While other gals delighted in Pandora bracelets and Ugg boots, I remember being over-the-top thrilled when articles first began emerging validating the use of mixed metals in home decor. Although my wardrobe is completely devoid of bling, I have a fetish for metals. I think homes mixing touches of matte gold and pewter and copper are much more interesting than ones with a predictable, monochromatic display of hardware. So I brought this touch into my home with these metallic paper bag vases.
I grabbed some paper lunch sacks along with some copper and silver spray paints and went crazy. The result? These sweet little containers that can be used for a myriad of purposes – planters, vases, containers, and more.
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supplies needed
- paper bags
- metallic spray paint
- scissors
step 1 – painting
For this project, I used lunch-sized paper bags. I simply unfolded them and spray painted the exterior with a metallic paint. I used both copper and silver paints.
step 2 – cutting & folding
Once the paint dried, I trimmed about 2″ off the top of the bags.
Next, I inserted a second, unpainted bag into the painted one. I then folded the top of the inserted bag down over the sides of the painted one. It’s okay to scrunch your bag up a little, as a few small “dents” give the vase character.
step 3 – add flowers
This step is optional, of course, as you can use these little paper bag vases for a variety of purposes. I always look for an excuse to bring fresh flowers into my home, so I filled three glasses with water & flowers then placed them inside the bags. I just love these little guys!
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What a clever idea! They look great! I am always interested in ways to reuse what would otherwise be waste. This is a perfect reuse opportunity for paper bags!
Thank for sharing nice article. your article give more idea how to utilize waste paper as a new ways.
glad you enjoyed the article!
Hi Wendy, Just wanted to let you know that I am featuring you and your paper bag vases on this week’s Party in Your PJ’s! Thank you for linking up!
Oh thanks Teresa! so flattered!!
Super great idea Wendy. I can think of endless colors and applications. And I already have a package of bags!
thanks Carol… would love to see what you come up with!
Very good idea and they turned out great! Now I know what to do when I need a vase! Thank you for sharing with us on Party in Your PJ’s. Pinned and shared. I’m anxious to see what you have been up to this week!
thanks Teresa!
I had no idea the vases were paper bags…amazing, very creative! Fresh flowers are wonderful to have. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
They were so easy to make! Thanks!
This takes care of a dilemma I’ve had for a while. I tend to use the same vases over and again because I don’t want to buy too many and I don’t have room for them. Thank you for the idea and thanks for sharing it at Celebrate Your Story. I hope your week is going well.
Thank you Sandra!