Valentines Vase

I'm not sure where I got this idea from, but I usually see them somewhere or see an item and then think...."how can I make that, cheap?"

So I started at the thrift store and found a clear glass vase that I liked the shape of. I brought it home, washed it up and made sure it was dry inside and got out my craft paints.

I chose red, pink and white....I was also thinking how fun a glitter paint might be. Anyway, you might have to thin the paint a little because you want it to be able to run or travel well along the glass, but not so much that it's drippy. eww! You then put some drops together inside or next to each other to be more exact. Do this on a few of the sides and then start swirling it around until the the entire inside is covered with paint. Tip it in all directions if you like. It really makes a cool effect.

Now you can't really put water in this unless you spray some kind of sealer in it. It is water based craft paint and will wash away....not a good plan. I never sealed the inside of mine because I either just leave it like it is or put a fake Valentine's bouquet it in. :-)

I was thinking I may be posting another pic to go with this. I love the color turquoise or teal blue so I may try to do one that color or one to go with my living room colors....fun!!!

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