Gorgeous Flower Vases DIY

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't clip something from my garden to put in a vase on my table or in my kitchen window.  Yes, I'm a fussy fellow.  Having those little blooms all over the house just makes me feel better and it gives my little bungalow a warm, comfortable look.   These little flower vases aren't actually pottery if you can believe it, they're made from dollar store glassware and painted with my secret faux pottery painting technique. Why not make some for yourself?  Have fun!  

XOXO, Mark

See how I made them here!

YOU'LL NEED

Glassware (99c store)

Americana Acrylics in your favorite colors

Americana Triple Thick Gloss Glaze

Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint in White

(or white puff paint)

Gold spray paint

White spray paint or primer

Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Everlasting

Paintbrush

Boho Home Decor Projects!

I can't help grabbing all of the fun silicone molds I've been seeing at the dollar store lately.  I don't bake, but I sure love to fill them with things like plaster of Paris and resin!  This flower mold is one of my favorites and I found a place for you to order it below!  Now initially I only wanted to make a simple incense burner, but as usual I went a little overboard and ended up making a mirror and some place card holders.....All with a boho feel.  Can we say CRAFT-A-HOLIC!  The faux glaze technique is really rocking my world lately, too.  Check out the video to see how I made all three projects.

Have fun!  xoxo, Mark

Make colorful faux glazed floral mirror

 My beautiful glazed incense burners!

Place card holders for your next dinner soiree!

Watch the video tutorial here!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED

Silicone flower mold

Americana Acrylic Neon Paints

E-6000 Glue

DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze

Simple Mirror

Plaster of Paris

Drill with small drill bit

Hack saw blade (got several at the 99c store)

Recycled Paper Necklaces

The next time you're about to toss out a pile of magazines, why not recycle a few of them into something beautiful like these fab paper necklaces?  Just plop yourself down in front of the TV and start making your beads by following this easy tutorial. Not only will you be helping to save our planet, you'll look amazing doing it!  Have fun!

xoxo, Mark

Chunky, funky and embellished with embroidery floss

Try different colors and sizes

Layered disks make an beautiful statement piece

Watch the video tutorial here

to see exactly how they're made!

YOU'LL NEED

Magazines

DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze

Americana Acrylic Paints

Chain necklace

Large wood beads

Jump rings

Embroidery floss

Cotton cord

White glue and Super Glue

Paintbrush

Needle nose pliers

Recycled Magazine Bracelets

Summer is here and it's time to recycle that big stack of magazines you've been saving for no reason. Cut them, roll them, paint them and accessorize your summer wardrobe with these colorful bracelets!  The best part is that you can do most of this while catching up on your favorite TV shows. I painted them with bold colorful stripes, but plain black and white would also look absolutely beautiful.

Have fun! xo, Mark

 Danielle wearing a stack of recycled paper bracelets

 Stack them all the way up your arm!

Why not only paint the edges and the inside!?

Make tons!  It's only paper.....

Watch the short video tutorial here

YOU'LL NEED

Cereal box cardboard

Ruler

Scissors

Americana Acrylics

White glue

Americana Triple Thick Gloss

Magazine pages

Paintbrush

 Cut long strips of cardboard

Wrap a strip around your hand to get your bracelet size 

Glue the cardboard into a bracelet and then glue on another strip

*This will make it stronger

Clip the cardboard together while it dries

Cut magazine pages into 3" x 4" pieces

 Roll the pages into tubes (starting at the corner) and then secure with glue

*You will need about 60 per bracelet

Cut the tubes the width of the bracelet

Glue them side by side all the way around

Paint the inside of the bracelet and let dry

Paint the tubes in different colors all the way around

Dab another color on each edge

Coat with Triple Thick Gloss and let dry

*This will make them extra shiny and sturdy 

Try only painting the inside and edges for another amazing look!