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    Tissue Paper Vase: A Quick and Easy Kids Craft!

    Modified: Apr 5, 2023 · Published: May 16, 2013 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This tissue paper vase is such a fun project for kids! Just brush mod podge over the glass, add the tissue paper circles, then add another coat of mod podge to make it water resistant!

    tissue paper vase for kids

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    Kaylee has an unhealthy obsession with flowers, so I decided to enable the obsession a bit more and help her make her own little vase.
    bottle of Mod Podge, tissue circles and a foam brush

    Tissue Paper Vase: A Quick and Easy Kids Craft!

    Supplies Needed:
    Vase or glass jar
    mod podge
    sponge brush
    tissue paper cut or torn into any shape
    brush dipped in Mod Podge
    She brushed the vase with a light coat of mod podge and began applying small circles of tissue paper to it. You could use ANY shape of tissue paper or even just tear the tissue into small squares or pieces. Mod podge dries quickly, so just work in small sections as you go.
    applying tissue circles to wet vase
    We let the edges overhang so that every edge was covered and just trimmed them later when they were dry.
    vase covered with Mod Podge and tissue paper circles
    Every last inch was covered in tissue dots. Layered all over each other, making sure to press them down as we went for a smooth finish.
    upside down vase drying
    After it had dried, we added a layer of mod podge on top to seal the vase and water-proof it.
    finished tissue paper vase
    After it dried she had a beautiful little confetti vase. She kept telling me how awesome it was and how fun it was to make. I think we will be making more.
    tissue paper vase with yellow flower
    Even though we sealed it to protect it from water dripping on it, it is not dishwasher safe. She added a  sweet smelling flower from the front yard, and it was immediately the center of attention on our kitchen table.
    tissue paper jewelry dish
    We used this same technique to make our tissue paper jewelry holders too!
    Here are more fun tissue paper crafts for kids!
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Rachel Sadler says

      April 24, 2025 at 1:46 pm

      Can you use paper photo instead of tissue paper?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        April 24, 2025 at 3:12 pm

        I'm not sure I understand the question. Tissue paper is thin and super easy to work with; it bends to the shape it's pressed on. If you use something thicker, it might not look as smooth. Hopefully that helps!

        Reply
    2. Lucy says

      January 30, 2025 at 11:52 pm

      This is awesome! How long does it take to completely dry?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        January 31, 2025 at 2:15 pm

        Hi! It just depends on how many layers of tissue paper are on it and how thick the mod podge went on. I'd say 2-3 hours to completely dry!

        Reply
        • Luina says

          February 19, 2025 at 8:19 pm

          Thank you so much for responding. Added materials from your list. I’m trying to find similar vases. Do you have link or size of one you used? Thanks!

          Reply
          • Brandy says

            February 19, 2025 at 10:33 pm

            Hi! I’m trying to remember where I got those little vases. They were a 3-pack but I bought them probably 15 years ago. I’m sorry!

            Reply
    3. Ruchika says

      September 17, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Hello!

      This is a beautiful craft with mod podge. I am thinking to do with my class. Can you suggest from where can I buy tissue paper circles in bulk as I would need in large quantity.

      Amazon has 1” inch tissue confetti. Will that size be good or smaller than what you cut it.

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        September 18, 2019 at 8:17 am

        Hi! I think 1" were about the size that I used! Oriental trading also sells it, but only in square shapes. Either would work, but I prefer circles!

        Reply
    4. Ducks 'n a Row (@SineaPies) says

      May 08, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      I love this vase! What a neat project 🙂

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