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Summer Drink Station

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This backyard summer drink station is perfect for barbeques and parties! The easy Chalkboard Labels help to keep things organized!

Lemonade in drink dispensers and glasses set on an old metal step stool.

There’s nothing quite like a cold drink in the summer…lemonade, iced tea or even water!  But quite often when I am serving multiple drink choices to friends and family, one of the main questions is “What’s in here?”

I chose this dispenser because it is glass and I read online that others have had success using chalkboard paint on glass.  I also really like the spout on this one. Here are the supplies I planned to use for this project.  The only ones I did not end up using were stencils.  Also, I decided to use the Mod Podge, sort of last minute.

A stencil and a knife on a table.

I traced a label shape on a piece of waxed paper and cut it out to make a stencil.

a hand using sandpaper on a glass pitcher.

I traced around the stencil with a marker and then sanded the glass within the label area with a piece of gritty sandpaper.  After sanding, I cleaned the entire area with rubbing alcohol.

A glass with a stencil on it.

Then, I taped the stencil in place.  I took this picture to show the scuffed-up glass.  This should help the chalkboard paint adhere better.

A sponge paint applicator applying paint to a glass.

I started applying the Folk Art Chalkboard Paint with a Plaid Foam Applicator.  I think this applicator is the neatest thing!  It screws right onto the paint bottle!!  After a couple of layers with this tip (letting it dry in between), I switched to a paint brush for the final layers.

Glasses with stencils and chalkboard paint on them.

Then, I followed the same steps with all of the glasses, but this time I used a smaller-sized label stencil.  Unfortunately, when I removed the stencils, the paint had dried on the stencil, too, and it peeled off along the edges.  You can see what I mean in picture #3!

So, I switched to using a paintbrush to fix the mess I made and fill in the rest of the chalkboard paint.  I think I should’ve removed the stencils after applying the first coat of paint and then just did the additional layers by brush.

a paintbrush shown adding modpodge to fabric and applying it on a jar.

Next, I decided to add a fabric strip around the jar.  I prepared my fabric using Mod Podge Fabric (not pictured).  First, I covered my table with waxed paper.  Then,  I brushed the Mod Podge Fabric over both sides of the fabric strip and then hung it on my clothesline to dry.

While waiting, I mixed together some white, green, and blue paint to make a shade similar to the one on the fabric.  Using a small tipped paintbrush, I painted a thin border around each label.  You can see the label peaking out at the bottom of the middle picture.

Once the fabric was dry, I cut out the zig zag and used my Mod Podge Gloss to attach the strip to the glass dispenser.  After that dried, I had to apply 2 coats of Mod Podge Gloss to the top of the fabric, allowing it to dry between coats.

glasses on a step stool.

Here are the cups with the chalkboard labels and the thin border.  They are by no means perfect because I was doing it by hand, but they will get the job done!

Now, I need to add my disclaimer…I have no idea how these are going to hold up!  I just finished the project, so I am unsure how they will look over time.

I am not worried about it because I plan to handwash these items, and if anything gets damaged, I can just do some touch-ups!

lemonade and glasses on a vintage step stool.
lemonade in a drink dispenser.

Bring on the summer heat…we are ready!

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  1. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Just adding this to your long list I’m sure, but thank you for linking up at our Summer BBQ Bash! I’ve featured it today on my blog!

    xo,
    Kimberly
    http://anightowlblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/bbq-bash-blog-party-features-winner.html

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  2. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    This is adorable and perfect for summer! Love it! Thank you for sharing it at our Summer BBQ Bash!

    Reply
  3. Janel@hatingmartha says

    June 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    This is cute! I want one. And the little stool they are on…how cute is that!

    Reply
  4. Amy Anderson says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Such a cute idea! Pinning.

    Reply
  5. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    June 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    very creative and cute!

    Reply
  6. Debra Kapellakis says

    June 17, 2012 at 7:22 am

    That project came out PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL! Bravo!

    Reply
  7. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:52 am

    This is PERFECT! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  8. Bliss says

    June 14, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    You get a Bliss TDC award for the lemonade photos… Too Darn Cute!

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  9. Rhonda says

    June 14, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I spotted this drink dispenser at Wal-mart also. What a cool idea. I just might have to go and get it. It would be perfect for summer get together’s

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  10. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I love how this turned out. That little blue stool/chair is too adorable. Where did you find it?!
    I hope you will come link this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party tomorrow!

    Reply
  11. Lil' Luna says

    June 13, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    LOVE this!! Just promoted it on FB! Great job. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Connie says

    June 13, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Very nice, please link it up with me today at Wow Us Wednesday.

    Reply
  13. cheapcraftymama says

    June 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    That is adorable! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    June 13, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I’m in LOVE!!! First of all your photography is AMAZING!!! Look the blue and the glass with chalk… it’s GREAT!!

    I REALLY hope you are planning on sharing this over at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    June 13, 2012 at 4:06 am

    I did something similar this last summer gone Tonia but just with an el cheapo plastic water cooler from KMart for $8. It was great. Kept the kid’s thirsts quenched all day. I absolutely adore those glass water coolers and would love one for parties etc but I could just imagine it with my kids smashing into a million pieces. My Nanna also had a similar step stool to yours. It’s just gorgeous!

    Anne xx

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  16. Eclectically Vintage says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:55 am

    This is adorable! And I have the twin to your step stool! My favorite summer drink – would involve some vodka in that lemonade!
    Kelly

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  17. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Such an adorable idea. I love the way you styled it!

    xoxox

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  18. reFresh reStyle says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:37 am

    I love these! Lemonade is one of my favorite drinks for the summer!

    Reply
  19. Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeans says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:03 am

    Super CUTE! Great job! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:08 am

    I love that, Tonia! It looks great and it’s so practical. Love that stool too!

    Reply
  21. Devon Riesenberg says

    June 12, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    What a fabulous tutorial just in time for summertime! I love DIY chalkboard crafts 🙂

    Reply
  22. Maggie Massey says

    June 12, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this, Tonia!!! How fantastic…how clever! Great job!!!

    Reply
  23. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

    June 12, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    So cute! I’ve been wanting a drink dispenser for quite some time now.

    Reply
  24. Lindsay says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    This is adorable! definitely have to pin this!

    Reply
  25. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    your drink station is so cute Tonia! I love that you put the chalkboard paint on the glasses. very cute! Handwashing… I think they will hold up fine!

    gail

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  26. Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Love it, Tonia! I almost bought this same dispenser for my project as well, but hubby talked me into something else since he didn’t know where we were going to store another big glass item. Now I wish I had gotten it because this is SO cute!

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  27. Kristin says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    So fun and cute! i LOVE it! Very nice job.

    Reply
  28. Ginger says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Love this! You are so clever! What a great idea! 🙂

    Reply

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