DIY Chevron Vase

I've been working on our Master Bedroom.  A much ignored room for too long!  I've been wanting a navy blue chevron vase, like this one:

Problem #1, it's $65.  Problem #2, it's too small.  I needed something a little bigger for our dresser.

So, I decided to DIY it!  And I'm so glad I did!

DIY Chevron Vase

Supplies needed

Blank white vase (I found mine at Pier 1)

Vinyl cut in chevron pattern (.svg file found below!)

Acrylic craft paint

Foam Brush

Clear Acrylic Sealant

I started out with two vases.  I love the boxy one!  They were both on clearance, so this was even cheaper than I expected.  Always a plus!

I then used my trusty Cricut to cut out a basic chevron pattern. 

  (You can do this without a cricut.  Instructions here)

I carefully peeled off the chevron, and applied it to my vase.

Because my vase was larger at the top than the bottom, I had to "fold" the vinyl over in a few spots to make the pattern line up right.

Next, it was time to paint!

I used basic craft paint; Martha Stewart brand.

   

I then peeled off the vinyl, while the paint was still wet....this is important!  If you let the paint dry, the vinyl will take the paint off with it.

I then gave it a few coats of sealant. 

And, my finished vase.  Ta da!

It fits the corner of my dresser perfectly.

Totally lovin' the hand painted look.

A super easy project.  Only took about 40 minutes, start to finish!

And my little square vase?  It ended up on my table, giving the perfect punch of pattern!

I used the same process on the square vase.  Super easy.

Linking up here!

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(.svg chevron file for your cricut or silhouette!)

(.svg for the quatrefoil design!)