I am thrilled to be sharing one more project from our recycled-bottles-that-I-just-cannot-let-go-of today. I was supposed to throw these bottles out, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it… So they quickly became my most favorite Valentine’s Day craft ideas.
Because I added a small square of chalk-board paint, wrote out the word LOVE.
Bought a few pink tulips, and made this…
Which, I think might be my favorite project yet, and so incredibly easy to make.
In case you missed the Advent Wreath tutorial here are the simple steps to create these vases:
- Collect a few wine bottles
- Spray paint them white, doing multiple light coats to prevent dripping
- Using a felt brush paint on two coats of chalkboard paint in an imperfect square, centered on the front
- Write in the word LOVE
- Add water and then a few simple, pretty flowers
They make me smile. I am excited to share with you tomorrow a few other lovely items going into the store to continue our Black & White LOVE for this Valentines Day.
19 Comments
The City Cradle – Valentine vases DIY
January 25, 2010 at 3:04 pm[…] Possibly my favorite project EVER. Click the image above to view. « Black & White love- […]
rob
January 25, 2010 at 9:57 pmpretty neat vicky!!! now get to painting that wall! ;) -Rob
Marilyn
January 26, 2010 at 6:58 amWow, I should have saved my Christmas bottles I spray painted. These are so cute.
Fawn
February 11, 2010 at 11:30 amThose are beautiful
Melissa
February 12, 2010 at 1:16 pmThese are fabulous. Isn’t spray paint the greatest?! I have a large wine bottle I’m gonna have to try this on and add a black design that goes with some other stuff I have. Thanks for the great idea.
The City Cradle – Bloom party
February 26, 2010 at 3:12 pm[…] a tabletop centerpiece I converted our love vase project and freshened it up for spring. Switching out the spray-paint for hot pink and adding a […]
west coast nester
March 4, 2010 at 3:08 pmThose turned out so good. Now my wheels are turning.
How to make a Fabric party banner | The City Cradle
May 4, 2010 at 2:46 pm[…] party banners may quickly overrun spray painted beer bottles as my new favorite party […]
Holly
May 13, 2010 at 1:31 pmI just found your site and I LOVE IT! This is such a cute idea – especially for weddings! I am going to let all our brides know about it – If I like to your blog will that be ok…. new to this so not quite sure on the ‘rules’!
Thanks!
Handcrafted Parties- polka dot beauty | The City Cradle
May 25, 2010 at 8:35 am[…] also recreated the spray painted vases that pop up at many of my events. Instead of chalk-board paint Jessica used red acrylic paint. I […]
» Sharing the LOVE - Divine Party Concepts
February 14, 2011 at 6:39 am[…] Source Source […]
Jane @ Live Rich and Free
October 8, 2011 at 1:39 amI included a link to this post in my “101 coolest reusable craft ideas” post. I post about frugal ways to have a cool life while spending less, and this definitely made the list. These are really beautiful!
http://liverichandfree.blogspot.com/2011/10/101-coolest-reuseable-craft-projects.html
101 Coolest Reuseable Craft Projects | Live Rich & Free
November 2, 2011 at 4:17 am[…] bottles to: 6. Make tiki torches (I think the blue bottle ones look the coolest). 7. Make these “love” vases… or have them say whatever you want. (Lesson: spraypaint + bottle = anything you want). 8. Build […]
Eliza Jane
February 2, 2012 at 6:29 amOh wow, I only just discovered this! I am SO doing this this Valentine’s day!!! Thanks!
Jenna
February 13, 2012 at 12:09 pmCute! Here’s a fun tip: Throw a penny in each vase to help the tulips stand up straight!
Eliza Jane
February 13, 2012 at 10:10 pmThis is such a fantastic craft! Thank you for sharing. I did it this past week, and blogged about my results (while also crediting you and plugging your awesome blog).
Alyssa
August 20, 2012 at 7:52 amI just made these for a bridal shower I hosted and everyone LOVED them! <3
Thanks for sharing!
Chalkboard bottles with a twist! | PosyRosy
April 4, 2013 at 12:05 am[…] spied this little DIY on A Subtle Revelry which can be used to spell out words, cute on the top table for Mr & Mrs, on the desert table ~ […]
Valentines Hearts Milk Ice Cubes • A Subtle Revelry
January 20, 2019 at 12:54 pm[…] Here are s few other simple Valentines hearts favorites you might have missed… DIY Valentine decorations, individual mini fondue, sweet love brownies, stitched hearts (these would make adorable Valentines), crocheted heart cake toppers and one of my first DIY blog posts painted love bottles. […]