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Home » Rit dye

Van gogh copy cat

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Sep 26, 2013 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Ok this project, I literally pulled out of my hat.

Today, I am sharing a Van gogh copy cat.

say what??

I am participating in the Autumn abounds partay,

and boy have there been some amazing Autumn shares and creative ideas!

fall graphic

My contribution to the party actually was intended to be a candy corn vase.

But it went bad!

How to be your own Van gogh

You know I have been experimenting with Rit dye and painting on glass using multiple techniques.

Words of wisdom here….

painting on glass with rit dye cannot be uniform, or even.  At least I have not figured that out yet.

It drips, naturally, and that is the beauty of the technique on glass whether you use it with Mod podge or gesso.

soooooooooooooooooo….

I had something pop in my head!

I actually have this print framed tucked away for now. My Mom gave it to me years ago.

I have always admired it. It’s just beautiful.  

The colors,  and everything about it.

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So here are my basics

Rit dye

acrylic gesso.

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Painted on the vase with my gesso

and let that dry for about 30 minutes or so.

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And this is where the fun stopped!

for now anyhow.

I actually turned the vase on the side holding it and painted my middle portion, again having a candy corn vase in mind.

No sooner did I realize it’s dripping.  

I stopped, let it dry for about 10 minutes, and just went in with my yellow rit dye and started painting away.

There is no tutorial, I basically just went crazy painting, letting it drip naturally and do what it wanted to do.

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After it dried over night, I painted on some of the gold precious metals, let that dry

and then sprayed some poly on it.

Oh at one point I started dripping glitter elmers glue on it as well, thinking I can glitter it up.  That failed too, so I just started painting the glue on the vase dipping my brush lightly in water.

After all dried

I

embellished the vase with ribbon and some faux fall leaves.

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The texture from the gesso and a little glitter elmers glue drying is amazing and the gold leaf just brings out the beauty of it.

Painting on glass with rit dye

When the gesso is drying I do go in with my artist brush and pat it, to create the texture,

not so smooth if you know what I mean.

I really thought this would be craft gone bad…but I have to say, it is my favorite of all.

Van gogh knock off vase and sunflowers

I really don’t see how anyone can make mistakes on something they create and paint.

Rit dye vase for fall

 I am not an artist, obviously,

but I create my own version of creative art.

 Just

make it your own, and smile:)

We are all different and unique individuals. That is what makes being creative fun and rewarding.

if we were all the same…

well, what a boring World this would be.

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Sincerely,

Van goghdoo’s!

It’s another doo-over.

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Hey you can check out my

Rit dye gallery

for some other cool creations.

And I leave you with this from Natural life, I absolutely LOVE their quotes! and look how cute they create them.

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Don’t forget to check out the other gals Autumn abounds projects

Here’s the line- up 

Monday, Sept, 9th Shannon @ http://foxhollowcottage.com
Tuesday, Sept. 10th Heather @ http://www.atthepicketfence.com
Wednesday, Sept. 11th Jen @ http://www.jenniferrizzo.com
Thursday, Sept. 12th Kristin @ http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com
Friday, Sept. 13th Maryann @ http://www.domestically-speaking.com
Monday, Sept. 16th Kristin @ http://www.yellowblissroad.com
Tuesday, Sept. 17th Vanessa @ http://www.atthepicketfence.com
Wednesday, Sept. 18th Heather @  http://www.settingforfour.com
Thursday, Sept. 19th Mary Beth @ http://cupcakesandcrinoline.com
 Monday, Sept. 23rd Kristen @ http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com
Tuesday, Sept. 24th Angelina @ http://www.jojoandeloise.com
Wednesday, Sept. 25th Courtney @http://www.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com
Thursday, Sept. 26th Debbie @ https://www.debbie-debbiedoos.com
Grab a slice of Pumpkin Apple Bread with Streusel topping,
and be sure to visit Kim tomorrow from
@ http://sandandsisal.com
She is last on the Autumn abound party trains.
mmmmm!
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and stay tuned

because we have a MEGA giveaway coming up. On September 30th come back and link your favorite Fall projects and be sure to enter!

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It’s HUGE!

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Hey follow me around if you like!

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Comments

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    September 26, 2013 at 8:44 am

    It turned out great, Debbie! I know you were going for something else, but it really has a lot of interest this way and you could keep it out all year long if you chose.

