Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the third round of One Month to Win It...but all of the projects were so cute I knew it would be tough. It was super fun to participate, though! If you ever get the chance to be in a crafty competition--do it! It's fun to push yourself and try new ideas.
Anyway, here's the tutorial from my Week 2 challenge - use a DecoArt product.
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I have used several DecoArt products in the past. (Their acrylic craft paints and pearlizing mediums work great on wood, paper, and canvas.) But I wanted to challenge myself and try something new, so I picked up some DecoArt Gloss Enamel and painted on glass!
I turned some plain ol' glass cylinders into a pair of bold striped vases. The best part? The whole project cost me less than $7. (I love expensive decor projects, don't you?)
First, I cleaned my glass with rubbing alcohol according to package directions. Then I measured my vases and taped off my stripes using blue painters' tape. (Tip: Use the metric system when measuring stripes. It is SO much easier to do the division!) Next, I painted the entire inside of my vases turquoise and then painted my white stripes on the outside. Once I got the coverage I liked, I carefully removed the tape and dried the enamel in the oven as directed. Viola! I now have two graphic vases to use however I please.
For the time being, I added fresh flowers. The bold glassware adds a whimsical twist to some traditional flower arrangements. How fun would these be for a party! You could customize the colors to coordinate with any palette. (I'm envisioning black & white stripes with red roses for an Alice in Wonderland theme...or gray & white stripes with yellow craspedia for a contemporary wedding centerpiece...so many possibilities.) I can't wait to experiment with more colors and designs!
