During the Labor Day weekend, I finally had some time to try Instagram’s new DIY trend “Trash to Terracotta” where you buy cheap vases and paint them to look like they’re made of clay.
I was inspired by a few women on social media who put pampas grass in the vases. I just ordered my first bunch of pampas, so this was perfect timing.
It was a relatively inexpensive and a super easy project! I spent $15 on the vases at Goodwill and about $10 on sample-sized paint from Home Depot.
How to try it yourself:
Find some vases! I was mainly looking at the shape. I wanted a tall, skinny vase with a small opening for my pampas grass. But I also wanted a shorter, round vase. I was hoping the two different shapes would complement each other. Don’t worry too much about their color. I did avoid some of the vases I saw at Goodwill that had an etched logo or indents.
Pick out your paint! Most of the photos I was inspired by had vases that were nude, blush colors so I went for Behr paint’s Canyon Dust (a beige-y peach) and Ash Blonde (a lighter cream).
Mix baking powder in the paint to give it that gritty, clay look. We put about a tablespoon in each of the 8 oz. sample containers of paint.
Got for it! It’s helpful to paint in long strokes. Be aware that the baking powder makes the brush strokes a little more visible.
Once they dry, fill the vases with flowers, pampas or whatever your heart desires! And feel proud of the great work you did — both saving money and making your home a little more trendy!
I have this on my DIY to do list as well! I just love how these turn out. You did a great job on yours!
Thank you! I was surprised at how easy it was. I actually have a bunch of paint left over so I'm going to grab some more vases this week. Good luck with yours. I'm sure they'll turn out great!