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Texture and Color

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Mar 18, 2011 · Modified: Dec 3, 2012

I had this plain clear vase,
and after I placed my flowers in it, they looked BLAH to me!
Now this trick is all over the place, and whomever thought of it, was a genius. Gals are using this twine on everything, from books, to lampshades, fruits, etc….
just about anything that you can wrap it around.
SO..my tip and tutorial is pretty simple…everything in your home can have a new look or second life. In my case there are many things that have been painted and repainted over and over…
this is pretty self explanatory:
 

Before vase BLAH!

 

 

Love cobalt blue and orange together…good oranges too!

 

 

Love my little German salt and pepper shakers my FIL gave us, perfect for Spring.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

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  1. Brenda Kula

    March 17, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    What a great job you did with this! Love the natural feel of it now. And I'm loving those red scales I'm seeing in the background! Wherever did you get them?
    Brenda

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  2. Cindy

    March 18, 2011 at 12:00 am

    WHAT A GREAT JOB!!!! YOU ARE SO CREATIVE

    Reply
  3. Martina

    March 18, 2011 at 12:09 am

    Debbie that's so funny I just bought tulips the other day and did the same thing to a vase I had. Mine is a different shape so I didn't do the whole thing but dang it I want yours!!

    Reply
  4. Maxine

    March 18, 2011 at 12:12 am

    Color my world party?

    Reply
  5. CAS

    March 18, 2011 at 12:13 am

    That is a really cool & clever idea, Debbie. I think your little S/P are so sweet.
    CAS

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  6. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

    March 18, 2011 at 12:18 am

    Good reminder of the many uses for twine. It looks so nice! Love the photos, so colorful.
    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  7. margo2

    March 18, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Love this idea Debbie!!

    Reply
  8. Wendy

    March 18, 2011 at 12:36 am

    What a great idea and looks so pretty! Loving the orange and blue, together!
    Have a fun day off tomorrow with the boys! It is to be in the 70's tomorrow…Woo Hoo!

    Reply
  9. Shelia

    March 18, 2011 at 12:46 am

    There you go again, Debbie Dear, being the most creative of all! I like the twine around your vase! Love seeing your kitchen too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 🙂

    Reply
  10. ♥ Sonny ♥

    March 18, 2011 at 12:50 am

    Yep- love the twine look.. you did GOOD~!

    Reply
  11. Sarah

    March 18, 2011 at 12:52 am

    Debbie, the jute brings this a totally new feel. Love it! I'm going to take the cue and pull out the twine. I have lots of blah vases like this. Great idea. ~ Sarah

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  12. Pattie

    March 18, 2011 at 12:53 am

    Debbie good idea looks great one of the things I do with clear glass is I get a large green leaf and put it inside the vase that looks good too have a good evening

    Pattie

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  13. Linda @ A La Carte

    March 18, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Amazing what a difference the twine adds to that plain vase! Great look! hugs, Linda

    Reply
  14. laxsupermom

    March 18, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Great job! Love the salt & pepper shakers! So cute! Thanks for sharing. My boys have off tomorrow, too. SB has a friend sleeping over tonight.

    Reply
  15. Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm

    March 18, 2011 at 1:25 am

    That is sooo cute, and I have two big rolls that I bought at a "junk" sale for I think just a few cents a roll. Thanks, can't wait to wrap something in it.

    Reply
  16. Thoughtfully Blended Hearts

    March 18, 2011 at 1:43 am

    What a great vase!!! Great job with the photos!!! You sure are getting good with your photography!!!

    Reply
  17. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    March 18, 2011 at 2:01 am

    I am really getting into the natural textures, too! Nice!

    Reply
  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style

    March 18, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Love the texture that twine adds to anything. That looks great.

    Reply
  19. Pam - diy Design Fanatic

    March 18, 2011 at 2:30 am

    So simple, yet looks great! Very creative and easy!

    Reply
  20. Victoria

    March 18, 2011 at 2:47 am

    I love your vase! It's very 'rustic' looking:)

    You made me chuckle with your comment about Mr. Doos having work but someone needs to bring home the bacon. Kyran works Sun. thru Thurs. now so Sunday's are lonesome but tonight is his Friday night…woohoooo!!!

    Reply
  21. Shelly

    March 18, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Your vase turned out really well! Great addition!

    Reply
  22. Something Nice and Pretty

    March 18, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Really cute Deb I'll have to try it!

    Rondell

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  23. Pamela

    March 18, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Wow what a great idea!!!

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  24. lvroftiques

    March 18, 2011 at 4:07 am

    That is KA-UTE Debbie! The texture is so much more interesting. Where did you find your twine? I can't find it for nothin' around here…Don't they know I'm being tortured by twine madness?!*winks* Vanna

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  25. Jemsmom

    March 18, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Well, that is just awesome! I love it!

