Tuesday, September 6, 2011

DIY Lace Vase

You know when you're just on a roll with something? {That's a fun way of saying I'm obsessed with something...} I'd say I'm on a role with finding fun things to do with mason jars. If you missed my Chalkboard Paint Jar, catch it over here.  Today I have another DIY for you! This happens to be one of my favorite DIY projects I've done in a while. The end result is pretty, sophisticated and looks expensive! And that's what we want to go for...especially when the total cost for the project is only $12, right?!


This is what I like to call the Pretty Lace Vase.
Kinda rhymes...ya know, so you can remember it better (:
Materials: Spool of lace, tape, scissors, large mason jar, spray paint, paint brush, glitter accent paint, & a candle or flowers.


Step 1: Dab the glitter paint on your jar in random areas, keeping within the width of the lace. {to be sure I stayed inside the width of the lace fabric, I used a white erase marker to trace it before I did the glitter...that way it wipes right off!} I used Martha Stewart's Craft Glitter Paint in a Bronze/Copper:


Step 2: Cut out your strip of lace and tape it securely together around the jar.


Step 3: Once the lace is in place, spray paint the jar whatever color you wish.




Step 4: Remove the lace right after spray painting so the lace doesn't stick to the jar while drying. Allow dry time, then put the mason jar top back on!



As you can see, the lace pattern is left on the jar and glitter is a nice touch to be able to see peeking through the design.

You can put a yummy smelling candle in the jar to illuminate the lace design...


Or fill the jar with some fresh flowers...


What do you think? Easy enough?? I'm thinking this could be a great holiday gift! Or even a DIY wedding centerpiece.  Could you imagine a cluster of them on a table- some with flowers, some with candles? Beautiful!


I hope you'll try it... and I hope I've inspired you to find fun things to do with mason jars.
Love,
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46 comments

  1. LisaSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Michaela, I LOVE this!! So pretty and elegant...just goes to show that mason jars don't always have to be rustic! Hope your roll continues! ;)

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  2. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    soooo pretty! love the lacey vase! very simple, chic, and romantic.

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  3. katie [the bright life]September 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Ahh, that jar is ADORABLE!! So creative, but so easy...I love it! Definitely trying it soon...I was already on the mason jar bandwagon, but this just kicked it up a notch. LOVE. Xo, Katie

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  4. the girl in the red shoesSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Such a cute idea! I love how it turned out!

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  5. jacin {lovely little details}September 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    it should come as no surprise that i LOVE this!!! perhaps a mason jar sunday is on our hands?

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  6. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}September 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I was JUST looking at lace yesterday at the fabric store...trying to think of something fun to do with it. You found it...great project!

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  7. natasha {schue love}September 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    M! I LOVE the vase!! Such a cool idea...very romantic!

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  8. Simply LKJSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love these!!! So clever. And, yes a great gift idea. Okay...need to start saving all those jars!!!

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  9. jessica // union shoreSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    love these! so pretty! love the touch of glitter too!

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  10. birdie to beSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I loved the chalkboard one... but this one is so pretty too!

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  11. emilySeptember 6, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    This is so pretty! I definitely want to try it!

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  12. Love, ChelseaSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love this!

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  13. MeSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    so cute! i'm definitely going to try this out :)

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  14. The Poole FamilySeptember 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Can I put my request in for one, too???? It's ADORABLE!!!!!!!! What a fun idea!!!!

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  15. BrittanySeptember 6, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    That is such a cute idea! So easy, too! I might have to give this a try.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Darling idea. I would love to see a few down my table for our mother daughter tea. And congrats on your new sponsor . . .blog is looking great my friend!

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  17. NicoleSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Where are you getting all these ideas??? I am SO obsessed with mason jars right now... I think you need to feature a DIY mason jar project every week!! :)

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  18. JennaSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love this DIY because you can use it as a vase and a candle holder and because it looks simple enough for me to do! haha

    Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  19. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Super cute idea! Very my style too. :) Hope you're surviving your long days at work! I can totally relate!
    ~Kerri

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  20. KatieSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love this! What a cute idea!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I love it. I could see doing the underside of a coffee table using this technique or a small mirror. Quite cool!

