Sep 18, 2014 | Post by: Meghan 2 Comments

DIY:Roughed Up Vases

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I have been looking for something to put in, what I am calling, “the phone nook” in my kitchen. I assume this little window opening was once the home of a landline phone since there is a phone jack right below it. I have not owned a landline in  probably 10 years, so I knew I wanted to put something in this space, but wasn’t sure what. After I thought about it, I figured a vase would be good since it looks good on both sides (my initial thought was to put a frame there).

W hen I was at Joann’s the other day I decided to take a stroll down the vase aisle. Boy, was I in luck! They had 50% off all of their vases! I found a nice big vase that had a really cool pattern on it. The only problem, it was blue. I put the vase back a little bummed that it wasn’t a color that would work with my color scheme. Then, it hit me. I could just paint it! When I came to this realization, I grabbed another vase to put in the center of my table.  I went with white for both of my vases. I thought this was a simple clean color that would not compete with the color of my chairs.

Supplies Used:

– Vases

Chalk Paint

– Sandpaper

– Paint Brush

paintedvaseabStep 1: Paint your vase with your chalk paint. Let it dry. Add another coat of chalk paint and let it dry.

paintedvase1Step 2: Once your paint is dry, use your sandpaper to go over any edges or grooves on your vase. Rub until you have exposed the original vase.

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paintedvase6After you have roughed up your vase, wipe it down with a damp rag to remove any dust.

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2 Comments to DIY:Roughed Up Vases

  1. Beth quinones
    September 18, 2014 9:35 am

    Great idea! Love your kitchen too!

  2. Shelby
    September 19, 2014 8:54 am

    Meghan! This post reminds me…..I have a vase that I like the size and shape, but I don’t like the color. It doesn’t match anything in our condo. How can I change the color? Paint? What kind should I use? XOXO!!

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