Holiday DIY Project: Ombre Vases (Video)

Do you have many glass bottles but don’t know what to do with them? Try this holiday DIY project. You can use glass vases or bottles. Glass bottles and vases are perfect for many DIY projects but this one stands out from the rest. Furthermore, ombre is becoming more popular by the day and is used almost everywhere – from home to fashion. The dark-to-light contrast creates a striking effect that is enhanced by flowers or plants. If you’ve been looking for something to inspire you, this is it.

Holiday DIY Project: Ombre Vases

Brighten up your home with ombre vases

Image via: Creme de la Craft

Video – How to Make Ombre Vases

Link to video: How to make an ombre vase

Supplies

• Glass vases or bottles
• White acrylic paint
• An acrylic paint of your choice (to create the darkest color)
• A small container to mix paint
• Mod podge
• Paintbrush

Directions

1. Remove labels from your bottles or vases. Peel the paper then soak the glass containers in warm water for approximately 20 minutes. Remove any residue with a scraper.
2. Pour the acrylic paint you’ve chosen into a container. Pour enough paint as you’ll use it for the entire vase or bottle.
3. Paint a strip on the bottom part of the bottle. Leave it to dry then add a second coat. If you want a darker shade, add a third coat.
4. Add a little white paint to the container and mix. Apply a second strip on the bottle on top of the first.
5. For a steady transition between shades, add a small amount of white paint each time.
6. Work your way up and continue adding a lighter strip until the vase or bottle is completely covered.
7. Once done, add a coat of mod podge to lock in the paint.
8. Repeat the process for other cylinders.
9. Put flowers, add water, and enjoy your new vases!

The vases make great gifts

Image via: Almost Makes Perfect

Instructions

This holiday DIY project is inexpensive and has a lot of wow factor. You can use any glass container with a flattering shape for a unique outcome. Without a doubt, you’ll enjoy displaying flowers or branches in your ombre vase. While flowers steal the show in many instances, your vase will be the showstopper this time around.

Which color will you use for this project?