    Reply
  2. Anita

    September 26, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Wow Debbie, that is amazing!! Love how it turned out!

    Reply
  3. Gail

    September 26, 2013 at 9:19 am

    That’s beautiful Debbie! I love how it turned out!!

    Reply
  4. Jeannie Marie & Company

    September 26, 2013 at 10:08 am

    That is really beautiful! You have knocked my socks off. We are so late getting fall here in Florida that we can really pick and choose what we want to “copy”. I know I want to make this vase!

    Reply
  5. JP

    September 26, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Debbie,
    So many endless possible re-creations with your idea….I love it!
    JP

    Reply
  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

    September 26, 2013 at 10:42 am

    How fun, you definitely are creative. Love your vase. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  7. Savannah Granny

    September 26, 2013 at 11:14 am

    You don’t give yourself enough credit. You are an artist. Love your interpretation of one of my favorite paintings.xoGinger

    Reply
  8. Dawn

    September 26, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Fabulous Debbie, this is my favorite dye project yet:)

    Reply
  9. Bliss

    September 26, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Let me just concur… it does indeed drip. Especially when you use a foam brush and push hard forgetting the dye hides inside.

    Reply
  10. Karina

    September 26, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    What fun! Sometimes the best results are the result of trial and error. I love how this turned out and can’t wait to try one of my own.

    Reply
  11. bj

    September 26, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    R U kidding me…??? This vase is AWESOME….I love it with the sunflowers….
    You are just plain talented…no matter what you attempt to do, it ALways turns out SOOO good.

    Reply
  12. Becca

    September 26, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    That is so cool, Debbie! I love the mix of colors … so festive. You are the Rit Dye Queen!

    Reply
  13. Kavita

    September 26, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    It is absolutely gorgeous!!! Has texture, color, oomph… Everything!!!

    Reply
  14. karin

    September 26, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    you blow me away Debbie…If I could get all the hamster on their wheels up in my brain I might be able to keep up with you..LOL.
    VanGogh is one of my fave painters..:)
    Love this!
    Hugs
    Karin

    Reply
  15. Nana Diana

    September 26, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Debbie-That is an AMAZING piece of artwork. You outdid yourself with this one- xo Diana

    Reply
  16. Vanessa

    September 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Debbie this is so fabulous!! I just absolutely love it and as usual you were thinking outside of the box and had it turn out just beautifully! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  17. Kris

    September 26, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Fabulous as always Debbie. Love the color so pretty.
    Kris

    Reply
  18. linda

    September 26, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    wow Deb that turned out awsome the picture brought many memories of Valentines Resturant for me for sure you did the colors so so perfect 🙂

    Reply
  19. heather

    September 26, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Ummm yes you ARE an artist!!! Love this 3D spin on a Van Gogh!!

    Reply
  20. val

    September 26, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    You amaze me….I love your creativity. Always inspiring.

    Reply
  21. Kristin

    September 26, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Love this project Debbie! SO pretty!

    Reply
  22. Gina

    September 26, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    It turned out great, Debbie! Isn’t it funny how sometimes our disasters turn out to be successes?

    Reply
  23. Karen Harper

    September 26, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    I love happy accidents, that turned out great!

    Reply
  24. Martina

    September 26, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    That looks awesome Debbie…beautiful vignette!

    Reply
  25. Lily

    September 27, 2013 at 3:23 am

    That is a stunning piece, thank you for sharing the blend of colors is so perfect for fall!

    Reply
  26. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

    September 27, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I’ve always loved that Van Gogh painting. I think Van Gogh himself would like the artistic turn your vase took! It’s beautiful!

    Reply
  27. Carol

    September 28, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I think it turned out great, Debbie! No one would ever know it started out as a glass vase!

    Reply
  28. Kristen Whitby

    September 29, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    What a creative and fun idea!! Love it!

    Reply
  29. Natalie

    January 31, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    So beautiful! What a creative use of a boring old glass vase! Just wondering, do you think a substitute could be made for the rit dye? I have the vase, and mod podge. I have other mediums like acrylic and watercolor paints, thoughts?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      January 31, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you kindly!

      Reply
  30. Dorothy Bruner

    August 17, 2015 at 12:29 am

    Were did you fine the awesome skulls and also the bird stencil?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 17, 2015 at 6:55 am

      I found the skulls at Dollar tree, and the bird stencil at Walmart I believe. Michaels and Hobby lobby have the stencils too.

      Reply

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