This is a wonderful craft activity for children and teens, and each crafter will love that each vase can be personalized in the colours & patterns of his/her choice. These lovely rustic-looking vases would also work well for almost any type of party too. To make this project, here is what you will need:
Supplies:
Recycled can, washed & clean
craft paint
paint brush
scrapbook paper with flowers
Mod Podge & brush
scissors
Directions:
1. Paint the outside of the can using craft paint in colour of your choice. Let dry. Paint a second coat if desired. {I did 2 coats.}
2. While paint is drying, cut out flowers from scrapbook paper.
3. Once paint on can is dry, cover can with a layer of Mod Podge and add flower cut outs to the outside of the can as desired.
4. Add another thin layer of Mod Podge to the entire can to seal flowers to can. Watch carefully for any little bubbles or wrinkles in the paper flowers and smooth out as necessary.
Once dry, a pretty doupage vase will emerge! To my vase, I added some floral foam, and an arrangement of flowers including one of my favourite flowers…the gerbera daisy…in pink.
I really love how pretty & fabulous this homemade gift idea turned out! I think I might make a few more for my patio table outside just for fun.
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Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
So cute. The trick would be finding the right paper to use. Wouldn't they be cute desk organizers too.
JoKnows says
Your vase is so pretty, and I love your idea of using some on the patio table outdoors! 🙂
חתולי8 says
nice!!
I love flowers!
Lior 🙂
Patty says
This is really cute! Love this idea. I save large tomato juice cans from when we make spaghetti.
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
really cute idea I love the pink you used
Maggie says
this is really cute!
Emily says
What a great upcycle! Perfect for spring and summer.
~Emily
A Tossed Salad Life
Dennis Andrew says
So cute!
We can't wait to try this!
Tried and Twisted says
Cute! Your paint and paper design match up so well.
A Lived in Home says
Thanks for linking up to my party! Hope to see you again next week!
Torviewtoronto says
this vase looks beautiful
Tim, Allyson, and kids says
So pretty! I love that this project is so inexpensive and completely doable.
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Christina iGottaCreate says
Angie, I love the colors on these upcycled cans!
Thanks for sharing them at the Wildly Original link party =)
<3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
Christine says
Sooooo CUTE Angie!!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream to Reality! Can't wait to see what you share tomorrow evening!