How to Transform a Vase

3 Materials
$8
15 Minutes
Easy

You know how I love to make over everyday items to look different. I decided to try something new for me. I love birds, they remind me of my grandfather... I found napkins with birds on them and decided to see how I could make over this plain Jane vase.



I cleaned the vase so it was free of fingerprints and dirt on the outside.




I then removed the back of the napkins so they were only single ply.  



I started applying decoupage to the vase and then pressing the napkin to the vase and applying more decoupage to the napkin on the outside. 


I continued to apply decoupage to the vase and applying more napkins to the vase so it was covered all over.  


The napkin started to gather up on me in some spots... I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out at this point. Sometimes my ideas just do not work out. I figure I need to show the ones that succeed and the ones that fail too. Life isn't perfect...


I had to walk away at this point and let it dry because I did not want to keep messing and tearing the paper...


Here is a close up, what do you think? It is not perfect, but for my first try doing something like this, I do not think it is too bad.  


I gathered up some flowers and gold beaded picks I already had and made a flower arrangement. I enjoy putting them together and I keep playing with them until I get something I like.


Peonies are my favorite and I especially love them with roses and hydrangeas. In my opinion, it is the perfect mix of flowers and textures.  


It was time for something different in the bathroom so here is my newest addition. It was pretty easy, you do need some patience though. I did not have a lot of that with this project for some reason, maybe because it was getting late and I was getting cranky, lol! A gal needs her sleep too! I do not seem to get much of that, so I take what I can get.


I may add some twinkle lights to the inside of the vase, imagine that... 


The vase was a thrifted find and the napkins came from Amazon, $5.99 for a pack of 10. I used 3 napkins on this vase so I still have more to figure out another project with. I do like how it picks up the blush in the tile of our bath. Maybe I will try a tray that the vase can set on? I am not sure, still working it out in my mind... as you can see, I still have yet to remove the tree soap pump. I was hoping I would run out of soap soon before I tuck it away until next year.   


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  • Jj Jj on Feb 08, 2021

    How about trying a smooth sided vase and rip the napkins into smaller pieces?

  • Nara Tseren Nara Tseren on Feb 03, 2024

    what kind of glue did you use ?

  • Nara Tseren Nara Tseren on Feb 03, 2024

    What kind of glue did you use ? What is a decoupage ?

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  • Katen Katen on Feb 03, 2024

    It’s perfect to me. Earlier post using decals on wall. This is perfect time to use decals because they don’t come off; more washable. Use decoupage on walls with like scrubbing will come off. Either way, I like this. Fun to make a seasonal vase too. I see red vase with flag for 4th of July filled with daisy’s

  • Cat54165074 Cat54165074 on Feb 04, 2024

    I think it’s pretty and twinkle lights inside will add to it nicely. I to think maybe try cutting the napkins into strips especially when using them on vases that have those beautiful curves that way they will be easier to smooth out bonus you’ll be able to place designs exactly where you want them like the birds around the curves.

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