DIY The Cutest Textured Glass Vase With Some Dollar Tree Supplies

Bobbles, wavy edges, and scalloped trim have all been having a moment lately. This visually appealing and quirky trend has been popping up in decor of all kinds, and like most trends, it can be costly to hop on the bandwagon. Thanks to glue, Dollar Tree, and a bit of spray paint, you can make a bubbly vase on the cheap that'll be just as cute as a high-end vessel. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of making it yourself without much time or trouble at all!

Head to the 'Tree for a Clear Round Glass Floral Container or a Round Glass Candleholder and a bag of Decorative Glass Marbles; make sure to get the kind with a flat side rather than spherical ones. As for the remainder of the supplies, opt for paint and glue that will do the best job on glass. E6000, a glue you should keep in your home, is highly rated for glass-to-glass bonds, and Krylon Looking Glass spray paint earns high marks for adhering to glass. However, cheaper paint options will give equally lovely results, even if the finish isn't as durable. If you can't find the color you want, try this simple trick to DIY a custom spray paint in any hue imaginable. Also, grab a glue gun to give extra hold while the tougher glue cures. This type of vase looks amazing in any color, bold or bland, but a glossy finish is really the icing on the cake.

Start by giving the vase and decorative glass pieces a bath in soapy water to remove any grime. Once they're dry, affix the decorative glass pieces at points around the exterior of the vase. Placing them somewhat randomly but with even spacing looks nice, but you can also follow a pattern that's measured out. Or, consider covering the entire surface with the decorative pieces. Add a generous dot of E6000 at the center of each piece and a few dots of hot glue around its edges before placing it against the glass. For bonds on glass, give the glue a good 72 hours to cure.

Prepare the surfaces that will be painted by wiping the glass with an alcohol wipe or cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. To make it easier to reach the curved area near the base, set the vase on top of an upturned container to raise it above your work surface. This can be a great excuse to reuse a plastic container, like a fast food drink cup or a paper coffee cup. Finally, cover the exterior with a few coats of paint, and let the paint fully dry. Once dry, your colorful, glossy, bumpy vase will hold plant propagations or flowers — real or faux — like a charm.