It's no secret that I am always on the hunt for simple ways to elevate things. I love unexpected details and repurposing. I think it adds a whimsical touch to decor plus it makes for a fun project that gives my succulents and house plants a treat!
So, it's time to forget difficult projects. DIY glitter hurricanes are just the thing. This pretty project was originally a part of a collaboration I did with Camp Makery and Pottery Barn. Since the Camp Makery blog dissolved, I wanted to share the images and tips because I loved creating this with our Colonial House of Flowers team so much.
My team then included my sister, Amanda Currier and Katlyn Baxter. Just seeing this and the memories of how much fun it was make me smile.
And so you know, adding sparkle to a hurricane or any glass container is easy and doesn't break the bank. Here are the details to create a surprise for your plants:
Materials
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Container of your choice. I chose the Pottery Barn’s Jameson Hurricane (below) which I fell in love with a few years ago. It’s classic and dramatic at the same time but doesn't really fit my decor these days. It's been in storage and need some shine-time. You can purchase a new container if you need specific lines or use something you already have.
This method works on any thing (as long as it's glass). To prove it, we grabbed a few things around the shop like a clear glass bubble bowl used to make Colonial House of Flowers terrariums and teardrop ornament from our air plant collection.
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Glitter! Yes, girls. Whew! Chunky texture is what we used because it’s so sparkle-y. We choose gold plus two shades of blue (above) for a water and sunset vibe.
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Mod Podge If you are new to this material you can learn quickly how to Mod Podge. Be sure to check out these tips for beginners from Mod Podge Rocks.
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Paint Brush
Directions
1. Paint Modge Podge on the top ⅓ of the container, create a band of glue.
2. While the Modge Podge band is sticky sprinkle on the gold glitter, making sure to cover it completely.
3. Paint Modge Podge on the bottom ⅓ of the container.
4. While the Modge Podge is sticky on this lower band sprinkle the lightest blue glitter on the bottom ⅓ of the container.
5. Paint Modge Podge on the middle ⅓ of the container. Sprinkle a mix of the darkest blue and gold on the middle ⅓ of the container.
