DIY | Create your own vase collection

My collection of spaghetti jars, olive oil jars, and empty glass candle holders was getting a little too large to fit in the cabinet, so I decided to get paint out and create something.  Do you save your empty jars, too?  I have one shelf dedicated to saving these jars.  I just can't bear to throw them away.  

I poured acrylic paint into the bottom of the jar and gently tilted the jar sideways.  

It was actually relaxing to let the paint just roll from side to side and cover the entire jar.  

I let the paint cure for 21 days so that I will be able to use these as vases without worrying about the paint affecting the flowers.  

I played with pinks and whites and made each jar a little different.   

What colors would you use?  I was painting with Julia that day, so pink seemed the right choice for me.  

Supplies:

• Empty glass jars - spaghetti sauce jars, old candle jars, and a few coke bottles
• Martha Stewart Satin Acrylic Paint

Total Project Cost:  about $10.00

Have a wonderful week!

Kate

 

Comments

[denise@victory rd.]

that's a project and price i could get on board with! they look fabulous.

[christina]

Yes, I totally save jars. Allen makes me recycle them periodically because we have a small house with small storage, but I do save them. (Also use them for extra drinkware if needed.)

These are so pretty! We have been buying paint regularly lately, and I'm probably choosing a new color for my study. Coordinated vases? Yes, please. Thanks for the idea!

[Cindy Campbell]

Wow! I love this effect - must try it!

[Mary Thompson]

I keep going back and looking at the contrast between daises and the pink vases. It is just so pretty.

[Southern Gal]

So pretty!