I am super dee duper excited to share with you these adorable color-blocked painted utensils! I made them for my “mommy friends” (as Sadie calls them….we usually exchange Valentines along side the kiddos at my annual Valentine party-if you are a friend of mine-LOOK AWAY. Or at least act surprised….), and I’m smitten. I grabbed some nice bamboo utensils (affiliate link) and whipped them up over the course of a few days. They really were quite simple to make and are so striking, don’t you think? I hope each of my friends can find a color combo that works in their kitchen! If not, well…it’s still usable, right? Hide it in the drawer or somethin’.
DIY instructions below!
I propped them up to dry upside down in various cups and vases.
and of course, I made a FREE printable to go with the project idea! I have them available-one with the saying by itself (in case you want to add it to another kitchen gift), and one with the additional *hand wash only advice.
I think they look so purty all laid out in a row.
I love these! The colors are so fresh. What a great gift idea!
thanks!
These are so pretty and I think these might be a good gift for students going off to uni.
true! so many people would love them I’m sure! Also would make a great wedding gift combined with something from their registry 🙂
I realize Amazon may be an affiliate, but I just saw this same type of bamboo spoon at Bed Bath and Beyond for $6 for 6 spoons. Good idea.
thanks for the tip! for me, it’s easier to check out on Amazon than drag all the kids to BB&B 😉
These are adorable! Another good option is some simple woodburning designs, which I did for some of my friends this past year. Bamboo is dishwasher safe (without the paint) so if you want to keep that trait, woodburning is a good choice. I do love the colorful ones, though!
fun idea!!
Love these! We painted wooden spoons at our MOPS group – we used Martha Stewart paints which are dishwasher safe! No need to spray the sealer! Mine has been washed in the dishwasher several times and still looks great. I love the tag!
great tip! thanks!
How cute and simple. love it!
Those are darling! I think cooking might be a little less “blah” with those around. 🙂
Ok. now i think i need some!
Well done! They look so great!!
Jessica
Super cute idea!
Those are really cute! I LOVE that you don’t reserve the fun tags for kids only. =)
I made a bunch of painted bamboo spoons in the fall and absolutely ADORE them. They make cooking so much more fun!
Thanks for sharing!! these are so beautiful in a Minimalist way (my favorite way :)) i gotta make myself some of these!!
did you use regular paint?
yup just normal craft paint! just make sure to use a clear sealer after painting (I used some spray sealer)
While I think it’s a fabulous look and a great idea, if I had to wash my wooden spoons by hand, they would be for decoration only! 🙂
I love these! The colors are great – makes me think of the lobster buoys I see here in Maine all year long. Thanks for sharing!!!
thank you for sharing! i love the tags and painted utensils!
AHHHH! I love these so much! Your color choices are perfection. 😉
thanks lady! 🙂
What type of paint did you use?
just regular craft paint with a sealer 🙂