You know that feeling when your heart is set on something, so much so, that you can just about see it and feel it? In your mind you’re certain it’s the finishing touch, the grand finale, the one thing that completes the picture in your head. You just know when you run into the store it’s gong to be there, waiting for you, right? Imagine my frustration when I couldn’t find my finishing touch for this DIY frosted glass project I promised you guys last week.
It had to be sunflowers. This just wasn’t a daisy kind of project to me, not carnations or even roses.
I should call this project my DIY frosted glass sunflower vase project
…since I spent more time looking for the flowers than I did creating this DIY frosted glass vase project. Truthfully, this vase is so pretty that any color or style of flowers would look fantastic in it. I was just being stubborn.
I love when a project turns out so awesome that I’d buy it in a heartbeat if I saw it in a store.
Here’s what you’ll need to make a DIY frosted glass starfish vase like mine and rest assured that it will be gorgeous with any kind of flowers:)
plain vase
2″ painters tape
sea sponge or other small pore sponge
Shape to trace, I cut out a starfish on my Silhouette Cameo
scissors
pen
straight pin
After trying a few ways to draw and cut painters tape into shapes, I finally realized the easiest way is the most obvious. Trace or draw your shape directly on the tape while it’s on the roll, or unroll it flat on a surface. Cut the shapes out with scissors. carefully stick just the edge onto something like a table edge nearby. Like you would with clear tape when wrapping a present:) I made this far too complicated by trying to put it on freezer paper. If you’re using your Silhouette Cameo, cut the shapes out of vinyl or contact paper from the Dollar Store.
Start with a clean vase. I gave mine a little soap and water wash off, followed with a squirt of window cleaner to make sure no residue of any kind was left on the glass. Place the painters tape starfish stickers randomly on the vase. Gently rub your fingers over the edges to be sure there is a good seal.
Pour the frosted glass paint onto a paper plate or other flat container and dab the sea sponge into the paint. Use a short and gentle dabbing motion to cover one area art a time. Keep the edges wet and blend each new area as you move along the vase. Applying two thin coats works best. I gave my DIY frosted vase about 15 minutes to dry in between coats.
If you’re working on a flat surface like my frosted glass bath cabinet project I shared last week, use a 4″ foam roller to roll on the frosted glass paint. Roll it on evenly with a very light touch.
When the vase is just dry to the touch, about 10-15 minutes, use the straight pin to pull up the edges of the starfish shaped tape and gently pull them off your DIY frosted glass vase. Allow to dry thoroughly.
I added a little gold to the top rim for an elegant finishing touch.
It’s beautiful.
This DIY project is a keeper.
Living in a small house, we don’t have room for a lot of extra stuff or clutter. I only have room for one vase. It’s time to weed out the cabinets.
Again.
Why did I keep this plain vase to begin with?
My daughters sent me flowers in it. You all know I struggle with sentimental clutter. But…I remade it just like I talk about in my 5 Creative Ways To Deal with Sentimental Clutter, so now it’s my “favorite go to” vase and I can donate the other two I have.
I know you’re thinking to yourself was driving across town twice to find the perfect sunflowers I had my heart set on worth it?
Of course it was!
What would you make with a DIY frosted glass project?
Ann says
Your vase is so beautiful, just luv it! Pinned and I would luv to invite you to share it with us at Wall to Wall DIY Wednesdays, which runs thru Mondays!! Best, Ann
Wendi says
Hi Ann and thank you so much for pinning my vase! I will try to stop by and say hello! Thanks again for your visit and sweet note 🙂
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
What a pretty vase. Didn’t know you could buy frosted paint in a bottle. I will have to check that out, I’m just not very good at spray painting. I get impatient and it runs.
Wendi says
Hi Linda and thank you! I love this stuff and it’s so easy to use! I’m getting ready to use it on windows for privacy too. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Beverly says
I love this frosted vase and your tutorial is awesome.
Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday,
Bev
Wendi says
Thank you so much! I love that it’s an easy craft and looks like an expensive item:)
Jamie says
That is beautiful, and it doesn’t look like it would take too long to do!! I love it!! I have so many simple clear vases, and now I can make them into something really special for family & friends!! Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Wendi says
Jamie, Isn’t it a fantastic way to dress up a plain vase? I’m so thrilled to share my vase project at the Home Matters Party!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Lovely. Can’t wait to try to created something like your vase.
Wendi says
Thank you! It’s super easy and looks great.
Mary-In the boondocks says
This is adorable. I really like the frosted glass, and the starfish keeps it coastal!
Wendi says
Thank you Mary 🙂 I promisedto share how I frosted the glass on last weeks project and couldn’t resist making a new project out of it…and yes, I had to add a coastal twist:) Have a good weekend!
Mary-In the boondocks says
You too! Take a dvantage of that sail boat!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
I didn’t know you could get frosted glass paint in a bottle! I’ve used frosted glass spray paint which works fine but very stinky when using indoors. What brand did you use and where did you buy it? One more question, I’ve been on the hunt for those very same acorns – where did you get yours? Love your frosted coastal vase and the pouncing texture on yours.
Wendi says
Hi Marie! You can click on the link, but I think it was Martha Stewarts, and yes it’s wonderful and doesn’t have any odor at all. …Now for the acorns..I honestly don’t remember where I found them. It may have been Target last year..I’d love a bunch more too! Have great weekend:)
KariAnne says
How pretty friend!
It’s like sunshine in a jar! Love the idea. 🙂
Happy day!
karianne
Wendi says
Ooohh, I love that and yes they are! They look so cheery I had to bring them in my office:) Talk to you later:)