~ MIY Valentine Romantic Recycled Decor ~

"Shabby Chic Romantic Valentine Vases"
"f o r   t h e   p u r e   j o y   o f   m a k i n g   t h i n g s"

Miy Valentine Decor Project:
"Shabby Chic Romantic Valentine Vases"  
Recycling to re-invent never looked better!

For Valentine set a shabby chic romantic scene; instead of putting all your roses or flowers in
one vases, why not place them in single vases for a spectacular effect. Recycling with style,
unassuming bottles in assorted sizes and shapes are transformed with colourful texture to create
stylist vase accents. This easy to apply textured effect is achieved by combining acrylic paints
with a thickening relief medium. Bring colour and personality to your Valentine decor
presentation. Parade the colourful textured vases as a captivating centerpiece, or line them to
grace a mantel, staircase steps or window. Add gorgeous roses for fragrances and candles for
atmosphere.

Total time: Less than two hour to make six bottles.
Hands-on time: Plus 24 hours to dry and cure.
Skill: Super easy.
Project cost: Less than $20.00 for the project.

Materials & tools:
•  Glass bottles in assorted sizes and shapes
(recycled wines bottles are perfect)
(Empty and clean bottles thoroughly)
• Newspapers, or plastic type of work mat
• Acrylic paints, in assorted Valentine colours. I used Pébéo Cream of Colour by PBO Deco
(I use pink, red, burgundy, fuchsia, peach, and lavender)
• 1 inch flat paintbrush or a stippling brush
• Small palette knife
• A paint tray, or use recycled plastic container one for each color.
• Pébéo Effect +  by PBO Deco (thickening gel medium, adds texture to acrylic paints)
• Roses or flowers of choice from your sweetheart
• Decorative wire (optional, can be wrapped around each vase)

(Materials for this project are available at arts, craft and hardware stores.)

MIY INSTRUCTIONS:
Pébéo Effect + gel medium once mixed with acrylic paint will change its consistency and
thickness. It modifies acrylic paints to be used in infinite ways and for various applications. The
thickness of the blended colours produces handling characteristics that are very close to that of
oil paint without changing the colour or opacity of the acrylic paints. It makes it an ideal medium
to use to transform assorted surfaces including plain bottles. It can be use on various types of
surface from wood, metal and even to create very cool works of art on canvas.

Cover your work area with newspapers, or use a plastic liner or an old place mat. Remove bottle
labels buy soaking them in warm water. Make sure that the bottles are clean inside and out, and
grease free. Wash them with soapy water and towel dry. Lighter coloured labels can be left on
since they will be covered with a thick textured medium. To make things even easier while you
apply the medium; if you have a Lazy-Susan this is a great project to use it for. Simply wipe it
clean after use.
Start by combining 50% of Pébéo Effect +  with 50% acrylic paint and mix well with a palette knife
in a paint tray or in a small plastic container. The proportions will vary with colour and desired
textured effect. Start with small bead like amounts and add more gel until you have achieved the
desired thickness. (2 of acrylic colour to 1 part Pébéo Effect +). Continue adding Pébéo Effect +
slowly if needed, but not to much or shrinkage and cracking may occur during drying. At higher
concentrations, can thicken paint to "cake" or sculptural consistency.

Work on one area of the bottle at a time, starting from the bottom up. Apply the thick colour
mixture around the bottle with a palette knife or paintbrush. In a dabbling like motion create
peaks with the palette knife or paintbrush as you are applying the medium, much like icing a
cake. Continue this process until the bottle is completely covered. You do not need to apply the
medium underneath of the bottles. Once all the bottles are completed, they will dry to the touch
within about 4 hours. Let them air dry and cure at room temperature for 24 hours; depending
upon thickness applied to the bottles.

Pébéo Effect + produces a matte surface sheen when dry. A varnish topcoat is not required;
however for fun finish apply a high gloss varnish. Or to give the coloured textured vases a
shimmering look applying dabs of silver metallic gel with a cloth; dab it on and wipe it off.

Adorn your revamped colourful bottle arrangement with gorgeous roses in assorted colours, a
different colour for each vase. For a splash of contrast and visual geometry, add foliage, a few
thin Pendanus leaves for each rose presentation.
Recycled jar
luminettes make
super summer
decorations....
string them onto
branches, trees,
around the deck,
patio, and porch or
even on a fence.
© All Rights Reserved
Photos and miycreations projects are copyrighted 2012
~by MaddyLane Designs~

More Miy
Decor Projects


Mystical Journey
Photo Poetry for the
Heart and Soul
miy
Workshops
miy Photo
Books
miy
index
miyspirit
miy
Halloween
miy
Kids Crafts
miy
Garden
miy
Recipes
miy
Teens
miy Fashion
Crafting
miy
Christmas
miy
Decor
© All Rights Reserved
Photos and miycreations projects are copyrighted 2012
~by MaddyLane Designs~
contact miy
advertise on miy
miy blog
miy newsletter
miy services
miy photos
miy store
miy twitter
miy books
miy index
MIY Kids Crafts
Mini Pumpkin Luminaries
MIY Halloween
Projects
MIY Christmas
Projects
Miycreations Project article and photographs
by  Madeleine M Langlois, MaddyLane Designs
Miy Currry Pumpkin Soup
More Miy
Valentine project
Miy Text-it Valentine
LUV Jars
Valentine POST
MIY Valentine
Project


Decorating for the
Chinese New Year
St Patrick's
Shamrock Creations
Groovy Style
Easter Eggs
Valentine Heart
shaped Luminaries
Miy Valentine Heartfelt make it yourself creations
More Miy Valentine photo stock & greetings downloads
miycreations... by maddylane    make it yourself creations & inspirations ...         
Share |

My Nature Photographs
in art... by Maddylane
inspirations
View my Photo Art Collection
One of a kind ~
Inspirational Wall Art collection ~by
Maddylane
Ideal to set a serene mood in your home and
office environment to inspire you all year round.
Custom orders you choose the photo.
Calendrier 2012 Calendars
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
by Maddylane
au profit de la  Maison de soins palliatifs de
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
to benefit the Vaudreuil-Soulanges  Palliative Care Residence
LofaSofa
made in Quebec, Canada