Do you have a minute? Well, one minute is all it takes for this easy and creative way to dress up plain glass vases with a pop of color. The secret is balloons. Because they’re stretchy, the balloons wrap tightly around the vases like a second skin, making it look like the vases are dipped in paint. And since balloons come in so many colors and patterns, you can constantly change up your vases depending on your mood.
What you’ll need:
12-inch latex balloons
Scissors
Clear glass vases or votive holders
1. Cut off the skinny neck of the balloon as well as about 1/8 inch from the very bottom so you end up with a “tube” with two open ends. I found these blue and white balloons with a marble swirl pattern at Michaels arts and crafts store. The larger the balloon, the easier it will be to work with, so select balloons that are at least 12 inches in diameter when inflated. The size will be indicated on the balloon package.
2. Stretch the balloon, and wrap it around the vase. Depending on the size of your vase, the balloon will not necessarily cover it entirely, but that just adds to the charm. You also can place two balloons on the vase if you wish. Be gentle and careful when working with the vase, as you don’t want to break the glass.
Jonathan Fong is the author of “Flowers That Wow” and “Parties That Wow,” and host of “Style With a Smile” on YouTube. You can see more of his do-it-yourself projects at jonathanfongstyle.com.
