Are you as ready for spring as I am? I’m done with winter and to prove it I’ve got a fresh new pearl project to welcome in warmer weather when it finally gets here. Welcome to Girls Want Pearls #29!
I want to show you a super easy project with high visual impact.
You’ll need:
3 straight skinny clear vases (you can find them at most dollar stores), pearls and beads in various colors, water, and 3 flower stems.
I love ombre shading! I knew I wanted to create an ombre effect with dark to light colored pearls / beads. I went to shop for the perfect combination of colors but wasn’t quite coming up with what I needed. What do you do when you can’t find what you’re looking for? You make it!
I did some paint mixing with my craft paints to create 4 of the colors in my design: the cocoa brown, the bright green, and the two lighter shades of pink. I would have much prefered to buy what I needed, and I’m sure you can find the exact right colors online, but in case you can’t, or you like to dabble in paint mixing, here’s the solution I came up with. I placed a dollup of the mixed color in a small plastic container with a lid (butter tub, coffee can, etc.). I dropped in the desired amount of white pearls, put the lid on and shook them up. Then I poured them out on waxed paper and let them dry, jiggling them periodically to keep them from sticking. If you want a more translucent color, add a little water to the paint.
Once the pearls are dry, place them in the vase, add water and flowers. BTW, I did get lucky when it came to my flower purchase. I knew I wanted light pink tulips for this project. Any color would be lovely but that’s what I pictured. I went to Walmart and they had them! Exactly what I needed at the first place I looked! POW!
So there you have it, an inexpensive way to bring a good dose of spring to your home using pearls.
Next week’s hint: Shake a Leg!
Talk soon,
Ann
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This is so adorable and crafty! I would love for you to share this at my linky party going on NOW!
Love this idea so pretty love the colors!! Would like to invite you to come by One More Time Events and share your great idea!http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2014/02/natural-jute-twine-designed-lamp-shade.html
This is just ADORABLE! Great idea, thanks for sharing :D
Sweet spring inspiration…..tulips are perfect!!!
Wow, I love this idea! Adds a little touch of spring indoors. I just made a wreath and am moving on to a centerpiece for the kitchen next.
Love it Ann! The shading is fabulous and what a statement they make!
hugs,
Jann
This turned out perfectly! Yep that’s often the way, make your own! I often spend more time searching to no avail and then spend just a little time making my own! :D I love the vases and the holder! Ahhhh tulips! Gorgeous!
I LOVE these. So classy and beautiful. Pinned!
Hi Tasha! Thank you so much for visiting. Nice to meet you! And thank you for pinning my post! ~Ann