I am one of those people who is not afraid to grab something that is on its way to the trash or that someone else has cast off on the side of the road. Besides being free, I love transforming old and used pieces into something new and beautiful. I’m always looking out for pieces large and small that can be re-purposed into something else. So with that in mind I saved these old sparkling cider bottles that were left over from our night ringing in the new year.
Bottles are actually something I save a lot. Everything from spaghetti jars to salsa jars to bottles like these. The shapes are unique and they can be used for so many things. I wanted to turn these bottles into some pretty vases so I started with removing the labels.
Some labels are more stubborn than others and simply pulling off the paper won’t work. So I broke out my De-Solv-It, which I always use to remove sticky labels. You can tell I use it a lot since this bottle is almost out! After spraying the solution on and letting it sit for a few minutes the label was much easier to scrape off using a razor blade.
It did take a little bit of elbow grease, but in under five minutes both of the bottles were clean and ready to be painted.
I took advantage of a very unusually warm day to go outside and do some spray painting. Since it was so nice I took care of quite a few projects at once and I’ll share some of those next week.
I have yet to tire of painting things a fresh coat of white. I just love the clean, simple look. After giving these bottles-now-vases a few coats of white spray paint I embellished them with some charms I found in the dollar bins at Michaels that I strung onto some twine.
To think that these were headed for the trash… what pretty little vases they turned into. I’m also in love with these charms. I’m kind of wishing I had grabbed more.
And just to prove that I mean it when I say I’m not above decorating with discarded items the frame, the clock, and all those books were pieces that other people were throwing away. I’m more than happy to give them a new home.
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Love, love, love this. What a beautiful vignette. Makes me want to go spray paint something :)
Love your repurposing-looks great. A question–what kind, brand of spray paint do you use that works best for glass? Thanks.
Hi Bev, thanks for the question. To be honest I don’t yet have a favorite brand of spray paint that is my go-to. I usually just buy whatever is cheapest, lol. For this project I did use the Krylon brand and it worked great. They have held up and the finish is very smooth. Typically everything I have painted with Krylon comes out great. I hope this helps!
Brie! You are amazing! I love your “new” vases. Thanks for the inspiration
So fresh and creative. Love the charms you used. True trash to treasure!
Love these… I am totally obsessed with glassware and you’ve just given me one more reason to hang onto it in the hope of *one day* transforming it into something fabulous and useful. Vintage-effect looks gorgeous too. Great job. x
Thanks Franki! I think my husband rolls his eyes just a little bit every time I save another spaghetti sauce jar, lol. But they’re just so pretty and useful! Although what I’m going to do with 10 jars I don’t know…. :)
I just have to say Brie, You amaze me. I wish I was so talented and creative! Very beautiful arrangement!
Oh thank you Keri! You are so sweet, and trust me you are just as creative and talented (if not more!) Seriously, you are amazing!
I LOVE them.. what a great idea.. the extra touches really made them. Smart lady. Stopping over from saavy
Brie thank you for sharing that idea, every christmas I make this puertorrican eggnog and pour into a wine bottles and pass it as a giftt is always very challenging for me to take the labels from wine bottles and now you gave me the easiest way to do it. I hope I could find the solutions where I life.
Yum, that sounds like a tasty gift! I hope you can find the solution, it does make the job easier. Good luck!
GORGEOUS!!! What a cute idea!!Gosh girl you have vision. I might just have to steal your idea :)
xx
Shelby
Steal away Shelby! It’s an easy-peasy project!