my house this week and we will be etching glass. I’ve never done it before! Love this idea.

    Reply
  23. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    April 22, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Love this, Kelly! I’m totally stealing your idea for my own mother in law…she will love it!

    Reply
  24. Audrey Zumwalt

    April 22, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Really cute Kelly and looks so professional, You will make your Mother In Law very happy.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

    Reply
  25. Tana Conley

    April 22, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    This is fabulous! Thanks for sharing how to do this. I’ve never tried glass etching, but it’s been on my mental to-do list for a long time! Now, I think I could be brave enough to try it!

    Reply
  26. Lady Delores LeBoeuf

    April 22, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    GREAT IDEA….thnx for sharing, Love & Blessings…

    Reply
  27. vel

    April 22, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    I really have to get this etching stuff. Lovely gift, I’m sure any woman would love something like this!

    Reply
  28. Tanya

    April 23, 2013 at 4:07 am

    I absolutely love this Kelly!! I need to try etching some time, this turned out so pretty. I would love for you to share with us at the Pretty Things link party (live now!)

    xo, Tanya
    http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/04/pretty-things-link-party-17-and-party.html

    Reply
  29. Heidi @ Decor & More

    April 23, 2013 at 6:49 am

    I just got my first cake dome ever (I feel so grown up now!) and I am totally doing this project! Thanks for sharing, Kelly!!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  30. Jamie

    April 23, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    OMG I love this! What a fantastic idea 😉
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply
  31. Carissa

    April 23, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    This turned out so cute! I love it. Great job. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Laura Bray

    April 23, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    This is a great idea! I love how clean and simple the style is, yet it looks so special.

    Reply
  33. Melissa

    April 23, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Adorable! Such a fun idea. This project was a blast and I’m all about etching everything now, so simple and fun.

    Reply
  34. Shannon Fox

    April 23, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Great project Kelly!! Love it :))) Let Them Eat Cake… lol. Just love it!!

    Reply
  35. [email protected]

    April 23, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    What a fantastic project Kelly!!…Need to get some of Martha’s etching cream!…

    Reply
  36. Karen

    April 23, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I have seen this product but never tried it. Will be trying now! My mother in law lives closer to you than me. Mother’s day is all about me around here. Me, me, me, me, me, me. My kids asked me what I wanted. I told them a day to do nothing, with no one bothering me.

    Reply
  37. Nancy

    April 24, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    That is stunning!! what a great idea! I have got to find a cake cover and do that…..
    Love the idea…
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

    Reply
  38. Andrea

    April 24, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    this is such a good idea gift for showers & weddings! love it.

    Reply
  39. [email protected]

    April 24, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I’ve always wanted to use that glass etching thing! It’s definitely on my crafting to do list!

    Reply
  40. Ellora @ CreativelySouthern

    April 24, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Kelly, I love the cake stand cover!! I’ve been wanting to try the etched glass project and this has definitely inspired me. It turned out great!! Pinning this one!

    Reply
  41. Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life...

    April 28, 2013 at 7:44 am

    You crack me up Kelly!
    Your mother in law lucked out when her son found you!! This is a great gift and she will be in heaven!
    I hope you get lovely gifts for Mother’s day too!

    Reply
  42. camille

    April 30, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I LOVE it! I’ve been trying to find a way to personalize glasses for each member of the family so that we can have “all day cups” around here without getting them mixed up. This is perfect!

    Reply
  43. Sherry

    April 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    LOVE this!

    Reply
  44. lynn cockrell

    August 10, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Great job on this cake cover! I, too, love to stencil on most anything and stenciling on glass turns it from plain to special!

    Reply
  45. Mischa

    April 6, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    How fantastic! Does this hold up to washing as well?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      April 6, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Yes – it can be hand washed or go right into the dishwasher!

      Reply
      • Mischa

        April 6, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! Can’t wait to try several fun things from your site…love it and thanks for the fast response!

        Reply
  46. Hope Aguilera

    April 21, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Hi, I want to do this project but the stencils that are linked are about 1\2 inch tall. Yours look bigger, can you tell me if you have a different size?

    Reply
  47. Carrol

    December 26, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    These two crafts sound great. Can’t wait to try them. I do lots of different things and go to crafts sales to sell them. I’ve done all kinds of bird feeders, bird houses and birdbaths. It’s time to try something different.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 27, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Glad you like Carrol – happy new year!

      Reply
  48. Mary

    February 12, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Kelly Kelly Kelly wow fist of all I want to start shopping with you. 5 dollar table are you kidding me. Wtg I’m bowing at this time. I ju.st love how you itch that on the pie/cupcake plate top. I’m not sure but must of missed the degree cooking time on this. Love the saying on it too.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      February 13, 2018 at 8:57 am

      Hi Mary – you don’t put this in the oven! Just apply the etching cream, wait 15 minutes and rinse off!

      Reply

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