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Fashion Swap Party: Linen Spray Bottles Etched with Feminine Designs From "Weekend Entertaining" episode WKE-302

PDF Download the dress, hat and shoe templates

As parting gifts for the guests, show host Jeanne Benedict and the party host (Andrea) decorate glass spray bottles with a reverse-etching technique and include the same girl-themed shapes as the invitation.

This party is rated 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult, and is geared toward the skills of a frequent entertainer.

Hourly Breakdown

Total Prep Time -- 16 hours
Linen Spray Bottles -- 2 hours

NOTE: For a PDF file of the templates for the dress, hat and shoe, please click on the PDF link, above right.

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A useful and pretty party favor for your guests is to make them an etched bottle filled with linen spray.

Materials --

8 oz. glass bottles with spray nozzle
Contact paper
Masking tape
Sponge brush
Pencil
Scissors
Etching cream
Latex gloves
Safety glasses
Bowl of water
Sponge
Linen spray
Funnel
Etching patterns

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Linen Spray Bottles Etched with Feminine Designs

1. Trace the patterns onto contact paper and cut out the designs.

2. Peel away the backing on the patterns and adhere to the glass bottles.

3. Using masking tape, make a border around the pattern on all four sides (figure A).

   DIY Tip: Cut the tape with decorative scissors to create a unique border edge.

4. Before using the etching cream, put on latex gloves, safety glasses and open a window for ventilation.

5. Lather the etching cream around the shape using a sponge brush (figure B). Cover the entire area within the taped border. This is going to create the reverse etching look.

   Expert Tip: You can personalize any glass item by etching a design that reflects your personality. An easy way to do this is by using precut stencils or even letters for monograms.

6. Allow the etching cream to sit for about five minutes. Peel off the masking tape border and rinse the bottle in water, using a sponge if necessary to remove all the etching cream. Then pat the bottle dry and pull off the pattern (figure C).

   Tip: Read package directions as different brands may have different activation times.

7. Using a funnel, pour the linen spray into the glass bottle. You can add a special touch by wrapping the spray nozzle with pink ribbon (figure D).

   Jeanne Tip: Linen spray is perfect for giving your room or your sheets a fresh scent. You can also add it to the water in your steam iron to perk up your clothes.

8. Along with the linen spray bottles for your guest, you can give them each a Mend 'n Tend Kit (figure E).

Into each kit place the following:

Organza bags
Mini scissors
Several mini spools of thread
Buttons
Tape measure
Hem tape
Needles
Safety pins

RESOURCES :

Hamilton Beach
234 Springs Rd.
Washington, NC 27889
Toll-free: 800-851-8900
Website: www.hamiltonbeach.com

All Occasions Party Rentals
Website: www.alloccasionspartyrentals.com

Earth Fare
Website: www.earthfare.com

Sarah's Hat Boxes
65 Holden Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
Phone: 603-547-3840
E-mail: sales@sarahshat boxes.com
Website: www.sarahshatboxes.com

Sew n Vac, Inc.
Website: www.sewnvac.net

GUESTS :

Harry Schwartz
Culinary Expert
PO Box 1320
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: 207-846-8881
E-mail: chefharry@chefharry.com
Website: www.chefharry.com

Pam Roberts
Fashion Expert
Pitch Press
9515 Cresta Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-559-8228
E-mail: pam@pitchpress.com
Website: www.PitchPress.com