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  22. RissySeptember 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    ahh absolutely awesome! I am soo soo impressed... please let me have mucho dinero some day so that I can pay YOU much dinero to decorate mi casa : )

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  23. MeganSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I love love love this!! You're always so creative.

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  24. AllieSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I definitely want to try this! First thing once I get home for Thanksgiving or something. :)

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  25. Megan {Splendid Design}September 6, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Very cute idea! I just did a post on mason jars as well! They are cute and can be used for any occasions.

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  26. Sarah MacMillan {Prairie Perch}September 7, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    So pretty! I love lace.

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  27. ♥ CheCheSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    i love this so much! those vases look so amazing :).

    thanks for sharing girl!

    ♥cheche

    savedthrulove.blogspot.com

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  28. simplyvonneSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    oh what a great idea! i love everything lace so how cool is it to have it as a vase!!

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  29. Julie @ The Smitten MintonsSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Wow that's gorgeous! How in the world did you think of that!? I love it!

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  30. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love the lace jar, what a sweet little idea :)

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  31. Nicole DianneSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    so creative! I LOVE it. I'm trying to find more things to do with mason jars because I'm kindof obsessed with them. This might just be my newest one :D

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  32. natasha {schue love}September 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Yay! Thanks for linking up...such fun inspiration for candelight in the fall!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I love this! I will definitly have to try it some day :)

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  34. Amy @ Five Kinds of HappyDecember 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I love this one and may even be able to use it for my wedding coming up in a few weeks!

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  35. Melissa WFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    OMG....I love this! I have been sitting here scratching my head about what to do with my hanging mason jar pew decorations! I am putting flowers in them & I have tried filling the jars with moss,hay,etc...but now I have found my solution! ;) I just bought all my supplies yesterday & I am doing one today!! I hope mine turn out as good as yours did, because if they do....I am going to do all 16!! Thanks so much for this awesome & inspiring post!! :)

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  36. MichaelaFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    @Melissa W- I'm so happy you're trying this! I hope it works out! Email me and let me know how it went :)

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  37. Jamie BApril 8, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Hello, Your lacy jars are so SO pretty!! I hope it's okay, I just couldn't resist featuring them in my mason jar crafts round-up. You can see it here:

    http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Mason-Jar-Crafts-and-Decor-Ideas?done

    Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    This looks great! I can't wait to try them for my wedding.
    Two questions:
    1) How did you secure the lace to the jar without there being tape lines left in the paint after you remove the lace?
    2) What brand of spray paint did you use?

    Thanks!

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  39. ohiofarmgirlJune 2, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Such a cute idea! LOve the glitter. Dianntha

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  40. Linda MyersNovember 17, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I also wondered how you taped the lace to the jar without leaving tape lines?

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    1. MichaelaNovember 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Hi Linda, I just rolled the tape and overlapped the lace, sticking the roll of tape under the lace to secure the two ends together. Hope that makes sense :)

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  41. Linda MyersNovember 17, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I also wondered how you taped the lace to the jar without leaving tape lines after painting and taking lace off?

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  42. KeishDecember 16, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I wondered that too ^ also did scotch tape work? AND, did you do anything special to keep paint from getting on inside of jar? I want these to look perfect for a bridal shower....

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    1. MichaelaDecember 16, 2014 at 10:51 PM

      Hi Keish! Yes, I just covered the mason jar's opening with blue tape so it wouldn't get on the inside of the jar. The scotch tape worked for me! This is a great idea for a bridal shower.

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  43. KeishDecember 16, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Did you do anything special to keep paint from getting on inside of jar??

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  44. UnknownSeptember 10, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    What kind of spray paint did you use? Would you be able to take a video of this process and post it?! Love it!

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