DIY: Nautical Rope Vase

Remember a few weeks ago when I did that spray painted vase?  Well, as I mentioned, one of them had gotten botched. I just put it aside and figured, eh, I'll eventually figure out what to do with it. 

Post our beach vaycay to the FL Keys- I've been feeling quite nauty (get it..?!) and thought I'd incorporate a little nautical flare to my floral-holder collection. 

For this DIY nautical rope vase, you'll need:

A vase. 

The one I used is about 6 inches in diameter and about 12 inches tall- But i also think a round one would look great too!

Rope-like trim, this vase took 8 yards 

(found in the fabric section at craft store) 

Hot glue gun and sticks

[I have a mini one and used 4 sticks]

and clear tacky craft glue.

place hot glue around the starting edge and pinch/smooth once slightly cooled to secure the rope so it doesn't fray.

I worked in halves. Spread the tacky glue all over the vase and worked wrapping the rope and securing with hot glue every 2 inches, taking care to press down and together and hold in place until the hot glue cooled.

Once the whole vase is covered, cut the rope and secure in place with hot glue. I then placed extra hot glue along the bottom and pressed into place while cooling to get a nice flat bottom. 

Be so very careful. hot glue can get crazy hot.

You could take it to another level by spray painting the finished and dried for 24-hour product any color you'd like! or just with a clear resin top-coat for protection.

I also thought about making a pretzel looking knot, spray painting that gold and attaching it to the side.

But, for right now I like the simple look of the light beige trim and think it's classic, yet fun!

In all, this lovely nautical inspired rope vase cost me about $14.oo to make.

 [vase, hobby lobby, 4.99 + half off; trim, hobby lobby, $1.40/yard)

so. worth it.