In the time when I lived in Greenville, SC, our county stopped recycling glass. While we adjusted our shopping habits to accommodate that, it wasn’t easy to avoid glass bottles and jars. Which meant I am ALWAYS trying to think of different glass bottle crafts and ideas to upcycle the glass in our recycling bin.
Faking a Cloisonne Vase
May 13, 2020 · By · 73 Comments
Florist vases are a staple at most thrift stores, aren’t they? On one of my thrifting excursions (many, many months ago), I came across a shelf that was exploding with them. And for whatever reason, I started wondering if they could be painted to look like a Cloisonne vase.
Painting Glass Vases with Terracotta Spray Paint
May 13, 2018 · By · 64 Comments
If you’ve ever wondered how to spray paint glass or were curious about a spray paint for glass that looks like terracotta, then this upcycling idea and tutorial is for you! I’m testing out some the terracotta spray paint by Rustoleum to see if I can create realistic terracotta decor from clear glass vases.Read more ›
Demijohn Vase from an Empty Wine Bottle
February 25, 2018 · By · 46 Comments
Since my county no longer recycles glass, the last thing I planned on buying from the thrift store was an empty wine bottle. But this particular glass bottle was an unusual shape and seemed ideal for upcycling. It made me think of a demijohn bottle that you might see French country decor. So, repurposing it into a demijohn vase seemed like its decorative destiny.
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