Honestly speaking I am not in any need of a new vase. But then you take a casual stroll around your favorite craft store and you spot a raw wood vase in a classic shape. Would you be able to resist? Especially when it costs on $6 and you have 50% off coupon some where in your wallet? Neither could I. So I got the vase ( Insert a smiley here, would you please?)
But this DIY is much more interesting than my shopping story. When you read the rest of this post and find out what I did with my plain jane wood vase,- it would blow your mind with its simplicity. Really - Nothing more simple than this one.
But this DIY is much more interesting than my shopping story. When you read the rest of this post and find out what I did with my plain jane wood vase,- it would blow your mind with its simplicity. Really - Nothing more simple than this one.
These days I am trying to keep my decor and accessories to a minimum.A lot of it has to do with my new found tidying obsession . When you keep quantity of things to a minimum, what can add interest is the patterns and geometry on the surfaces. That is what I aimed for anyway. So I chose a design that has beautiful pattern on it.
The first thing that came up to my mind when I started imagining the ways to get creative with it was the jewelry holder project Jen recently did on I heart Organizing. The marbled gift wrap has stayed in my mind ever since. But it was from Minted but I could not justify the dollars. So I got on my ideas wagon and a rummage through my washi tape collection solved my problem. Doesn't this traditional pattern bring you this perfect boho chic vibe?
So here is the How to of my boho chic wood vase.
What You Need
A plain vase in interesting shape
Washi Tape of your choice
Scissors
Step 1: (Insert a smile here, please) . Measure and apply the washi tape and cut at edges. To ensure a smoother coverage, try to overlap the tape over the edges to the adjacent side. If your tape has a recurring design as in mine - you have to take extra care to get the continuity of the pattern.
Step 2: Continue until you cover the entire vase.
Tip : Mine is a wooden vase - for fresh flowers you will have to use a small glass tube to fill with water.
Do you love these simple decorating projects ? What crafts are you guys whipping out these days?
Share your ideas and comments below.
This is so fun!! I think IG turned out beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteYou are the washi tape queen! I love this vase! I have been trying to come up with something for to hold my daughter's headbands and I think this has just given me some washi inspiration. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Thank you - you are too kind to me. Between, would love to see the headband holder. I need one myself.
DeleteHa ha, Thank you - you are too kind to me. Between, would love to see the headband holder. I need one myself.
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