Are you ready for the second month of the Knock Out Knock Off series? This month, we are tackling projects inspired by Zara Home, which has some BEAUTIFUL stuff. I was immediately drawn to this stunning Zara Home insect vase, but was NOT drawn to the $60.00 price tag. Here is the Zara Home insect vase that inspired me.
I don't know about you, but $60 for a vase is just not in my budget. So, I decided to make my own version for less than $5.00, and I love how it turned out. Check it out for yourself!
Materials Needed to make a knock off Zara Home insect vase:
- Any vase that you like the shape of. I chose this simple “Vasen” vase from Ikea for $1.79.
- Insect stickers of any shape/size that you like. Don't worry about the colors. I found mine at Michael's for $2.00.
- Metallic gold spray paint.
- Clear top coat.
Steps to make a knock off Zara Home insect vase:
1) Clean your vase well with glass cleaner. 2) Spray paint your stickers with your metallic gold spray paint. Allow to dry. 
3) Peel your stickers off and place them on the vase. You may have to peel off any excess spray paint that overhangs the edges of the stickers. It pulls off easily. 
4) Once you are happy with the position of your stickers, you are ready to spray on your clear coat. You could skip this step, but I was worried about the stickers falling off over time, and I wanted to make sure they would stay on. I used a satin finish, because that's what I had on hand. It gave the glass a frosted looking finish, which I actually love. I thought about trying using clear, gloss Mod Podge, but was afraid brush strokes would show through. At the end of the day though, I actually prefer the frosted/etched look of the vase. 
That's it! How easy is that! I spent less than $4.00 on my vase. Granted, I already had the spray paint and top coat, but even if you had to buy those, you would still come in WAY under the $60.00 Zara Home price. And it was quick, fun and easy to make.
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Marie says
June 25, 2014 at 3:27 pmThis is an adorable idea!!! What a cute/fun concept!
Tasha A. says
June 27, 2014 at 9:31 pmThank you, Marie! It was so fun and easy to make!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
June 10, 2014 at 9:30 amThe fact that you saved $55 and made a vase that looks just like the original is beyond me! Awesome job!
Glenna @ My Paper Craze says
June 9, 2014 at 10:51 pmLovely vase! Great job!
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:11 amThanks so much, Glenna! I am thrilled to discover that spray painting stickers totally works. Oh, the possibilities!
[email protected] says
June 9, 2014 at 10:23 pmVery creative my Friend! Pinned:-)
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:11 amThanks so much, Aniko!
Carmody says
June 9, 2014 at 4:46 pmYou are so clever!!! Love this!!!
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:11 amThank you, Carmody!
Amy W says
June 9, 2014 at 4:02 pmSo clever to paint the bee stickers gold, I would have never thought of that! I’d still be searching those sticker aisles looking for gold stickers, ha!
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:12 amHi Amy! Believe me, I did search for gold insect stickers! But when I couldn’t find them, I figured I would try spray painting them. I am still a bit surprised that it actually worked, but now it opens a whole new world of possibilities!
[email protected] says
June 9, 2014 at 3:03 pmSo smart! I would have never thought to spray paint regular stickers. Love it.
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:13 amThank you, Ashley! I am so excited to know that stickers can be spray painted. Already brain storming other projects :)
[email protected] says
June 9, 2014 at 12:07 pmI would have never thought to spray paint those stickers – genius! It came out great!
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:13 amThanks so much, Brynne!
Leslie says
June 9, 2014 at 8:29 amSo cute! I’m going to have to do a little something like this. I hope you have a great Monday.
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:13 amThank you, Leslie! It really was such a fun, quick and easy project!
Ashey @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
June 9, 2014 at 7:06 amI love that is spray painted those colorful bee stickers gold! :) Great knock off! Pinning!
~ Ashley
Tasha A. says
June 10, 2014 at 7:14 amThanks, Ashley! I searched high and low for gold insect stickers, but when I couldn’t find them, I figured I would spray paint some. It totally worked!