Turn a Vase into a Cloche with Plaid's Martha Stewart glass paint

Today, I'm sharing with you how 

I used Plaid's new Martha Stewart glass paint 

to turn a vase, into a cloche!

Recently, I was fortunate enough to get to sample some of Plaid's Martha Stewart glass paint and tool collection.
It's a brand new line, exclusive to Michael's.

I was so excited about what I received that I would have popped if I didn't get to show you, so I made a short video (my first).
Me, unpacking my Martha Stewart for Plaid booty!


I really wanted to do something extra special to share with you all. I think this cloche makes for a pretty, everyday decor item as well as a craft that anyone could duplicate.

Below are the exact 
Martha Stewart for Plaid
items I used to 

create the design on my

DIY cloche.

I started with an inexpensive, glass vase.

This one was under $5.00 

(you know I am totally thrifty!) 

I cleaned it with mild soap and water and then ensured that it was completely dry. 

I skipped the rubbing alcohol step.

Ooh... I'm in troub-le. 

Actually, I just didn't have any.

I would suggest you follow directions though.

Next, I smoothed the self clinging silkscreen onto my glass surface.
Depending on the surface you are working on, you can use your hands, a paper towel or one of the squeegee tools to get any wrinkles or air bubbles out.
These are amazing to work with. 
I had never stenciled and was a little nervous. I didn't need to be! These have a little "stick" to them so they don't move around while you are trying to apply your paint.

I would buy these in a heartbeat.

 I plan to get more of the silkscreen designs.

I really loved them.

Bonus! These are washable.

Just like new with a little soap and water.

I washed it between each section, because you use 

so little paint, the thin layer dries quickly.

I used the little foam tipped dauber tool to work the paint into the silkscreen.

It's very smooth and velvety.

Plus it's contoured to fit your fingers.

Next I used this flexible, long handle

squeegee tool to push the paint in and get any excess off the silkscreen before I gently pulled it back. These have a really cool feature. They are lightly grippy, so your fingers are fixed firm and you are really in control.

No accidental slip-ups with these!

Peel it back and look at what you did!

I was very pleasantly surprised.

I thought I would have to practice on a few things before I could get a project worthy of sharing. 

Nope. 

This stuff is Shannon proof!

Martha Stewart & Plaid get my 
seal of approval.

Definitely beginner friendly!

The entire line came across as 
so well thought out and everything I used was very high quality.

I could see a multitude of possibilities limited only by your imagination.

I followed the same basic steps for adding the design to the top of the cloche.

After the paint was dry I used some 

E-600 glue to attach a brushed nickle knob 

to the top of the cloche for a handle.

Below are the products I received.

If you try out any of these products I hope you'll share your results with me!
I would love to hear what you think.

You can find Plaid's new Martha Stewart glass paint & tools at
 Michaels. You can also find Plaid on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. 
Plus, you'll find lots of other glass paint projects with the hashtag "#marthaglass" 
if you're looking for variety & inspiration!



Hope you like how I turned a 
Vase into a Cloche 
and that you found my review of the 
Martha Stewart for Plaid glass paint line helpful.

 Disclosure: This post was written as part of a campaign with Plaid's Martha Stewart glass paint and Blueprint Social. 
All opinions are completely my own and formed after working with the product.

For even more inspiration.. 
you can check out all these super projects too!

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