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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Decoupage Vase

Spring is FINALLY in the air.  Daffodils are blooming and vases are waiting to be filled.  Plain glass vases.  Plain glass vases that can easily be transformed from drab to fab.


Want to transform your own drab vase to a fab vase?

Gather the following supplies:  a glass vase, decorative paper {I purchased mine from JoAnn Fabric}, scissors, paint brush, Mod Podge and flowers.


Start by trimming the paper down to an appropriate size for the vase. 


Spray the back of the paper with Easy Tack Adhesive to help secure it into place.  *I learned this the hard way.

When your paper is securely in place, apply at least 2 coats of Mod Podge over the decorative paper.


Patiently wait for the Mod Podge to dry.


Then, fill your vase with some beautiful flowers and admire.


And...this vase and those beautiful daffodils really do make me happy 'just because'. 


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45 comments:

  1. HomeFor4April 3, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    nice amy :) i don't blame you, it does makes me happy too!

    huggies♥
    rea

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  2. Sew a Fine SeamApril 3, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    That is lovely Amy! It would make anyone happy I think. Looks like the kind of project I should suggest to my teenager - she has been wanting to do more crafty stuff :)

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  3. acasarellaApril 3, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful! And I just bought my first pot of modge podge too! :)

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  4. ChandraApril 3, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    i'm all smiley by just enjoying yours! and i must get myself some modge podge...i've never used the stuff;) have a good day...

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  5. Tara @ SuburbleApril 3, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Oh, I love that! It's so simple, but yet really elegant! I want to do that! I don't have Easy Tack, because I'm always overzealous and bought this dizziness-inducing spray glue, but I'm sure I could sort it out!

    Very nicely done!

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  6. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Where did you find that paper? It looks so fancy! lol Fresh flowers make me happy too.

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsApril 3, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks so much Erin. I bought the paper from Joann Fabrics.

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  7. Shabby Brocante, KarenApril 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    So pretty! I love the pattern on the paper you picked! So fresh and sunny!
    Karen

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  8. Our Pinteresting FamilyApril 3, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    So beautiful! The paper looks great on the vase.

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  9. lisacngApril 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Love the added touch of the paper! I have to embrace Mod Podge more ;).

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  10. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapApril 3, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    turned out beautifully! ...and the flower is a nice touch :)

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  11. Sam @ Thrive 360 LivingApril 3, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I'm loving all your modge podge posts. This is really a pretty vase and I especially like your pretty pictures and displays. I must pin this and make one of my own.

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  12. DanaveeApril 3, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Totally beautiful! You could make a votive or candle holder too! I love this! I could DO THIS!

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    1. Ana ShepardApril 19, 2013 at 5:57 AM

      Or some of thos $1 store glass plates....then turn them into the 'Pinterest fave'. The $1 store plate & candleholder cake plate! Of course, to actually serve food on them you'd need to line with plastic wrap, I guess...but would still work..oh, and using doilies!!!

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  13. Southern Mom FindsApril 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Amy! I love this vase!! Please share it on my linky party today.

    I realized I hadn't heard from you in a while, but I changed over to wordpress so I prob don't show up in your feed anymore :(

    Come back and visit!!
    Amanda - Cupcakes and Corndogs
    cupcakesandcorndogs.com

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  14. The Bean Sprout NotesApril 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    This turned out beautifully. And look at those gorgeous daffodils!

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  15. mwimpApril 3, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    So pretty!! i really like the simplicity of the paper.

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  16. Mel@Mellywood's MansionApril 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Oh that really did turn out lovely. Hmm easy tac maybe that's where all my mod podge disaster happen, by not adhering first. I'm going to try again.

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  17. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    This is gorgeous Amy!

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  18. Dwell on JoyApril 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I've seen so many white "lace" vases in the stores! One piece of pretty (and inexpensive) scrapbook paper and you've taught us all how to transform these ordinary vases into beautiful art! Perfect project for my new mantel :)

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  19. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 4, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    It makes me happy too!

    :) Linda

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  20. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationApril 4, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Super cute! I love it!

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  21. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    This post makes me happy. I also love looking through all your followers' comments - you are loved by all who know you :)

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  22. MaysemApril 8, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    LOVE the transformation! Love the paper you used... I need to make a trip to Joann's it seems. ;)

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  23. RitaApril 9, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Very pretty! I love the pattern. If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-2.html

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  24. Rosie at The Frugal Freshman HomemakerApril 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Clicked your link at Salt Tree Social not realizing it was you haha, but of course it is! Love this little project. So sweet and simple but adds so much :-) can't wait to try!

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  25. Rosie at The Frugal Freshman HomemakerApril 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Clicked your link at Salt Tree Social not realizing it was you haha, but of course it is! Love this little project. So sweet and simple but adds so much :-) can't wait to try!

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  26. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. April 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    That paper is GORGEOUS! I can't wait to find some like that! What a fun and simple idea!! I would just LOVE to have you share this at my link party!!

    http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/04/homemade-by-you-46.html

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  27. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Glad I found you from the Whatever Wednesday party ~ pinned and loving it! @ day2daySuperMom

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsApril 11, 2013 at 3:20 PM

      Thanks so much Marcy. I can't wait to go and check out your blog.

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  28. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Bright and sunny! Love it.

    I’d love if you shared this with my readers at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-21-link-party.html

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  29. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Love this project!! I would love for you to share at my Tasty Thursdays linky party and GIVEAWAY. Going on until Sunday. Hope to see you there and spread the word!! Thanks, Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
    http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/04/tasty-thursdays-36-giveaway.html

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  30. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisleyApril 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    This is beautiful. It looks so fancy and expensive. I've only redone vases with paint but I'm going to have to give this a try.

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  31. Stampin' VMG206April 14, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    So pretty ~ loving that paper!
    I'm visiting you today from DIY Showoff. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

    Burlap Ruffle Wreath

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  32. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    These are soo pretty.. just love how simple and elegant they are!
    xoxo
    Amie

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  33. Alexis Tanner LaneApril 15, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    That vase is beautiful! And I actually have all of those craft supplies! Now to just find some paper like that. Love this! I'm featuring this at my link party tomorrow night and pinning!

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  34. Jessi @ Practically FunctionalApril 16, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I love this vase, can't wait for spring to actually show up here so I can have pretty flowers! I'm sharing this on my FB page this week and pinning it. :-)

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  35. HaniApril 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Love it. Featuring you today! :)

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  36. Diana of Diana RamblesApril 18, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  37. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedApril 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    So pretty and simple too!

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  38. Ana ShepardApril 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Love this! I'm not a hardcore 'scap-booker' but I do use the books of themed paper. Oftentimes they'll include a piece or two of beautiful, extra heavy scrolled paper, that I really didn't know what to use for. Now I have a use for those, and some of the 859 floral vases I have! Also, what kid wouldn't love taking card stock and cutting a snowflake into it, then doing this on a vase or even a $1 store glass plate, for a beautiful, hand hewn, holiday gift for Nana!? They could even take a patterned piece and snip out pieces to do the same. Your fantastic idea spawned baby ideas for me! Thanks to a fun, creative and energizing read this morning!!

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsApril 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Ana! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Your comment left me inspired and wanting to go out and by more decorative paper. What great ideas!!! Thank you so much for sharing them.

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  39. CarrieApril 19, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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