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!
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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.
Tissue Paper Vase: A Quick and Easy Kids Craft!
Supplies Needed:
Vase or glass jar
tissue paper cut or torn into any shape
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.
We let the edges overhang so that every edge was covered and just trimmed them later when they were dry.
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.
After it had dried, we added a layer of mod podge on top to seal the vase and water-proof it.
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.
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.
We used this same technique to make our tissue paper jewelry holders too!
Can you use paper photo instead of tissue paper?
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!
This is awesome! How long does it take to completely dry?
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
I love this vase! What a neat project 🙂
Lovely idea and so much fun for Mother’s day. Pinned & shared. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. See you again soon!
Hi Brandy. This is so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing this project with us at Thriving on Thursdays last week. It was lovely of you to join us. I’m featuring this one at tomorrow’s party. Hope to see you again.
Anne @ Domesblissity
This is so beautiful!! And what a great craft for kids!
Thank you so much, Anika!
I love it! Would love for you to come share on the new Share the Love Blog Party. Open thru Thursday. http://homecookingrecipebox.blogspot.com/
What a fun project! I’m going to share this with the teachers at our child care center! I’d love to have you share at the DIY party!
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What a beautiful Mother’s Day gift this would make – so fun and colorful!
Thank you, Emma! They are so fun to make!
Such a fun idea. My 3 year old would love making one of these. Great idea for mothers day gifts .
What a bright and fun vase! Definitely want to try a version of this with one of those extra vases we’ve got lying around. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks so much, Leslie!
Hi! Where did you get your vases? I can’t find any cute little ones like this one? Also, so sorry, but one more question….did you buy the tissue paper already cut in circles or did you do that?
Hi Amy! The vase came from the thrift store (so sorry!) and the I cut the tissue paper into circles. Hope that helps! 🙂
what do you put on the finished product to “seal it” so the paper does tear or colors run over time if they get wet
Hi Kim! The modpodge seals it and since the tissue paper is so thin, it will go through the paper and create a clear seal. If you see dry areas or areas that the mod podge didn’t cover, wait for it to try and give the entire vase a coat of mod lodge. Hope that helps! Our vase it still going strong! 🙂
This is so fun; I love the color combo! We did something similar back at Valentine’s day where we covered the whole thing with white and then put hearts on. Love it!! Would you pretty pretty please consider sharing it here at my party? http://www.oneartsymama.com/2013/05/shine-on-fridays-81.html#more
Love the colours！ Great craft for a child. would a paint brush be okay to apply the mp？
Yep! It would totally work too!
So cute!! I am so doing this with my 4 year old! I have tons of tissue paper! Thanks!
Looks fresh and pretty! Love it!
Thank you! 🙂