So, I guess I've developed a bit of a vase collection over the years that I currently keep stashed under my kitchen sink cabinet. While it is convenient to have lots of different sizes and shapes on hand, I have to admit that they are all relatively plain. Nothing cool, nothing special—just regular old glass vases. That's about to change! I saw the vases floating around Pinterest that use the rubber band and glass frost spray paint method to make a pattern, but I thought it would be extra cute to take it one step further and do a phrase instead of a pattern:
Supplies: Glass vase, letter stickers, glass frosting spray paint
, and masking tape.
1. Use the masking tape to make guidelines for the top and bottom of your phrase. These lines will help you keep the letters straight when you place the stickers on the vase. Before adding your stickers to the vase, place the sticker (sticky side down) onto some fabric and pull it off. Repeat this several times until the sticker has lost most of its sticky quality (this will help you peel off the sticker at the end). Place your sticker on the vase. 2. Use the masking tape to tape off the top edge of the vase, so there will be a clean line where the frost spray ends. 3. Place the vase upside down on cardboard and follow the directions to spray several coats of frost spray, allowing for adequate dry time between each coat. 4. Peel off your stickers, and voilà! You're done!
Pretty quick and easy right? I usually trim out most of the bottom leaves in floral arrangements, but I like how they look through the clear glass letters, so I left them in this time. Of course, you don't have to pick a French phrase for your vase, but I think mine turned out très magnifique! xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman
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What a great DIY project!
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very beautiful! i’ll try it 🙂
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So so cute, and what a great present!
fab idea!!
What a cute idea !! i definitively want to try it and try other versions !
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oh so fun! this would be so fun at a bachelorette party, but maybe on big old wine glasses?
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Cuuuuuuute idea, oh my gosh! And this would work with all sorts of shapes too! This is one of your most exciting ideas for me lately because it isn’t confined by any certain aesthetic!
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Such a great idea! Gonna have to try it 🙂
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This just looks stunning! Such a fun idea too! x
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OMG such a great idea and looks pretty easy I think even I can do it…. 🙂 Thank you!!! Gonna try this for my new patio.
This is so cute! I love how this turned out!
How gorgeous! What a great idea!! Such a fun way to personalize a vase!
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Wow! Magnifique!
Super cute!! Would be really great in my kitchen
Julie
This is genius – so beautiful and simple to make!
That’s so cool! Love it!
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What a stinkin’ cute idea!
Gorgeous
wow, you guys have had some amazing DIY’s this week.
love it!
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Cute idea! But it’s “Ooh La La” not “Oh La La” – ha!
Aww, thanks! And you’re totally right. The colloquial pronunciation comes out sounding like “Ooh”, but it’s actually a French expression spelled with just one O. Now, if only we could’ve fit some accent marks over the A’s. 🙂
Wow, such a great Idea, wouldn’t think it was DIY! C x
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That is such a great idea!!! And pretty roses too!! Perfect for valentines day!
Heather
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Awesome idea! And I keep forgetting just how much a fresh bouquet of flowers cheers up any room. Thanks, as always, for the inspiration! – Leith
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Oh, this is brilliant! Love the idea of it 🙂
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Lovely idea!
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This is actually the cutest (and easiest – yay!) DIY project ever. Thanks so much for sharing. SO happy you’ve joined the ABM team Laura.
so cute! love it!
This is a genius idea, and the technique can be used in so many ways. Thanks for sharing.
Super Cute!! Thanks for the idea, ladies!
xo
Rachel
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Very beautiful! loving this cute idea! 🙂
ANDREA
Great vase 🙂
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What a cute idea!!!
Tessa~
Beautiful idea !
love love love this idea! I’m in need of some greenery around my house and having such a cute vase is an awesome touch!
xoxo
Taylor
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No it’s not! Ooh is definitely NOT French…
Neither is “très magnifique” , “très beau” or just “magnifique” is French but no one would say “très magnifique”.
Though the vase looks lovely
That’s so cool! I am going to have to try this on the vases we bought for our wedding. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been wanting to try glass frosting. The phrase you chose is adorable. I really like this project!
LOVE! This is a great idea for a vase or just a neat, homemade piece of home decor. 🙂
This is so great! I have been on the search for glass frosting products and I never thought of a spray paint! Thanks 🙂
I also thought it was “Ooh . . .” until I discovered the French actually spell it “Oh la la!”
such a fantastic and easy DIY!
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this is totally adorbs!
xo,
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Omg this is so cute, can’t wait to try it:) So simple but so…unexpected & unique…hobby lobby here I come lol;)
I love this! Thanks for sharing 🙂 xx
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Really cute, thanks for the idea.
That is an absolutely wonderful idea. I would to make a similar vase as a gift, with the person’s name on it. Or just “I *heart* mom.
Such a great idea.
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Love how easy this is! It would make a great gift for friends or a hostess gift.
So simple, yet stunning!
This is such a great idea, I love it!
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This is so great! You’re always impressing me with your DIYs.
xo
Diana
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Such a simplistic but oh-so-cute idea!
Allison
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What an amazing idea! Looks so cute 🙂
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This is a fantastic idea and one that I will be using in the future!
🙂 That’s what I was actually searching for without knowing!
So Cute! I have the perfect vase for this!
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Ooh La La, this is just so pretty:) I have a lot of plain glass vases that I have gotten tired off, so this will be a lovely project to do like really soon. Thanks for the idea and the lovely pictures to go with it.
Love this! So pretty and perfect for the upcoming spring! 😀
Amazing 🙂
Very good idea, thanks for sharing 🙂
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this is so cute!!
xxoo,
nikki
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I am definitely going to do this. I have tons of vases that need to be jazzed up a bit.
Ooh la la, what a cute idea!
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Love, love, love it!!
So easy too.
I love this!!
Love this. I have a very theatrical French friend who loves to put his hand on his heart and say ‘oh la la’ when we’re gossiping. I will attempt to make a copy of this just for him!
Bravo !