Turn Basic Dollar Tree Glassware Into A Trendy Stacked Bubble Vase With An Easy DIY

Wavy, curvy, scalloped, and bubbly all describe a quirky aesthetic that's all the rage right now. Even HGTV's Jeremiah Brent is on board with this up and coming home design trend. Like most popular looks, it can cost a pretty penny to incorporate the latest craze into your home decor. However, with a bit of ingenuity, you can DIY your way into this fresh style. A homemade glass bubble vase made from Dollar Tree wares is an accessible way to jump on the bandwagon. Stack up and glue a duo or trio of Dollar Tree glass bowls, top them with color, and you'll have a custom vase that fits your space to a T.

Grab yourself two or three Clear Round Glass Floral Containers from Dollar Tree and a clear-drying epoxy. For a rustic finish, purchase a can of spray paint in a natural color like slate or beige and a similar color of stone finish spray paint. To add handles, purchase 2 inch-diameter wood rings like these Bivethoi Natural Wooden Rings from Amazon. Go this route with the help of a glue gun and a pair of miter shears or another tool capable of cutting thick wooden rings.

For a sleeker, mod style that's taking over the internet right now, pick up a bright paint color with a glossy finish. Dazzling Crayola colors, fluorescents, or pastels all fit the bill. Take the bubble look to another level if you want. Dollar Tree's wooden beads, either sold on a string or as part of a wire wreath, can become accents for an utterly crave-worthy final product.

Attach the glass bowls to each other by edging the vase opening(s) with epoxy and setting another's base on top. Let the glue dry and cure for the amount of time recommended for the product before the next step. For the handled version, cut one wood ring in half, and use a glue gun to attach it to opposite sides on the topmost bowl. Cover the piece with several coats of paint, and let it dry before applying the stone coat if you're using it.

The stone topcoat will give your vase a ceramic look, but you can also pull off a hand-thrown appearance without shelling out the bucks for a stone finish spray paint. Create a beautifully textured vase with cornstarch by mixing one part acrylic paint with two parts of this fine powder, and paint it over the surface of the vase. Once it dries, it'll give you a crackled surface.

Make your vase bubblier by adhering wooden beads around the joins between the bowls. Since the beads have two holes in them, temporarily attach them with tape to see if the holes will show once you glue the beads to the crease(s) between the vases. If the holes are visible, cap them with this easy DIY wood filler you can make at home by mixing sawdust and wood glue. Pre-paint the beads and vase before attaching them with glue, since the detailing can be challenging to cover consistently with spray paint once the beads are in place.