Feb 21 2008

Quick & Easy Table Decor: Covered Vase

Published by DIY Bride at 2:05 pm under DIY Projects & Tutorials

This is filed under “Why didn’t I think of that?”.  Here’s a quick way to add instant impact to your centerpiece vases: cover them with placemats.

Home by Sunset has the step-by-steps on how to do this super-easy, super-inexpensive project to take your centerpieces from nice to WOW. (Found via Heavy Petal – a really cool gardening blog.)

Sunset Home Placemat Vase

I can picture using some really neat beaded or capiz shell mats or how about a gorgeous shantung? Brocade? Start searching at home & bath stores for interesting finds (especially in the clearance bins).

So, I’m thinking how awesome the placemats are and … hmmm, wouldn’t vases be cool wrapped with:

  • Vellum (printed and solids available from Martha Stewart Crafts, Paper Source)
  • Grasscloth
  • Sheets of moss (available at craft stores and floral supply houses)
  • Rich, textured fabrics
  • Hot wrapping papers (think Whimsy Press, eieio, Midori)
  • Vintage wallpapers (eBay!)
  • Modern/contemporary wallpapers (Nama Rococo, Design Public)
  • Sheets of punched tin
  • Tree bark or wood laminate sheets
  • Rows of ribbon in coordinating colors and different sizes. (I love this one! This was actually a candidate for the 1st DIY book but didn’t quite fit.)

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6 responses so far

6 Responses to “Quick & Easy Table Decor: Covered Vase”

  1. hamiharrion 22 Feb 2008 at 12:48 am

    Ooooo purty – I’m loving how it looks finished yet organic! Beaut!

  2. Kim Petyton 23 Feb 2008 at 8:21 am

    Or what about giant bubble wrap for an Andy Warhol Pop Art kind of look? I’m LOVING the simple DIY!

  3. Mrs.Won 23 Feb 2008 at 8:56 am

    Lovely. Would also be great with no flowers and a candle inside, glowing through.

  4. Elite Bridal Conciergeon 25 Feb 2008 at 2:02 pm

    You are right. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments. How cool!

  5. Janeon 29 Feb 2008 at 1:36 am

    Good one. I have placemats like that too. Thanks!

  6. lynnon 14 Jan 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Don’t use tree bark though because stripping the bark can kill the tree and weddings kill enough trees.

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