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Quick & Easy Painted Glass Vases

in Home Décor on 03/06/12

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Need a quick and easy way to add some chic décor to your home on a budget? Then you’ll LOVE these painted glass vases I created for under $7… TOTAL!!

LOVE that (and the price)!

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And the best part? You only need TWO supplies:

  • Clear cheap glass vases ($1 each from Dollar Tree)
  • Acrylic paint in various colors (.59¢ each from Michael’s)

OK, let’s get painting! Pick your desired paint colors and set them to the side so you’re ready to grab the bottles quickly once you get started.

      1. Squirt your first color into the vase.Let it trickle down the side for about one minute.
      2. Now get your second color and squirt the paint inside. Let the colors run together a bit so they streak into one another.
      3. Continue with your various colors until you achieve your desired look.
      4. Softly turn your glass vase so the paint fills in most empty holes and gaps.
      5. Don’t worry about getting every little space filled. The paint will continue to settle in the vase over the next 8-10 hours.

Yep, three beautiful new painted vases to match my Living Room décor for ONLY $7!! So easy to do… even the kids could help! ENJOY!

 

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  1. Kelly says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:23 am

    Thanks for hosting such a fantabulous party each week, Erin! Ruby Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 6, 2012 at 7:36 am

      Thanks girlie 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sally says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:27 am

    These look great! Thanks for sharing this idea…already added it to my to craft list. 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 6, 2012 at 7:35 am

      Thanks Sally!

      Reply
  3. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Beautiful vases! I definitely want to try this!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 6, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Kristi! Hope you’re having a wonderful week 🙂

      Reply
  4. Blythe says

    March 11, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    These turned out great! I’ve done something similar with a single paint color, but it never occured to me to use several colors! LOVE this.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 12, 2012 at 7:02 am

      Thanks Blythe!

      Reply
  5. the cape on the corner says

    March 12, 2012 at 10:58 am

    how neat! love that, and you could really tailor the color combo to any room or home!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 12, 2012 at 11:10 am

      THanks! I think different color combos would be great for holidays, too!

      Reply
  6. Maria says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    What an awesome, creative idea! Love how colorful they are! Absolutely love it!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 7:06 am

      Thanks Maria!

      Reply
  7. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    March 12, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    This is so cool – I love it!

    I would love if you would post and share it with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!

    Susan @ Oh My! Creative

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 7:09 am

      Thanks Susan! I just signed up 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jami @monstermamas says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I love this idea! So simple and frugal but it really gives a great unique look. I am so trying this one asap!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 9:31 am

      Super simple Jami!! Have fun 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jodi says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:53 am

    These are super clever. I could see different colors for different holidays too. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks Jodi!

      Reply
  10. Lynn @ Scrapity Anne says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I love these vases!!! What a simple yet extraordinary way to transform glass. I definitely have to try this!! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Lynn

    Reply
  11. amie says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    these are beautiful! i have done christmas ornaments like this before. infact i did… so so many for our wedding for favors. never thought of the vase though. a trip to the dollar store to get some vases is in my future! thanks for sharing!
    amie

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      Awesome wedding favor, Amie! That’s a fantastic idea!

      Reply
  12. Q @ JAQS says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    What a great idea. THe vases look awesome.

    Love for you to share it at my Linky Party 🙂 –
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/03/made-by-me-22-linky-party-and-features.html

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2012 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks! Heading over there now 🙂

      Reply
  13. Katie says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    This is soooooo clever! I love it! I would be thrilled if you would share this over at my party going on right now and if you want become a new follower! Following you via LINKY!
    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/03/homemade-by-you-4.html

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Katie! Heading over now 🙂

      Reply
  14. RM, Home Confetti says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I love how these turned out–featuring on my blog tomorrow!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 19, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      WOW!! Thank you so much 🙂 Can’t wait to head over and see it!!

      Reply
  15. binhtheredonethat says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I saw your post from Katie’s blog…and I love your colors choice for this project.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:24 am

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  16. Bee says

    June 22, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I tried this using just a single color of paint and the paint didn’t stick to the inside of the bottle. Some parts of the bottle are completely clear like I never swirled the paint around and other places the paint did stick. I tried again on a second bottle with the same issue and when I used a long paint brush to try and fix it the original paint that did stick peeled right off. Do you have any tips? I really want to use painted bottle to decorate my bathroom 🙁

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 26, 2012 at 8:42 am

      Hey Bee, if you’re using a single color I would apply with a paintbrush to the inside of the vase. You might have to do 2 or 3 coats to cover everything perfectly. Also, are you using acrylic paint? It shouldn’t be chipping off. I use acrylic paint on glass all the time. Maybe try glass paint from Folk Art if you’re having trouble?

      Reply
      • Bee says

        June 26, 2012 at 10:16 am

        Do you think part of the issue with the paint not sticking is that my bottles once had booze in them? I washed them really well and after swirling the paint I let them dry upside down outside for sevral days. Maybe I’ll pick up some of the glass paint from Folk Art. Thanks for your help!

        B.

  17. Pallavi says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Hello
    Thanks for sharing the cool idea. Could you please tell me the brand of the acrylic color you have used?

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      April 16, 2014 at 8:19 am

      I used CraftSmart!

      Reply

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