Glitter Bottle Decorations

   Here's a little something I've been working on for my upcoming wedding. It's something easy, beautiful, and makes a statement. I knocked out six in less than an hour (including the dry time).

                   What you need
*Clear spray paint
*Glitter of choice
*Spray paint in color of choice
*Wax paper
*Bottle(s)

Start by covering the neck of the bottle with painters tape to create a clean line. After you've done so, spray an even layer on the bottle in a well ventilated area with clear paint. Quickly cover the bottle with your glitter over wax paper for easy clean up. Spot spray and glitter any spots that you are not happy with. Gently shake off excess glitter, set on clean wax paper, and let dry.

   After your bottle is dry it's time to paint it with your color paint. Hold your bottle horizontally. Start at the bottom by slowly rotating the bottle and spraying light sprays vertically. Keep rotating as you spray. As you go up the bottle back the bottle away from the spray can. Set on wax paper and let dry. Tip: If you want there to be less mess while handling the bottle afterwards spray a layer of clear coat over the bottle.

Clean Your Brass!

Here is a quick and easy way to clean your brass up. While browsing through Pinterest I came across this method and decided to try it!  In less than 5 mins you can go from rainbow brass to the brass you actually want to see (Pictured above). Best part is, it's something you

 probably already have in your fridge! 

What you need:

* Worcestershire sauce

* Washcloths

 When polishing your item with Worcestershire sauce be sure not to put it directly on your item! I did and you will see later why it shouldn't be left on your item for long periods of time. So, begin by wetting your cloth with the sauce. Then just simply rub the tarnish away in small circles!

After that took a wet cloth to wipe off any WS that got left on. Then dried it with a dry cloth. It is such a big difference! I cannot believe it was that easy!

Here is the full board polished with WS! However, just like most things, it has its disadvantages.

Along with the board, the game pieces needed some TLC. So, since everything seemed to be going so well......

I decided to let the game pieces soak in the WS. After about 30 seconds I took out the first piece.

As you can see there is a pretty obvious difference between what soaked for a few seconds (Right) and what had not (Left).

Even though those results were great! The rose color, that came with the ones that sat in there too long, was not! It was most predominate on the sides, but you can see some discoloration on the top too. Luckily, I took it out in enough time and it didn't get any worse!

Ombre Vases

What you will need:

*Two different colored spray paints

*Vase(s)

     These vases, given to me by a friend, are not my style. So, instead of trashing them or handing them off to someone else.... again. We decided to give them a little quick and easy makeover. To start off with, clean your vase(s) (or whatever your planing to spray paint). 

     Find a ventilated area and cover any surface near were you will be painting. I simply just laid a trash bag on my porch railing! Then begin spraying the whole vase with your darkest spray paint first. This will help cover designs in the vase easier.
*** Hold your can at least eight inches from your object to prevent dripping***
 

     Along the bottom or top begin spraying in even streaks. Further up or down the object, begin lightly "dusting" the paint on until you have a smooth transition between colors. To achieve dusting pull your can back further and spray lighter streaks. I, personally, like to pick colors with two different textures. Like with these vases; one smooth gloss texture and one rough matte texture.

      Last but not least if you spray painted outside, like me, then bring them in!!! Bugs and other trash are just waiting to get stuck in your paint! Actually I had a gnat to get stuck on one before I could even get them in! Place them on wax paper to make sure they don't stick to your counter tops.

DIY Patterned Skirt

What you need:

* A spray bottle filled with bleach (Yup that's not Lysol its bleach!)

*Fabric markers 

* Of course, the clothing item you wish to revamp!

*(Optional) Ruler

         Start with spraying the side you want to turn into a pattern with bleach. If you are only wanting to do the front. I strongly suggest you put a piece of cardboard or something thick inside of your clothing! If you want to have a smoother white then fill a container with a bleach/ water mix and let half of it set. I personally like the faded look on the edges so I went with spraying method. It may take a couple sprays and hours to get to the color you want. I sprayed mine late at night and let it the bleach do its work while I slept. 

*** Always be cautious with bleach! Wash hands after handling! Protect clothing and the area! ***

            This is my skirt after bleaching, washing, and drying! Make sure you wash and dry the item or you could end up bleaching your fabric marker tips!

          This step all you need to do is draw vertical lines from top to bottom. I started my lines at the seam on the side. You can use a ruler during this step! Which would have been VERY helpful if could have found mine! Instead, I used a piece of card stock that was cut to size.

          Then make slanted horizontal lines in every other row. Make sure you keep them evenly spaced! If you don't it will look messy and you will possibly ruin your garment.

         Connect the horizontal lines together with mirrored lines! To do so make more horizontal lines that slant in the opposite direction. Again make sure your lines are evenly spaced!

          Now to the fun part! Coloring! I picked two shades of blue and two shades of green (Make sure you can tell the difference between the shades when its on the fabric!) Pick a pattern you find appealing and color your heart out! Finish by going over your black lines to straighten and thicken.

          And Wah-Lah! You just turned your clothing into a bold, one of a kind piece that no one has! Now go show it off!