Can someone tell me to cut it out with the gold leaf? I just can’t quit. I want to put gold on everything. And then there’s my shape fetish. And the succulent fetish. Now, I know that that guy up top looks like he’s got a few damaged leaves. But what do I do?! I water it, okay? I swear. I just have a less-than-vibrant green thumb. Maybe it’s gold. I don’t know. Anywho! When Spring comes around, I like to bring out a collection of planters and vases to display the planties. But I don’t like things plain. That’s where this DIY Colorblocked Geometric Vase comes in, ya feel?
Materials needed:
- pink vase (IKEA for the win, people!)
- blue painter’s tape
- white paint
- liquid gold
- paintbrushes
Start by taping off a shape-y section on the bottom of the vase. Doesn’t have to be perfect!
Paint this first section white. You’ll need to paint around 3 layers for the streaks to disappear. Be sure to allow 15-20 minutes drying time between each layer before starting the next. After painting the final layer, quickly remove the tape!
Should we leave it like this? I honestly woulda been fine with that. But I sometimes go over-the-top.
Pour a little of the liquid gold into a bowl.
Tangent! I love using latte bowls from Anthropologie for these kinds of projects! The gold can be a little stubborn to remove when you’re finished, but a little Barkeeper’s Friend and a scouring pad will do the trick!
Tape off another section of the vase where the two colors can join. I didn’t paint over the white, but rather painted right to the edge and kept things as crisp and straight as possible. buy zovirax
Quickly remove the tape again, being careful not to rip off the paint from the other section. And boom! A vase fit for a Lexy. buy strattera
And that’s that. We’re really starting to grow a collection of pink vases from IKEA! Check out what we’ve done with other planters!
We are moving this next weekend and I’m really excited for our new place. However, the backyard isn’t anything to write home about. We’ve got a few big projects for it in the works and I would love to know what your favorite plants are! Any suggestions for ones that can stay strong in the heat? buy levaquin
concept, styling, & photography \\ Lexy Ward
Lexy is a prop stylist,party enthusiast, and recent transplant from Colorado to Arizona. Her work has been featured by 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Daily Candy, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living Magazine, BuzzFeed, and more! She is the founder of creative event series, EAT DRINK CREATE. 
Wowzers! These plant pots look amazing, it’s incredible what you can do with a little paint and GOLD LEAF! I love me some gold so don’t you dare stopping using it 😀
Rita
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Hahaha, Rita! Thank you! The gold leaf really does take things up about twenty notches, doesn’t it?!?!
Fun, Lex! These are great.
Thanks, B! We have all these plants that we can’t take with us to Tucson! Sad day.
So easy and chic – thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Rachel!!! It’s DEFINITELY an easy project!!
These are so fun!! Love that you can use any color combination with them too!