DIY Patriotic Vase
Now that it is May, I’m looking forward to decorating my home patriotically for both Memorial Day and July 4th.
I used a clear florist vase to make a DIY Patriotic Vase that will perfect to use when I’m decking my home out in red, white, and blue for the upcoming holidays.
I’m sharing my DIY Patriotic Vase for this month’s Thrifty Style Team project hosted by Julie of Redhead Can Decorate.
The Thrifty Style Team shares thrifty projects on the second Friday of each month. You’ll find links to all of the projects shared at the end of this post.
DIY Patriotic Vase
If you are like me, when you receive flowers from the florist, you hang on to the vase.
I used one of the many florists vases stored in my basement to make this patriotic vase.
If you don’t have a florist vase handy, check your local Goodwill or thrift shop. If you can’t shop, ask a neighbor or friend if they have a vase that you could use.
I took pictures of this project outside but I’ll soon be using this vase filled with Baby’s Breath when I decorate my living room patriotically.
Baby’s Breath is a great flower choice for this project for a number of reasons.
- The blooms are white which coordinate nicely with the red, white, and blue vase.
- Baby’s Breath is beautiful when fresh and equally beautiful dried.
- Baby’s Breath dries naturally in the vase. Add some water, enjoy the blooms, and as the water evaporates, the Baby’s Breath dries.
- Baby’s Breath is inexpensive. This bunch was just $4 at the grocery store.
Another thing that I noticed about Baby’s Breath is that the blooms make me think of fireworks.
Note as the sun shifted that the shadows formed on the vase look like the pattern of a firework.
I made the red and white wooden stars used to elevate the patriotic vase long ago. In fact, this was the first woodworking project that Mr. SP helped me to complete.
DIY Patriotic Vase
Use a clear florist vase to make a red, white, and blue vase perfect to use for decorating for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and other patriotic holidays.
Materials
- DecoArt Glass Paint in Red, White, and Blue
- Craft Paint Brush
- Painter's Tape
- Clear Glass Vase
Instructions
- Assemble materials.
- Measure vase and divide by three to determine the width of each stripe. (My vase was 7.5" tall. 7.5 divided by 3 equals 2.5" for each stripe.)
- Use painter's tape to tape off the middle section for taping. Measure from the top of the vase down 2.5" and apply a strip of tape. Measure from the bottom of the vase up 2.5" and apply another strip of tape.
- Paint the middle section white. I used DecoArt Glass Paint and it took four coats to get an opaque look.
- Remove tape and retape on the edge of the white paint.
- Paint the top of the vase red and the bottom of the vase blue.
- Remove the painter's tape and touch up paint, if necessary.
- Add flowers and enjoy!
Notes
Frog tape may produce a more crisp paint line.
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I’m thrilled with my patriotic vase and will use is all summer for decorating my home.
More Thrifty Projects to Enjoy
Now it’s time to enjoy the projects that the rest of the Thrifty Style Team is sharing today. Click on the links below to see each thrifty project.
Redhead Can Decorate – Sun Clothespin Wreath
The Painted Hinge – How to Make Paperback Books Look Vintage
DIY Beautify – DIY Weathered Wood Pedestal
2 Bees In A Pod – Thrift Store Planters – Thrifty Style Team
Postcards From The Ridge – Tiered Tray Decor Ideas with Thrifty and Vintage Finds
The Creek Line House – Ten Plants to Grow for Home Decor
The How To Home – Upcycled Berry Basket
The Tattered Pew – How to Easily Recover an Old Footstool
Unskinny Boppy – How to Frame a Puzzle without Puzzle Glue
Sweet Pea – DIY Patriotic Vase
What Meegan Makes – Thrifted Mirror Gallery Painted with Homemade Chalk Paint
I Should Be Mopping The Floor – Ethan Allen Console Table Makeover
Oh my gosh – this is such a creative idea! We each have lots of clear vases collected over time. Now we’re thinking that we could paint stripes for different themes or seasons. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, ladies! Your comment made me think about painting another one to look like candy corn for fall.
Paula
Very cute and patriotic idea!
Cindy
Thank you, Cindy! It was fun to make and I’ll be able to enjoy using it for years to come for patriotic decor.
Paula
This totally puts me in the mood for summer! So cute. xoxo
Thank you, Kristi! I am ready for summer!
Paula
SUPER simple and so cute, Paula! I am ready for some 4th of July at the lake, for sure!
Thank you, Beth! We both are so lucky that we have a lake house to enjoy. Being able to escape to ours during this “stay at home” has made all of the difference in the world. I’m looking forward to summer weekends at the lake and decking my house out in red, white, and blue for both Memorial Day and 4th of July.
Paula
Well done! I also like those wooden stars.
Thank you! They made a perfect base for my vase.
Paula
This is sweet, Paula. I love that you made the stars, too. And yes, the Baby’s Breath does look like fireworks! Don’t forget Flag Day on June 14th, sandwiched between Memorial Day and the 4th of July!
I forgot all about Flag Day, Marilyn! I’m going to get so much use out of this vase.
Paula
You made this look easy to make, Paula. And it is ideal for any patriotic party or event. The babies breath is so pretty for this. Thanks for sharing!
I think I’ll really enjoy using this for Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, and then Labor Day.
Paula
This is such a fun craft and perfect for all the summer entertaining ahead (fingers crossed that there will be entertaining!).
I also have my fingers crossed that there will be summer entertaining. It’s going to be a long and lonely summer if we can’t.
Paula
I love this Paula! This would be perfect to use for centerpieces at a 4th of July barbecue. So happy to be part of this super-fun hop with you!
Thank you, Michelle! That is a good idea! I think I’ll be using this for Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, and then Labor Day.
Paula
As soon as I saw this I was like WOW! WOW! WOW!! Just so cute and perfect timing, too Paula!
Thank you, Julie! I plan to have this out all summer.
Paula
Paula your vase turned out so cute! I host a 4th of July party for our friends and neighbors every year and this would be such a cute addition! Pinning!
Thank you, Kelly! I’m planning to use it for Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Paula
Super cute idea Paula. I have a vase just like this and need to put it to good use. Pinning!
Thank you, Michelle!
Paula
Great idea! I love how the baby’s breath is all you need for a beautiful, full bouquet!
Thank you, Carrie!
Paula
What a wonderful DIY for a patriotic centerpiece! And I love how the baby’s breathe looks like fireworks, too! 😉
I love baby’s breathe because it looks just as pretty dried as it does fresh.
Paula
Love your sweet vase!
Thank you, Lauren! It was fun to make.
Paula
Paula I love the simplicity of this little diy and think it could work for many holidays based on the colors used. Pinning for later.
You are right, Sonya! I think a candy corn colored vase would be fun for Halloween.
Paula
Such a fun and festive project! I think I have everything to make this. I will have to give it a try!
I love decorating with red, white, and blue all summer, so I have months to enjoy this project.
Paula