One of the ways I invite each new season into my home is by
changing up my tablescapes. I do this by adding seasonal touches like flowers in pretty vases and containers,
textural items like raffia and ribbons and of course lots of color found in
nature during the current season. When I received an invitation to work with
Hy-Lite acrylic craft blocks, I immediately started thinking of festive, seasonal
vases. I received three complimentary Hy-Lite acrylic craft blocks that I used to
make a spring, summer, and fall vase that I hope will inspire you to try this
fun DIY.
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me for my participation. All opinions are my own.
About Hy-Lite Acrylic Blocks:
According to
their website, Hy-Lite®,
a U.S. Block Windows Company, is the premier manufacturer of acrylic block
windows in the United States. Founded in 1988, Hy-Lite began with a vision to
modernize traditional glass block windows into something more energy-efficient
and customizable. In the years since, we have added decorative glass windows
for stylish privacy as well as true glass block windows for those who prefer
traditional block. We are also proud to offer contract molding services in our
manufacturing plant in Pensacola, Florida. Be sure to follow Hy-Lite on Facebook and Twitter for more product information
and ideas.
I received
three of their loose, clear wave acrylic craft blocks, which are the perfect size for crafting! Each
block measures 8”X 8”X 3” and has a 1-1/2" drilled hole at the top with a
rubber stopper. I love that these blocks are lightweight and forgiving
acrylic, so kids have work with them without fear of breaking.
Spring Vase-
Blessings:
Spring is
one of my favorite seasons and I look forward to it’s arrival every year. This spring
season has been especially hard here in the greater Nashville area. In early March,
a devastating tornado wiped out entire neighborhoods, starting near downtown
Nashville and cutting a 60- mile path across our area. We were still reeling
from that and trying to help our neighbors to the north, when the very first
confirmed case of COVID-19 was confirmed in our county. The rest, as they say,
is history, which is why I decided to make a blessings spring vase. I figured
it would be a fantastic way for my family and I to take time each day to think
of something we are thankful for and write that blessing down and save it.
Supplies Needed:
1 Hy-Lite
clear acrylic craft block
1 flower
stencil
1 container Ballet
Slippers Pink Chalk paint
1 sponge
paint brush
3 packs
Adhesive Gemstones of choice
Tape to hold
stencil on block
Paper plate
for paint
Damp paper
towel for blotting/cleaning painted stencil edges
Card stock
paper
Pen
Instructions:
- Wipe outside of craft block with slightly damp cleaning cloth, allow to air dry.Apply Stencil to center of block. I eyeballed mine, but you can use measuring tape for accuracy.
- Apply tape at four corners of craft block.
- Pour a small amount of chalk paint (tablespoon) onto paper plate.
- Dab paint sponge into paint and dab onto stencil starting at top left corner and working down.
- Clean up any extra paint around edges of stencil with damp paper towel.
- Allow paint to dry, at least two hours.
- Apply adhesive gemstones as desired. * Be careful with placement! Once you’ve dropped these into place, they will be hard to detach and move. *
- Cut card stock into long 1/2-inch-thick strips of paper for blessings.
I’m enjoying
our Spring Blessings vase in our dining room. Be sure to place your Spring Vase
and Pen in a central location, so you and your family will see it and be
prompted to write a blessing.
At the End
of the Season, spend time with your family taking turns pulling a blessing from
the vase and reading them.
Summer Vase- Independence Day Celebration:
Celebrating
our Independence Day is the highlight of most American’s summers. From bonfires
and cookouts to trips to the lake and fireworks, we American’s love this
holiday, so I thought it would be fun to make a very patriotic Independence Day
vase. I had all the supplies I needed on hand from last years crafts, but you
can find everything you need at your local dollar store, with the exception of
the clear acrylic craft block. You’ll need to order that online from Hy-Lite
or visit your local home improvement store.
Supplies Needed:
1 Hy-Lite Clear Acrylic craft block
2 small
flags
1 small flag
ribbon
2 pieces of
red card stock
Hole punch
or small drill to make holes in rubber stopper lid
Instructions:
- Wipe outside of craft block with slightly damp cleaning cloth, allow to air dry.
- Remove rubber stopper from top of craft block and punch two holes in for flag handles.
- Cut card stock into thin ¼ inch strips.
- Curl each strip tightly around finger.
- Drop in vase.
- Continue adding curled strips of paper until vase is full and looks airy.
- (insert full vase pic)
- Insert attachment ribbon ties to the top of the vase where rubber stopper goes, pushing them upward.
- Replace rubber stopper.
- Add flags in the holes of rubber stopper.
Enjoy this
festive summer vase on a table inside or placed wherever you gather outside.
Fall Vase-Harvest Time:
We are privileged
to live in a state that showcases all four seasons and fall in middle Tennessee
is beautiful! There’s lots of warm Indian summer days to enjoy your garden and
flowers, while all along the roads Golden Rod and other wildflowers abound. I
got my inspiration for this vase from a pretty bouquet of flowers my husband had given me
that contained lovely yellow flowers and greenery.
Supplies Needed:
1 Hy-Lite
Clear Acrylic craft block
1 bunch yellow
flowers with greenery - either fresh cut or artificial will do
1 pack faux
grass - found at dollar/craft stores
1 12-inch
length of leather cord or raffia for ribbon
Scissors
Instructions:
- Wipe outside of craft block with slightly damp cleaning cloth, allow to air dry.
- Remove rubber stopper from top of craft block and save for later.
- Pull small tufts of faux grass out of package.
- Insert grass in top of vase and gently toss to either side as you go.
- Continue to add faux grass to either side of vase until is almost full, then gently shake to even disperse grass.
- Add flowers and greenery. Grass will be slightly tamped down by them, so you’ll need to add more.
- Stop for quality inspection. (A big thanks to my quality inspector, Fiona).
- Fill vase to top with faux grass. It should look light and airy.
- Tie length of leather cord or raffia into a ribbon around the top pf flowers and greenery.
Now your
Fall Harvest time vase is ready to sit on your table to enjoy until you are
ready to celebrate the next season, reason, or holiday. I like the look of the flowers and greenery as they become dried almost as much as I like fresh florals.
I hope you
like my seasonal vases! I've had so much fun with these three, I may need to get a few more acrylic craft blocks for to make vases for the remainder of the year.
Please share
in comments: Which seasonal vase is your favorite?
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