This ugly vase belonged to the hubby when we got together. I never said anything because I thought that he liked the ugly vase. Four years later after combining households I learned differently. Therefore starts the ugly vase makeover.
How The Ugly Vase Makeover Came About
First off the hubby said lets get rid of that vase and get another that matches the vase that we had purchased together recently to hold our cotton seed stalks we purchased at the Magnolia Market. I told him I thought that he liked the vase, And guess what? He says not really.
So I told him before we buy another vase let me give this one a makeover first. This one is the perfect size, and if he doesn’t like it we can buy another.
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Since we wanted the color to be a turquoise I started off by painting the whole vase with Apple Barrel’s Turquoise Blue Acrylic paint . I gave it two coats, letting each coat dry thoroughly.
Next I gave it a paint splatter, using burnt umber acrylic paint,
and then some Venetian Gold Metallic acrylic. I was hoping that the splattering would show up better then it did. Still wasn’t the look that I was seeking.
So I reached for my all time favorite antiquing medium. It always does the trick.
Working in small sections at a time. I added my antiquing medium with a little bit of water.
Then using a soft clean cloth I gently wiped some of the antiquing medium off. Using a straight wiping motion, going in the same downward direction each time. I continued until I got the desired look that I was seeking.
Next to give it some protection, and shine I added a coat of Mod Podge. Another one of my all time favorite’s.
Here is the ugly vase makeover complete with it’s new dried flowers. I am loving the makeover, and I saved $20-$30 giving the vase a makeover myself instead of buying another. A win win for me!
Would love to hear what you think of the ugly vase makeover!
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Linda, if the original vase would have been black and white I would have absolutely loved it. But the brown makes it a bit dingy, doesn’t it? I wasn’t sure how I would feel about a transformation, but I loved the shape. OMG! That turquoise is stunning! I love these splatter and the Aging techniques. It turned out so gorgeous! Great job.
Thank you Nikki! I agree black and white would of been a lot better then the brown. But this color goes better with our decor, and I learned the splattering technique years ago in a tole painting class. It is amazing what a difference this simple technique can make, and I love my antiquing medium.
Your amazing. Can I just have you come over and make all my ugly stuff pretty.
LOL Kellie! It is amazing what a little paint can do.
She looks superb Linda. Wow, what a makeover. The color reminds me of a Robin’s egg and mixed with the dried flowers and stalks it makes such a lovely statement, I’ve always loved those colors together. Hubby probably loves it too now.
Thank you Michelle! I am loving the color, and I thought that the dried flowers would be perfect for the vase. The hubby does love it as well.
Great transformation Linda! I love simple, easy projects like that.
Thank you Shandy! It is amazing how much a little paint can transform something.
I absolutely adore it Linda, the colour is gorgeous – what a great makeover!
Thank you Sarah! I am loving the makeover, just wish that I had gave it a makeover a few years back. LOL
It turned out great! Love the color with the antiquing medium, it seems it came from a shop.
Thank you Pili! I love the antiquing medium, I use it on just about everything.
Beautiful!
Thank you Nancy!
Gorgeous color! I LOVE the new look.
Thank you Audra! I am happy how it turned out. So glad I talked the hubby into waiting instead of spending the money on another.
Linda, I love the new look! Agree the other one was pretty horrible. I love the antiquing! The plants and vase complement each other perfectly now. Great job!
Thank you Florence! The other was horrible wasn’t it, but some paint and antiquing sure changed the appearance. And the best part is that we didn’t have to go buy another vase. They are not cheap! 😉
My favorite color ,love it !
You did a great job ♡♡♡
Thank you Mary! I am loving how it turned out!