Multi-Faceted Succulent Vase
This is a sponsored post for DecoArt for whom I am a Core Blogger. As always, all ideas and opinions are 100% my own.
I'm so excited that succulents are still so "trendy!" They really are so easy to care for and pretty to boot. I also love the colors of succulents: the varieties of green, the occasional pops of pink and purple, and even a shade of blue here or there!
When I found these wooden vases and their multi-faceted design, I just knew they would look perfect in all the shades of succulents! And, of course, also holding succulents. Well, faux succulents which are even easier to care than the real ones. But I digress! Let me show you how I made these Multi-Faceted Succulent Vases!
Supplies:
Americana Acrylic Paint - Turquoise Blue
Americana Acrylic Paint - Boysenberry Pink
Americana Acrylic Paint - Pansy Lavender
Americana Acrylic Paint - Spa Blue
Americana Acrylic Paint - Sea Aqua
Americana Acrylic Paint - Silver Sage Green
Americana Acrylic Paint - Hauser Light Green
Americana Acrylic Paint - Arbor Green
Faceted wooden vases (Michaels)
Not shown: Gold leaf pen and Decou-page Gloss
Use a small, flat brush to paint each facet on each vase a different color. You will probably need to repeat colors 2-3 times to cover each vase completely. Try to keep the colors on each facet without overlapping.
I used the Turquoise Blue, Boysenberry Pink, and Pansy Lavender as accent colors since they are so much brighter than the rest, so they are used less frequently on the vases.
Painting in the lines of each facet can be tricky. Keeping a super clean look to the edges is even more tricky. To spice things up and really give those edges an, well, edge, line them lightly with a gold leaf pen. That really helps those lines stand out and gives the vases a really clean look.
These vases feel to me that they should be shiny! So to achieve this look, apply a coat or two of the Decou-page-Gloss. I was satisfied with two. It just really gives them a nice polished look.
Since these are wood vases you don't want to add real flowers or plants because you can't water them. Because they are succulent paint colors, it seemed only appropriate to fill them faux succulents. Each vase will hold one succulent stem quite nicely.
I used a tall, thin succulent for the tall, thin vase. And a smaller succulent for the smaller vase.
I couldn't be more pleased with how these wooden vases turned out! They really look like something I would purchase from a home decor store. And, since I'm already a big fan of succulents, I'm loving this color scheme.
This is beautiful!!! I love it! I would certainly buy it from a decor store 😉
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These are fantastic! I love the colors you chose, and the gold edges are perfection! I'm featuring them at our weekly link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/02/five-cute-crafts-to-try-today-and.html
What a great idea. From the first shot I actually thought these were stained glass. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
These are so perfect - I love the colors with the succulents! Thanks from all of us at Throwback Thursday for linking up to us this week! We can't wait to see what you'll bring next week. 🙂
Mollie
These are simply lovely! The colors are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.
You've painted these beautifully! I'm pinning these! So cute!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party
I love this project- so cute! Pinned!
These are fabulous! Love! Holly 🙂
These are so fun & colorful! Love those faceted vases, too. I'm stopping by from Live Laugh Rowe's Inspiration party 🙂
so pretty! perfect for your desk or for a friend! love the colors you used!
These are so cute, I would have never known they were made of wood. They turned out great!!!
Where did you find the wood vases?
Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week. I have shared to Pinterest!
Thanks, Karren! The vases came from Michaels. 🙂
Wow! Gorgeous! I'm glad the succulent trend is still going because I've been wanting to get some.
So glad I found your post via SugarBeeCrafts. Very pretty!
Very nice colors & the gold lines accent them well! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
Super cute! I love anything with succulents. Visiting from The Creative Gallery party.
So cute! Love the colors!
If you can,come and share this post over at the Really Crafty link party that is live right now! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/02/welcome-to-really-crafty-link-party-6.html).
These look great! I really like the colours you have used.
really great, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!