In keeping with my $10.00 budget for projects this month, I am finding ways to use stuff I already have. So far I have not spent a dime! I am very proud of myself for this. So here is my latest project.
I love the look of white vases. I often see them in my favorite catalogs such as West Elm and Ballard Designs.
Here are a few pics of the white ceramic vase collection from West Elm.
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This collection of vases is priced from $9.00-$89.00. I thought I could achieve a similar look for a lot less.
Now I could have spent a little money and bought inexpensive vases with some better shape, but I opted for the FREE version using random containers sitting in my cupboard. This is what I found.
Now I could have spent a little money and bought inexpensive vases with some better shape, but I opted for the FREE version using random containers sitting in my cupboard. This is what I found.
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This is a Target clearance find I got for $2.00. It’s been sitting in my cupboard for over a year and I have only used it once.
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I forgot to take a before picture of this sparkling grape juice bottle, so I snagged this shot while I was grocery shopping and then put it back on the shelf. I peeled off what I could of the label, soaked it in hot water, and then peeled the rest off.
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I wanted a set of three, so this was my last resort item. My son got this in his stocking for Christmas and really wanted to save it. I thought it would make for an interesting set.
A couple coats of white spray paint (which I already had) and voila:
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I’m not sure I totally love the small one. Maybe it’s because I knew what it was before. But not bad for FREE! Much better than $89.00 I would say. They are just sitting on my bookshelf here, but I plan on finding a better spot for them in the living room once I repaint the walls.
Here they are on my bookshelf–before I had the last one done.
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