*please excuse the poor (and inconsistent) photography in this post *
Alright—I caved. I just couldn’t take it anymore—I HAD to have one (or two, or four)!
Everyone in blogland is has been (I’m a little behind) making their own hurricane vases. They looked SO GOOD and it’s a great project for a cheapskate like me so… I did it. And I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!
Actually, since discovering E6000 glue- my new obsession- I have made a few things to add to my collection. Yes—I have a collection of glass. I LOVE glass serving/décor pieces. Glass just goes with everything- making it versatile- and cheapskates like me like versatile.
It’s a dollar store lidded glass jar and a dollar store glass candlestick and my new favorite E6000 glue! Brilliant right? I can't take credit for the idea though. I think I first saw it on Dollar Store Crafts.
Then I found a cute pack of 2 small candlestick holders at a different dollar store.
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| 2 for a dollar! That makes them $.50 each! |
I had in my collection already a really plain glass vase from the dollar store so I decided to try something kinda unconventional. Since these candlesticks are roughly the same size at the top and bottom, I glued it to the vase upside down. This made a dual use piece (hooray versatility!).
I do kinda love it as a tall candlestick. Makes it something that you can customize with the seasons (or for holidays or parties etc). Once I can find another matching plain vase (my usual dollar store doesn’t have them anymore) I’ll use the other small candlestick to make a set.
Then I went and made what everyone in blogland has made—because I HAD to. The inspiration piece from William Sonoma is so beautiful.
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| Williams Sonoma had these in 3 sizes with prices ranging from $56 - $118 each (I think they are discontinued) |
But for $2, I just COULDN’T not make one (or two). So…
2 dollar store fluted vases + 2 dollar store glass candlesticks + 2 bags of dollar store rocks + 2 small dollar store white pillar candles + a little dollar store hemp twine = BEAUTIFUL!
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| naked hurricanes |
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| notice the glue is almost completely invisible. |
Now I just have to find a place for them… for now they reside on my dining table. And I love them.
3 comments:
Lovey Love! I too, love glass. I would like to see a colored glass project please.
I love this project. In Missouri I went to Dillards store to see Southern Country Living Projects (the magazine). They used "efferdent" (sp. denture adhesive). That way you can take it apart if you ever want to by soaking in hot water. I've done it and it works wonders. That's from one cheapskate to another!!!
Great tip Cindi! I'm totally going to try that sometime!
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