What was even better about this Anthropologie-inspired project, was it didn't require me to change out of pajamas, since I had all the supplies on hand....glossy acrylic craft paint (mine are the same as the little flip-top bottles), glass bud vases and toothpicks.
Using a toothpick as your paintbrush, dot little blobs of paint all over your glass. Since I used so many colors, throwing away toothpicks was a lot easier than washing 10 different paintbrushes. And the small tip allowed for greater control. TWSS (Boosh! First TWSS of the year! And plenty more where that came from.)
I didn't really have a plan or color scheme, I just kept adding dots until I was bored with it.
Bake them at 325-degrees for 30 minutes...but don't pre-heat your oven...and the paint sets to dishwasher-safe. Or so says the package. I'm not a professional, therefore, not libel. They do smell a little funny while baking...or maybe I just need to clean my oven.
After cooling, I was left with the cheeriest, cutest little bud vases you ever did see!
Guess who got a new camera lens for Christmas? I might be a little obnoxious with the close-ups around here until the excitement wears off. (It's this one
if you're interested...and I love it!)
You could do this project on anything glass or ceramic...votives would be really pretty...maybe using all gold dots??! Oh, oh, I'm totally going to do that! You'll be surprised what you can dig up in your house...these little bulby vases are from Michaels.
Has the New Year inspired any new projects in you yet? How long of a creative hiatus can you handle?
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They are adorable! Just what I need for a few cute jars I've rescued from the recycling bin over the holidays! Your photos look great! The new lens is working well!
ReplyDeleteToo fun. Just pinned it - can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these on Pinterest too, and it's great to see someone else do them! They're adorable and so much cheaper than at Anth.
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! Totally going to try this. Pinning!!! (said with the same inflection Charlie Sheen used with "winning") :D
ReplyDeleteI need a cute little collection, too! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, def going to have to try this! Thanks!
ReplyDeletethese are absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese would be adorable for a birthday party! I really like them. Did the paint on the very bottom cause the vases to be uneven when they are standing, or is the paint thin enough that it didn't cause any issue? Adorable craft idea!
ReplyDeleteThese came out so cute! I definitely want to try this with gold dots. just lovely!
ReplyDeleteCute-ness! I love that most of your crafts don't require a ton of money and take just a few minutes - my kind of craft.
ReplyDeleteThey actually act as rubber grippers...keep them from sliding around easily. I guess they are all about the same thickness, so there's no wobbling. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cassie! With three kids under 5 I worry about the wobbliness of things :) Did I mention how cute these are?
ReplyDeleteThose are the cuuuuutest little vases.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sweet. They really are so cheerful. And i understand the close up addiction. I never ever take my 50 mm off of my camera.
ReplyDeleteSoooo adorable! Love the new lens too :)
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Adorable and so doable! I so want the lens you just got. My goal is to get it before spring so I can use it for garden pics.
ReplyDeleteI love those, Cassie! So fun! xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! These would be adorable as gifts for a housewarming or decorations/favors at a shower!
ReplyDeleteI have already crossed 2 things off my 2013 list! Already putting that sharpie to work marking them off!
I'm in love with these vases Cassie! You never run out of ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I might have to make these with my girlfriends for a pinterest night! Thanks for the fab idea!
ReplyDeleteGot that lens for Christmas too and have been up in everything's face practicing my shooting with it. Such fun :) The bud vases are adorable and give me hope that spring will come again in the midst of Boston winter!
ReplyDeleteThose vases are precious!!!! And yes...only gold would be fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't these cute as a button!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Gold, yum!
ReplyDeletethis is so simple!!!! i live in a small flat, but these are going to make a big difference! thanks for the how to!
ReplyDeleteI love these darling little vases! Where did you pick them up?
ReplyDeleteThese are SO adorable! I pinned them and I totally want to make some now. Maybe I'll do this project with my daughter for spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
~FringeGirl
These are super cute, but my favorite part of the post is that the TWSS-ing has commenced for 2013! Yes!
ReplyDeleteFun-- turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteCute! Think I'll be on the lookout for some fun shaped bud vases and work on these for gifts.
ReplyDeleteThese are so darn cute! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable. I can totally get teen to do this next time she says "I'm bored".
ReplyDeletehey, super cute! i think i'll do that too, maybe with other colours ;)
ReplyDeletexxx love reading your blog!!
sarah
These are so cute! I really want to make some to decorate for my birthday party at the end of the month now! :)
ReplyDeleteso cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love this project! I featured it on my blog today: http://digitalcakecrafting.blogspot.com/2013/01/shout-out-sunday-2.html
ReplyDeleteJust finished mine! Found some cheapie vases at Michaels for 99 cents! Cooling out of the oven as I type this. What a great, inexpensive way to spruce up a space!
ReplyDeleteI am totally doing this with my kids.
ReplyDeleteOh, man, it's been for-eh-ver since I did a project. I've decorated and I've rearranged furniture, but I haven't actually created much lately! I totally need to start on one of the 10-ish pieces of furniture waiting in my basement for a makeover. Needing some motivation!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your confetti vases are ah-door-ee-blay!
so simple but so adorable! totatlly could have come from a expensive store!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! (PS. You have two separate comment boxes)
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! Totally pinning it!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! Totally pinning it!
ReplyDeleteI love these!!! They would be adorable as individual table settings or next to a guest bed! I think I want to make some now! :) Nice job!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, you're killing me here! I'm planning a confetti themed birthday party for my kids and these are a must! I think it was meant to be that I found your blog. Love your creativity and can't wait to try these! xo
ReplyDeleteForgot to add - you had me with your twss reference. Sometimes it's too hard not to slip that in. (twss)
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