I mentioned here that I was going to jump into the ring for this edition of
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My final product ended up being a bunch of different Pinterest items all put together but I am really happy with them!
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I’ve been jonesing for some new glass hurricane vases but I really didn’t want to pay the new glass hurricane price tag! Thanks to Pinterest, I had seen people make news one out of dollar store materials. In my dollar store though, the supplies would have made vases a lot smaller than I was looking for.
While hunting for Krylon paint for the One Month to Win It – Round 1 challenge, I stumbled across some larger supplies at Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart had reasonably priced hurricane vases for $15 each but, if I could make it with the separate pieces I found, they would be less than $7 each. 2 for the price of 1…cha ching!
I dug through my adhesive collection and found some china and glass cement.
I chose this because it was dishwasher safe. I find it easiest to get glitter and stuff out of vases by just shoving them in the dishwasher so that was a big bonus.
First, I had to clean all of the glassware. Some of it still had price tag stickers so I used goo gone to remove those first. Then, I wiped everything down with alcohol.
I put a thin layer of the cement around the edge of the candle holder. It comes out white but dries clear so don’t be worried if you use it and it shows up white at first.
I placed the candle holder on top (the other piece was upside down) and pressed. I held it for about 45 seconds. Then, since the full drying time is 3-6 hours, I used a book to put pressure on it while it dried. {Thanks again to Mathlete for the awesome Anniversary gift…it is already proving to be extremely useful in and OUT of the kitchen!}
While my hurricane vases dried, I broke out some dollar store pine cones and my spray paint can.
I sprayed on some red and gold spray paint and left them to dry while I searched for some other vase filler.
I just randomly put things into the different vases until I was happy with how they looked. I had an extra vase that I threw into the mix for fun too.
Now, these babies are ready for Christmas which is fast approaching!
**Sorry for the terrible photos here. I am a night time crafter this week due to an super crowded weekend!**
You can also find this post linked up the Pinterest Challenge at Bower Power, Young House Love and House of Earnest

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Your hurricanes look great! Thanks for sharing. I have never seen that glue before. I’ll have to try it. I usually use E6000 for everything!
Beautiful job! Your vases turned out great!
Love your glass hurricanes! I glittered some pine cones for Christmas last year, and they were some of my favorite decorations:)
This looks so great!!! I posted today about the pinterest challenge too — come by and see if you like.
Love how this project of yours turned out 🙂
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
So cute! I have been wanting to try making some of these!
Very nice! They turned out beautifully!
Stopping by from House of Ernest – I’ve also been drooling over the diy hurricanes but have been too lazy to search for appropriate sized supplies. Glad you scored some awesome pieces…the end result is beautiful!!
Kristen
http://www.decoratingdiy.blogspot.com
These turned out wonderful! I think it’s funny that you happened to have glass glue just ‘laying around’ haha!
I’ll have to give this project a try for the holidays! Or- in my family we do homemade gifts for Xmas, I’m sure my sister would love a pair of these!
How about that glue for glass & porcelain. I hadn’t realized that, that existed. How fab! I see a trip to Dollar Tree for some vases and candlesticks in my very near future. Thanks for the tutorial. A must Pin!
Abrazos,
Sapphire
http://www.mypollitos.wordpress.com
This is such a great idea! I love it! I will be trying this out for my thanksgiving tablescape.
Myers Maison
Beautiful! Such a creative idea! Thanks for linking up to Coffee and conversation!
What a great project! Love how you combined three pins into your creations. Found you via the Whatever Goes Wednesday party.
You might be my daughter, but great job!
Thanks for your comment on my Nightstand Makeover. I’m really loving the color even more every time I see it.
I love your project! Great job!
I am a nighttime crafter in general. 🙂 I LOVE these hurricane vases! You did a really fabulous job putting it all together. I especially love the one in the center, such a fun shape! Thanks for sharing @ Show & Share! Glad to have you there!
These are awesome girl!! You have a new lovely blog design!! I’m updating your sponsor button! 🙂
Wow these turned out gorgeous! What a great idea, I love it! I was searching for hurricane vases last month too for my first vignette, next time I might try this idea 🙂
These hurricane vases are beautiful…The colors really wow me away. I’m a new follower, please drop by when you have a chance. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com
Yes.. in six weeks.. too fast. Dont know where the year disappeared..
I totally love this… and will surely try and make something similar in time for xmas..