    Reply
  26. Sue

    March 18, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Totally changed the look! Twine is our new best friend. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Sara

    March 18, 2011 at 4:43 am

    What a great idea! I have loads of plain glass vases stored away that I was going to donate. Now, I think I may try my hand with some of that twine….

    Reply
  28. Revamped French Maison

    March 18, 2011 at 7:15 am

    Cute idea Debbie! I rather like all the twine-y stuff. Just so you know I'm seeing Roosters everywhere now since your rooster post. Geez…I'm so not a Rooster lover, I should be seeing as it naturally goes into the French thing, but I'm still looking for special Roosters. You have special Roosters because I adored them. If you're in the market for roosters, they're all over JcPenneys and Sears. On sale even! Rugs, candles, wire roosters. Seriously, I'm not even kidding. I'm being attacked by roosters and it's all since your blog post. LOL 😉

    Hope you have a fabulous weekend,
    Blessings,
    Shanna
    http://www.revampedfrenchmaison.com

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  29. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜

    March 18, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    You can get the twine anywhere I bought mine at Walmart.

    Reply
  30. Gail

    March 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    That looks great Debbie!

    Have a great weekend,
    Gail

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  31. Jo

    March 18, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Debbiedoo, fantastic idea, I love it.And the daisy's are my favorite flower, then sunflowers.

    Color party comin'!….orange and colbalt blue,yes great contrast,huuuummmmm, gives us some more great ideas.

    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  32. linda

    March 18, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    is this a great idea or what it would cost some bucks in a store for sure you sure know how to do something on the cheap and the best part is all the ideas look great:)

    Reply
  33. Pam

    March 18, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Great idea Debbie! I love how it completely transformed it. Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely be stealing this idea. 🙂

    Have a great weekend.
    Pam

    Reply
  34. Daniella

    March 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    AWESOME!! I love that twine trick! I have been dieing to try it on a round vase I have had for 35 years. But, where is my twine??????? moving stinks.

    Have a fabulous weekend with your kids!!

    xxDaniella

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  35. Daniella

    March 18, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ACK! I forgot to tell you! I've got your badge on my blog!!

    Reply
  36. The Garden Bell

    March 18, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    Does your mind ever stop, I think not. Great call on this one. Charmingly, elegant.

    Busy week with garden surveying and senior monitoring.

    Have a fab weekend,
    Kate

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  37. At The Picket Fence

    March 18, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    I love that Debbie! The shape of the vase actually makes the twine look so elegant wrapped around it. And I'm keeping my eye out for projects I can paint so I can join your party! Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  38. Kris

    March 18, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Super cute Deb. I have used burlap for vases, and candles to dress them up a bit. Need to dig out my twine!! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  39. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunky

    March 18, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Love the twine, and love your pics!

    Reply
  40. My Big Secret Blog :)

    March 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Oooooh! Stunning! I love the flowers in the vase!

    Reply
  41. Vicki

    March 18, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Great project! I really like how it turned out.

    Reply
  42. Erin

    March 18, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Love this Debbie, and I have some vases that this would work beautifully on!!!

    Reply
  43. Judy

    March 19, 2011 at 1:11 am

    What a great idea. I love the texture. You are super creative.

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  44. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage

    March 19, 2011 at 4:56 am

    Love the twine on that vase Debbie!!! Great idea to use twine- I am going to have to dig some of mine out and do a project!! Thanks for sharing at my party! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Something Nice and Pretty

    March 19, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I'll have to try this because I love the look, whenever I find the time, It has been a busy week and weekend:)

    Rondell

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  46. Kathy

    March 19, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    What a great idea, I would never think of that…doesn't surprise me but I am just in awe of these thoughts going around in your head all the time!

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  47. ~Tablescapes By Diane~

    March 20, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Hi lovely lady. This was a Great job Debbie. I did this on Flower Pot's sweet lady …I hope you have a Great weekend…
    xxoo Diane I

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  48. Sherry

    March 20, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Debbie,
    That looks great! I bet that would be nice on a mason jar too. Great idea! Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

    Reply
  49. The Decorative Dreamer

    March 20, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Debbie the twine vase is so cute! What a great idea. I hope you have had a great long weekend! We certainly have!

    Reply
  50. Peggy

    March 20, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    This is such a great idea. I'd never have thought of doing this, but now I must try it for myself. You are such a creative inspiration to all. Peggy

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  51. Dee

    March 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Debbie,

    I've done the same thing on wine bottles. I really love your vase and will do this too. Very pretty indeed!

    Dee

    Reply
  52. Beth@The Stories of A to Z

    March 28, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Color and texture are two of my favorite things and you've done it beautifully!

    Reply

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