11.15.2007

Just Call Me Santa's Elf

I worked on Jason's mother's Christmas present last night since I couldn't go to bed early anyways. When you live near a mortar range and they want to drop them at all hours of the night, it's kind of hard to sleep. Especially when they drop the ones that rattle your walls! I started with this inexpensive vase that had a few bad spots in the paint. It has a pretty vine like design, and I think it has character.I started with a clear sealant paint that is supposed to help paint stick better and painted it along all the lines in the vine.Then, after a 30 minute drying period, I followed with this pretty metallic looking blue paint that matches the walls of her living room. I finished it off by covering the whole thing with the sealant paint.I think it turned out pretty nicely. We are planning on putting some fresh flowers in it before giving it to her, accompanied by a yummy seasonal Yankee candle:)

14 comments:

Jennifer said...

Oh I love it! and she will too :o)

Mimi said...

Your mother in law will love the Vase!!! you did a great job with it!!! she will especially love the time you spent doing it for her!!!

College Gal said...

That's beautiful! Wow, great job!

Tracy said...

It's beautiful!

Karen said...

Very pretty, hon! You did a great job on it. She'll love it!

Susan P. said...

Oh, your mother-in-love in just going to love that, Christie! You did a wonderful job on it and she will love it so much because you took the time to do it yourself. BTW, maybe you should be asking Santa for some ear plugs for Christmas;o) LOL

Ruth said...

It is really pretty. You did a great job!!

Jodi said...

Beautiful ... I see your mom's creativity passed on to her daughters! :o)

SweetAnnee said...

Wonderful!! just the right touch.
Deena

Lori said...

OH very pretty. What a fun idea for a gift.

Dawn said...

That turned out pretty! You did a good job.

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

I love it! She is going to be pleased with this gift!

Alaina said...

It's so beautiful!
She will love it!

~ Amy ~ said...

Beautiful!! You are so creative! I love the color you chose too.