06 April, 2026

Yellow flowers

Hello again, and happy Easter Monday to all of you. We've had a weather roller-coaster recently with really warm days and periods of winterly temperatures, but the Easter holidays couldn't have been more perfect: blue skies, sunshine, and pretty blooms everywhere. Matching the outdoors, we'd like to see "Yellow flowers" over at the Alphabet challenge blog.
For my DT inspiration, I decided to use napkin decoupage after ages. I found this *bottle of a popular beverage* amongst the crafting supplies at my rehabilitation, alongside with a pretty napkin featuring sunflowers. I got myself a bit of yellow acrylic paint, and applied it onto the bottle with a sponge. Not only is it way faster than using a brush, the coverage on smooth surfaces turns out to be way better.
I waited for everything to dry, and then placed the napkin onto the part where the label used to be. I glued the napkin on the glass using decoupage varnish, and let it dry for a bit. After that, I cut the napkin alongside the lines in the glass. To make the napkin stand out, I then took a string of gemstones - I didn't really plan this part, but the shimmering gemstone embellishment separated from my flipflops the other day, and I didn't want to throw it away. I figured it would make a nice touch to the glass bottle now vase, especially as it matches the colour scheme of my project.
In the end, bits of glue can be seen on the clear glass above the upper gemstone lining, but the string would only stay attatched after using a hot glue gun, and I'm not exactly familiar with using one. This is the best I could do, and not everything needs to be perfect. I think it gives vibrant soring vibes anyway, just as all the other yellow flowers out there.

challenges:
613 avenue create: ATG with optional twist
allsorts challengeblog: ATG with optional twist "springtime"
C.R.A.F.T.: seasons/weather/ATG
card free zone: ATG but a card
crafty catz: ATG
creative inspirations: Easter/spring
everybody art: favourite colour (yellow)
fabnfunky: Easter/spring
nachteulen: spring/Easter
- pearlysparkles: something old, something new (new napkin, old gemstones)

13 comments:

  1. Just GORgeous! So different.....so pretty.
    Made me laugh reading about your flipflops.
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at Crafty Catz.
    Chrissyxx

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  2. Great upcycling- so inventive and creative. Your new vase looks lovey, so bright and cheerful- the trim from the flip flops finishes it beautifully! Beautiful work. Many thanks for joining in with our challenges at Fab’n’ Funky and Crafty Catz.
    Chris
    x

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  3. Way to save that bit of gemstones from the flip flops! I love taking things apart to use later. Such a great bottle vase; you are the queen of creativity finding your supplies as you rehab! Thanks for sharing with us at The Outlawz Anything but a Card. Katrina

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  4. What a great and unique idea. Thanks for joining the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.

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  5. wow - the colour of the summer! I like your sunflowers.
    I´m glad you joined us at the Nachteulen Challenge.
    Good luck and happy crafting!
    Ilse (thera)

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  6. What a fun upcycle project! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  7. Hola, vengo del Crafty Catz visitando manualidades que no sean tarjetas 😉, te invito a nuestro nuevo desafío, está en mi blog en la barra lateral derecha (https://marielainspirhada.blogspot.com/2026/03/invitacion-al-creando-x-temas-desafio-1.html)

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  8. Very fun and cheery! Thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge Blog this week!

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  9. Wow, what a fantastic idea and what a stunning summer color! It really makes you look forward to the coming season. The gemstones from your flip-flops look beautiful in your amazing project! They go perfectly with the decoupage and the gorgeous yellow of the bottle. And I have to say, I really love the sunflowers too.
    Thank you so much for participating in the current "Everybody Art Challenge"!
    Hugs, Uschi

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  10. Love your fun & creative upcycled project! Thanks for sharing with us @ 613 Avenue Create.

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  11. Me again!! Thanks, also, for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!!

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  12. Great up cycle, love the bright colour. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations Jayne DT

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  13. This is so very bright, cheery, and super creative! I absolutely love all the materials that you’ve used to create this beautiful piece. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!

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