Simply Created {Christmas} Vases

I'm excited to show you something today...

A super quick...

super simple...

Christmas decor idea...

that won't break the bank!

Simply Created {Christmas} Vases

I first created the vases here...

1. Very quick.

2. Very economical.

3. And, only took three items to make...vase, stand, and gorilla glue.

But...I wanted to go from this...

To something more Christmas-y...

Like this...

A simple filler of pine cones, a white candle, and Epsom Salt.

Yep, that's right.

The pretty white stuff that looks like snow is Epsom Salt.

Look Closer...

 I filled two vases with Epsom Salt and just put the Pine Cones on top...

no method, just put them in.

Then, I poured more Epsom Salt into the third vase.

To get the effect on the candle...

I brushed some Mod Podge onto the candle and rolled the candle in the Epsom Salt.

And...

Viola!

 Simply Created {Christmas}Vases...

sitting on a sweet, green runner crocheted by my friend Rachel.
I already had everything but the Epsom Salt and that was $2.00 and some change, which...
I can put into a Zip-lock bag and save it for another time.

Inspiration came from:

Sarah at the Thrifty Decor Chick

for the vase tutorial

&

Mellisa at The Inspired Room and her, "How to Make a Jingle Bell Jar (and Other Mason Jar Crafts)  


I'll be linking up with The Girl Creative and Just Something I Whipped Up. I'm also at Skip to My Lou "Made By You Monday,"  and Dana at Saturday Mornings All On a Dime and her Strut Your Stuff Link Party. It's a great community of craft and handmade artists.


Thank You also to Elizabeth at Sew Chatty for the opportunity to join her, "Made With Love Monday's."
Thanks Elizabeth! 


*I truly love finding new inspiration, great blogs, and great peeps! 


Have a Lovely, Created,
Day!


Cole

Get your craft on...a DIY linky party

I love all the creative-ness...

handmade cuteness...

simply beauty that you can find through creative blogs.

It is these beauties (large vases) that I found from the Thrifty Decor Chick...

An amazing blog about home DIY and crafty goodness!

I've gotten so many ideas...

so much inspiration...

photos courtesy of simplycreatedbycole

Here's what you need and where to get it:

1. Large glass vase (Dollar Tree $1.00)
2. Glass candle stick holder (Dollar Tree $1.00)
3. Gorilla Glue (Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby-price varies)

Put a small amount of Gorilla Glue around top edge of candlestick holder, place large vase on top, put something heavy on top to press it down, allow it to completely dry. (P.S. Gorilla Glue expands A LOT, only a small amount is needed)

Fill with your favorite finds when finished!

Link up below to share your favorite DIY creation!