DIY - C&B Vase

I just love Crate & Barrel. We are lucky enough to have a store very close to home and I love to go in and brows. I have to confess though, I have only purchased one thing there and it was with a gift card we received as a wedding present. (see pic below and Thanks again Sue). So imagine my delight when I came across a vase that had DIY potential. It took a while to locate just the right thrift store vase that was similar. That day came last Friday and that $6 vase became my DIY C&B Vase....and I absolutely love it. Enjoy!

You will need.....

• A Vase

                               and Supplies;

• Primer, I used Zinsser Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 Spray Paint
• Spackling, I used Dap DryDex 
• Stiff craft paint brush 
• Gloves
• Silver Spray Paint, I used RustOleum Metallic in Silver

1. First I sprayed the vase with the primer. I like to use spray primer when possible as it gives a smoother finish.

2(a). Once the primer was dry I used a gloved hand to apply the spackling. I used my fingers to spread it in horizontal lines.

2(b). To achieve the same look as the C&B inspirational vase, I made sure that the sides of the vase were not covered with the spackling.

3. Next I took a stiff dry craft brush and began dragging it horizontally across both the front and back making sure not to get any spackling on the sides. I went back over this several times until I achieved the look I wanted. I made sure to blot the brush on a paper towel so it stayed as dry as possible.

Here is the "after" photo before it was completely dry. I used the spackling that was pink and dried white to ensure that I did not get any of it on the sides.

4. After the spackling was completely dry (it took about 24 hours b/c it was thick), I sprayed several coats of Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint in Silver. Here is the finished project...

I know its not exactly the same but I like the way it turned out. It's a hand-made original.

Thanks for visiting,

 Oh yea...here is what I bought with my C&B gift card.

4/12/13

UPDATE: This project was selected and featured on Knock Off Decor!

4/16/13

UPDATE: This project was selected and featured on Romance on a Dime's Take it on Tuesday Linky Party. Thanks Betsy!!!

5/10/13

UPDATE: This project was featured on The Power of Paint. Thanks!!!

Springtime Mantel

Finally...warm weather was upon us this past weekend. In celebration I changed out the mantel from Easter to Spring. Most of the items you will see are from the thrift store so the design was definitely done on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!

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Fireplace Mantel - Right Side

VASE:

The vase was an old glass vase I had saved that came from flowers that were delivered for some occasion (can't remember which one). I spray painted it with one coat of Primer in preparation of adding color but liked the way it looked white and kept it that way. -sorry, no tutorial for that project

 

CANDLE HOLDER: For the tutorial click HERE

  

BIRDS on Stands:

I purchased the birds at a close-out sale at the craft store early last fall (marked down 60% and more). The candle holders where from various other sources. The tallest glass one was purchased from Wal-Mart at Christmas time and was part of my Christmas mantel. The middle size one was bought at the thrift store and painted and the smallest is a votive (one of about a hundred), that I made for my wedding (its turned upside down). 

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Fireplace Mantel - Left Side

Bird Cages:

I found both bird cages at the thrift store over the winter. I just knew I could use them in some way this Spring/Summer. The smaller one was black and the larger one was already white but a bit beat up. I spray painted both white to enhance their beauty.

Other Stuff:

The Bow was made with left over material from the Spring Wreath I made last year. The Candles in the large cage are from around the house. They are sitting on top of more of the wedding votives. The Moss Balls were left behind by a tenant from my rental property. The Victorian Candle Holder was purchased from a thrift store as is, (so beautiful no changes were necessary).

Happy Spring & Thanks for Visiting,