DIY - Pretty Containers
Rainbow Vase Choose braids in spring-fresh colors to transform a pitcher into a pretty vase. Fill it with Mom's favorite flowers.
Instructions
1. Wash and dry a small purchased glass pitcher, removing stopper if necessary.
2. Beginning just below the spout, paint thick white crafts glue on the center portion of the pitcher. Wrap variegated braided cord around the pitcher over the glue. (Buy a yard of cord for this step.)
3. Trim the excess cord. Apply more glue to the ends if needed. Let the glue dry.
4. Using an 18-inch-long piece, tie 1-1/2-inch-wide variegated sheer ribbon around the handle. To cut notches into the ribbon ends, fold each of the ends in half lengthwise; cut diagonally.
Instructions
1. Wash and dry a small purchased glass pitcher, removing stopper if necessary.
2. Beginning just below the spout, paint thick white crafts glue on the center portion of the pitcher. Wrap variegated braided cord around the pitcher over the glue. (Buy a yard of cord for this step.)
3. Trim the excess cord. Apply more glue to the ends if needed. Let the glue dry.
4. Using an 18-inch-long piece, tie 1-1/2-inch-wide variegated sheer ribbon around the handle. To cut notches into the ribbon ends, fold each of the ends in half lengthwise; cut diagonally.
Terra Cotta Surprise
Elegant Flowerpot Choose a pretty pair of satin cords to wrap a terra-cotta flowerpot with color. Display it on a Mother's Day breakfasttable to surprise her.
Instructions
1. Using a paintbrush, coat a 4-inch terra-cotta flowerpot with thick white crafts glue. Wrap the rim of the pot with 1/4-inch-wide light green satin cord. (Buy 3 yards for this purpose.)
2. Use about 6 yards of rose-color satin cord to wrap the bottom of the pot, starting just below the green. Tuck the end of a 2-inch rose-colored tassel under the first couple of wraps. Apply more glue to the ends if needed to secure. Let the glue dry.
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Instructions
1. Using a paintbrush, coat a 4-inch terra-cotta flowerpot with thick white crafts glue. Wrap the rim of the pot with 1/4-inch-wide light green satin cord. (Buy 3 yards for this purpose.)
2. Use about 6 yards of rose-color satin cord to wrap the bottom of the pot, starting just below the green. Tuck the end of a 2-inch rose-colored tassel under the first couple of wraps. Apply more glue to the ends if needed to secure. Let the glue dry.
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