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December 13, 2012

Winter Vases Using Dollar Store Finds

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Hi Friends! I shared this post over at Infarrantly Creative a few weeks ago during Beckie’s Pennywise Presents Series and I thought you all might enjoy it too!

I am a huge fan of the Dollar Tree and all of the amazing things I can find there for a buck, not to mention their holiday section is awesome. One of my ‘go-to’ items at the Dollar Tree are these cylinder glass vases. There are so many projects you can do with them, but today I’m showing you how you can make Winter Vases With DIY Snow Texture.

DIY Winter Vases

Make these winter vases from dollar store finds and a little snow texture paint! What a fun, inexpensive holiday DIY project!

This is the perfect gift to give to just about anyone because they are so versatile! The white snow effect against the clear vase allows you to pair them with just about any accent color, making them easy to customize for different people and easy for the recipient to change down the road.

These winter vases using dollar store vases and filler items are such a cheap way to add holiday decor to your home!

If red isn’t your color, try adding pine cones and silver leaves for a winter wonderland theme….

This is such a great dollar store craft for the holidays! Add a little snow texture to your simple dollar store vases for an elegant and festive look.

….or try golds and silvers for a more elegant look!

Dollar Store Craft Supplies

To achieve the snow texture, I used Snow Tex by DecoArt and applied it with a stencil brush. I dipped the brush into the paint and applied a generous amount on the glass then dabbed the brush across the surface. Careful not to use actual brush strokes, this will thin the paint. You want to just dab the brush to spread out the texture. If it gets too thin, apply more paint. Just keep dabbing until the entire surface is covered :)

I purchase a lot of my glass vases at the dollar store, but sometimes you can only find the medium size there. To keep it under $10 you could use three medium size vases or purchase additional sizes at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or JoAnn’s and use a 40% coupon!

To create perfect stripes on my vase I covered the entire vase in blue painter’s tape, stacking each line perfectly on top of one another. This helps to create a perfectly straight line. Then I removed the tape from the sections I wanted to paint.

Winter Vases Using Dollar Store Finds

These winter vases from dollar store finds are such an inexpensive and cute way to add holiday decor to your home!

Once you remove the tape, you are left with perfect lines and beautiful Winter Vases!

ALL of the fillers I used in all three displays were purchased at the Dollar Tree! That includes the ornaments, pine cones and foliage. So depending on which vase theme you choose, you will only be spending about $2-5 on fillers. Great deal!

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These DIY Winter Vases are the perfect way to add holiday decor into your home on a budget! Grab these cylinder vases from the dollar store and paint them!

So which style screams YOU?!

And if you are interested, you can view more of my holiday projects here!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Ali says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I love the cranberries!!
    Great idea!
    ali

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  2. Carrie A. says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Beautiful! I guess you can find the Snow Tex at a craft store like Hobby Lobby?

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  3. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Love these Taryn!! So simple & pretty!! We are having a Dollar Store Decorating Linky Party tomorrow!! I would love it if you’d link these beautiful vases up!! :)

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  4. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I’m partial to the pinecones :)

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  5. Laura Beth says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I love the golds and silvers with the “snowy” white! I have a few of those Dollar Store vases lying around, I might have to follow your lead :o)

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  6. Diana Rambles says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Pretty!

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  7. Robyn says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Very cute and I love that it’s affordable too!

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  8. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    absolutely genius! love all the different fillers you used! wow!

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  9. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Pretty idea for vases! This year I could use the first and third styles of vases in my home very nicely–they would fit right in!

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  10. Jeneen says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Love, love, love this idea!!! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Meghan says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Gorgeous! Simply Gorgeous!

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  12. Julie says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Love this idea! I have never heard of snow-tex before. Your vases turned out stunning. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  13. the cape on the corner says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:48 am

    great job! like the pinecones!

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  14. [email protected] Another Day in Paradise says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Love this. So lovely and elegant.

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  15. gail says

    December 20, 2012 at 8:50 am

    taryn! beautiful vases, and great tip about the tape!! love these! catching you!
    gail

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  16. Chloe says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I love this! My favorite is definitely the one with the pinecones. I ADORE using pinecones as decor around Christmas!

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  17. Whitney says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:12 am

    I absolutely loved this project and I know my readers will to.

    Reply

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