I have recently stumbled upon a ton of great ideas on Pinterest that involve wrapping cans or vases with different kinds of rope. I just love the idea of taking something that is collecting dust or is going to end up in recycling and turn it into fancy looking decor. I am all about the "upcycling"!! When I started decorating for fall, I realized that this wrapped vase idea would be a perfect addition to the decorations I already had. It took me about 20 minutes total to complete this project and I am really happy with the result!
You will need:
- Sisal or Jute Rope (I found this for $1.50 at Job Lot and had some left over once the vase was covered)
- A Vase
- Hot Glue Gun & Hot Glue
Step One: Starting at either the top or the bottom of the vase, put a line of glue
Step Two: Take your rope, and press it up against the glue. Hold it there for a moment as it dries.
Step Three: Continue steps 1 & 2 as you wrap the vase slowly with the rope. Be sure to not leave any gaps between the layers of rope!
Step Four: When you get to the top - wrap the rope around until there is no more glass showing, cut the rope and use a nice bead of glue to secure that end piece to the vase
That's it folks!! A few very easy steps and a little bit of patience and VOILA, you have a nifty new decoration for your home!! If you have extra rope left over when your vase is finished, you can always take a few cans that are sitting in your recycling bin, clean them out thoroughly and wrap those too! Oh the possibilities!! ;)
Happy Crafting!!
Lots of Love,
Meg
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