SAW IT. PINNED IT. DID IT!

Yay! Today is the day the world changed for the better. 
Kidding. I won't go that far.

But it's time for me and cutie Steph's *Saw it. Pinned it. Did it* very first link-up to host and to share what recent pin we loved enough to re-create! And by that I mean, out of the thousands of pins I swear I'm going to make, I actually did do it this time. 

Today, since I'm in the spirit, I'm sharing this amazing $1.00 Halloween Swirl Vase tutorial! Much like everything else on Pinterest that I see and like, I knew when I saw this craft that I HAD to make it. It's too easy not to...

source (thank you Anne for inspiring this!)

If you already have a clear tall vase and spray adhesive, then the total for this project is a little over one dollhair. I think we can all afford this project, yes? 

I also love this project because I realized after I made it that it can easily transition from season to season. For Christmas, just get red or green cardstock and update what you are using in the vase! It's such an easy way to dress up a normal, clear vase.

DIY Halloween Swirl Vase

Here's what you need:
-tall cylinder vase
-1 piece of orange 12x12 cardstock
-1 piece of black diecut swirl cardstock (never knew they had this-but it's right by the regular cardstock at Michael's or JoAnne)
-Adhesive/tacky spray (in the craft section)
-Scissors
-Double-sided tape (or you can be frugal like me and use regular because no one sees this part)

What you do: 

-Spray the back of the back diecut cardstock with the spray adhesive to lightly coat it and place it on the orange cardstock so it sticks directly on it. I recommend doing this in a garage because the spray can get messy. 

-Measure the height of your vase and cut the paper to that height.
-Wrap around the vase and secure with double-sided tape.
-Fill your vase with whatever flowers you prefer! That's it. :)

{not the greatest iPhone picture obviously and I'm not a huge fan of those flowers so I will probably change them, but this project is a keeper in my book.}

*Ohh...we had our pumpkin carving contest last night and it's safe to say Billy won. What do you think? I tried doing Rocky (left) and Billy's is the witch pumpkin. I almost lost 2, or 5, fingers and I broke 2 tools while carving. I think next time I'll just stick to the wine drinking and watch Billy do it. ;)

Now....it's YOUR turn!

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(and if you forgot this week-there is always next week friends.)