I saw these super cute vases on Anthropologie’s website: Curvy Crysanthemum Vase.
There is one main hurdle between me and those vases…the cost! They are $18-$28 each. Well, I decided to make my own. What do you think? The turquoise one cost $3.00 and the purple one $1.00. Super easy. I’m going to share how I made the turquoise vase today and when you come back tomorrow, I’ll share the purple vase with you.
Anthro Inspired Curvy Vase – 1
First, stop by your nearby Goodwill or Thrift Store. They have tons of these vases and they are usually very inexpensive.
See, look how much this vase was….$0.10! Wash it with warm soapy water to remove those price stickers and any other dust and debris.
Then, grab a can of spray paint in whatever color you’d like your vase to be. This paint has a satin finish but if you’d like a more “glass-like” look to your vase, find a glossy paint.
Next, in a well ventilated area (or better yet, outside) spray paint your vase. A couple of tips: (1) you will need to give your vase a few coats to ensure entire coverage and (2) be sure to spray your paint can upside down to clean out the nozzle when you’re finished painting.
Find an over-sized silk flower that will compliment your vase.
Make sure you remove the entire stem so your flower lays close to your vase when secured. (You may see some hot glue on my flower back. That is because I didn’t remove the entire stem the first time and when I tried gluing my flower on.)
Hot glue your flower onto the vase. Isn’t it pretty? It doesn’t even need to hold flower to look good.
But go ahead and add a few flower if you’d like.
It’s a super fun, easy, and inexpensive project. The most time consuming part is waiting for the paint to dry between coats. Now, what should I purchase with the $25 I saved?
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Brenda
Super cute and much more affordable for sure! Nice job ????
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild
I love making Anthro-inspired things. It often feels like a ‘design’-class, as these folks are certainly very nifty in creating ‘that look’!
Thanks so much for linking up!
Amy of While Wearing Heels
What a great knockoff. Super easy, bright and cheery. It makes me want to run out and buy myself some flowers.
Shandy
Anthro inspired stuff is awesome You did a great job. Pinning both of your vases
Shandy @ aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com
Petro Neagu
Wonderful! You are very talented, the vases look so beautiful.
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Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
I LOVE the colors! Please, come share at our Pinworthy Projects party.
Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley
Very pretty. I love the colours!
Natalie @ NorthShore Days
Very cute Marilyn. I’m a sucker for painted glass! Thank you for sharing at the “Its a Steal” Link party xx Nat