We were cleaning out the house for our garage sale this past weekend and I had a little black vase out to sell for $1. Then I got to thinking… I could probably upcycle this vase with a little Mod Podge and some book pages, SCORE!
The first thing I did was cover the entire vase in Mod Podge using a paintbrush.
I tore pages out of an old book into little strips. I laid them on top of the Mod Podge (make sure you work quickly as the Mod Podge will dry quickly!) When you have a couple of strips on the vase, brush on additional Mod Podge. Keep working in this pattern until the entire vase is covered.
I used my finger to press down the book pages to make sure everything was flush with the vase. If you’ve never really worked with Mod Podge before, when you brush it on it will be a little cloudy but dries clear. Seriously, LOVE this stuff!
Let the Mod Podge completely dry and embellish the vase as you’d like!
Cute, cute Erin!! Great idea and I love how quick it is to do.
~ Catie
Thanks so much Catie!
Good save ;) That is cute all Mod Podged up!!
LOL Shannon!! Thanks babe :)
Great idea. I would have never thought of it…
Sooo cute! I have an old dictionary and plenty of unused vases! I am totally going to try this!
I’d love it if you would share this at my party going on now at
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/05/youre-gonna-love-it-tuesday-week-6.html
THanks so much Kathe! I’m heading over there now :)
Cute vase! Great idea.
Thanks Erin!
Beautiful piece of work just by using simple materials, great. Happy Bump Day!
Thanks so much Monica!!
This is so pretty!! What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Shona!
I made two vases like this using newspaper and an old wine bottle and a mason jar. I placed some flowers in them, but I still felt like something was missing. I never thought to embelish them with something else. Thanks for the tip!
Ooh, wine bottle sounds like a great idea!! I have plenty of those lying around :)
Beautiful job done there. It deserves applause.
Aww, you’re too sweet Claudia. Thanks so much!!
LOVE this vase–simple yet impactful! I can’t wait to meet you next month at Haven!
THanks~! Can’t wait to meet you too, Katie! Only 3 more weeks :)
This is so cute! I pinned it for future gift ideas, thanks!
I’m following you from “Cure for the Common Monday”
What a beautiful vase! Nicely done!! This would fit perfectly into a study or a library! I love it!
Thanks so much Maria!!
AMAZING! love the look! Now, if I can only bring myself to rip some pages of a book…
Haha, I know what you mean! I purchased a book from Goodwill for 50¢ just to use it for this project :)
Great project. I have pinned it to my ever expanding board on book page ideas. I have started always keeping some old books in my craft closet. There are so many great ideas out there. Never know when something will inspire you. I especially like the burlap flower with the book page vase. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks so much, Marji Roy! Such a good idea to have a whole board on Pinterest for book page crafts! Might have to copy that idea :)
What a great transforamtion Erin. I’d love it if you’d consider sharing this on Shabbilcious Friday ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-86.html
Love it and the burlap flower. That would make a great gift too :) Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)
Do you have a tutorial on how to make the burlap flower on your book covered vase? I love this flower!
I actually bought it from Michael’s! They have a two-pack for $3 I think ;)
Thanks, I’ll take a look there.
I love the idea, I’ve never used mod podge. How did you get it to look so shiny
Mod Podge comes in different finishes, like matte or high gloss!