The holidays are the perfect time to relax with friends and get creative. Hosting a holiday-themed sip-and-paint night, where everyone decorates their wine glass, is a fun and festive way to mix crafting with the season's celebrations. Not only will your guests enjoy painting, sipping, and chatting, but they'll also leave with a custom wine glass that adds a cheerful touch to their holiday festivities.
Here's what you’ll need:
- Stemless wine glasses (Budget-friendly options from the Dollar Store)
- DecoArt Multi-Surface Paints in several colors
- Plastic shot glasses (Perfect for holding small amounts of paint)
- Assorted small paint brushes (Available at the Dollar Store)
- Q-tips (Ideal for creating dots and minor details)
- Rubbing alcohol and small bowls (For cleaning brushes between colors)
- Acrylic enamel paint (For a dishwasher-safe finish)
- Clear coat spray and an oven (For curing the glasses after painting)
Before your guests arrive, wash the stemless wine glasses with soap and water. Be sure to dry them thoroughly—this helps remove dirt and oils, ensuring the paint sticks properly.
Next, set up a crafting station that makes it easy for your guests to access supplies. Arrange small bowls of paint in various colors and plastic shot glasses for mixing. Lay out plenty of paintbrushes and Q-tips to help your guests with fine details. To avoid too much mess, have bowls of rubbing alcohol nearby for cleaning brushes between colors.
While some guests may know precisely what they want to paint, others might need inspiration. Here are a few simple, holiday-themed designs to spark their creativity:
- Snowflakes: Guests can create intricate snowflake patterns that will shimmer as much as their drinks using thin brushes or Q-tips.
- Candy Canes: Stripes of red and white will add a sweet and festive touch to any wine glass.
- Christmas Trees: Simple green trees with colorful dots for ornaments are a quick way to get into the holiday spirit.
- Holiday Words: Simple words like “Cheers,” “Joy,” or “Noel” in festive fonts will keep things easy and stylish.
Once your guests are inspired, let the painting begin! Keep the mood light by offering snacks like cheese boards and holiday cookies. And, of course, make sure the wine is flowing—this is a sip-and-paint party, after all!
If your guests want their holiday creations to last beyond the season, use Acrylic Enamel Paint for a dishwasher-safe finish. Brands like FolkArt offer enamel paint that works on both glass and ceramic surfaces, so once it’s cured, the designs can handle a wash without fading away.
Here’s how to make sure those designs stick:
- Once the glasses are dry, spray them with a clear coat to seal the paint.
- Place the glasses on a baking sheet and put them in the oven before it preheats (to prevent cracking).
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then let the glasses cool completely in the oven before removing them.
At the night's end, help your guests safely transport their masterpieces home. Provide gift bags or tissue paper to protect the glasses, especially if they haven’t been cured in the oven yet.
Hosting a holiday sip-and-paint night is a unique and memorable way to celebrate the season. Whether your guests fill their glasses with holiday cheer (or something stronger), these festive, personalized gifts will remind them of a joyful night together.
