Etching

Your family's probably a lot like mine. 

For years we've gone around the table and everyone says what they are thankful for. 

A couple years ago I mixed it up a bit and had family members right down their "thanks" and I included a couple Bible verses on Thankfulness. 

So for this year, I made a special jar that incorporates this tradition.

I cut several strips of paper in various colors. 

Added a small binder clip and attached it to the ribbon to keep it the pieces of paper together.

Here's a little picture tutorial of how I did the etching:

Start with something glass with a clean and clear surface. 

For this plate, I'm going to etch on the back.

 I used this Armour Etch cream. I'm sure there are other out there.

I created a stencil with vinyl and my Silhouette. 

You could use contact paper and cut out your own design.

 Because I'm doing this on the back of the dish, I cut out my stencil backwards or as a mirror image.

 Apply a thick coat of the etching cream and follow the directions on the bottle 

(5 minutes in the case of Armour Etch). Wipe off with a wet paper towel.

Finished product!

My friend Kate and I etched all sorts of things last week:

What are some of your Thanksgiving traditions?