This Cut Crystal Plastic Bowl Update will show you just how easy it is to create holiday decor from an inexpensive dollar store item.
How to make a cut crystal plastic bowl centerpiece.
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Why I love this craft
Creating a holiday centerpiece doesn’t get much easier than this. Really, you’re just painting a plastic bowl.
I also love this craft project because it’s super versatile. When you’re ready to make the switch to another season, it’s as easy as adding season-related embellishments or swap out the filler entirely!
What’s the best way to paint the bowl?
I used using spray primer followed by rub and buff. I know going outside to spray paint is not always an option, especially if you live in a colder climate. You could also do a base coat of black chalk paint instead.
The inspiration for this craft:
I love a good centerpiece and I have an great roundup for DIY Christmas Centerpieces on a Budget that offer lots of inspiration.
Video Tutorial: Cut Crystal Plastic Bowl Update
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Dollar Tree Party Aisle Christmas Crafts
This Christmas craft is part of a compilation of holiday projects on my YouTube Channel along with a Christmas Serving Tray Picture Frame, Christmas Carafe Vase Craft, Mini Wine Glass Bells, and Mini Bowl Bells.
Cut Crystal Plastic Bowl Update
This Cut Crystal Plastic Bowl Update will show you just how easy it is to create holiday decor from an inexpensive dollar store item.
Materials
- plastic decorative bowl (Dollar Tree)
- Rustoleum black spray primer (or black chalk paint)
- antique gold rub and buff
- battery operated lights
- sprig of faux pine
Tools
- paint brush
Instructions
- Watch tutorial. Follow along with the video for a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create your own cut crystal plastic bowl decor.
- Prep the bowl. Start by spraying the bowl with a coat of black spray primer. Once you spray the outside, let it dry. Then, flip it over and spray the inside. Be sure to get good coverage.
- Add gold color. Using a dry paint brush, go over the outside of the bowl with antique rub and buff. You don't need full coverage for this. Also add a bit to the inside. (Watch the video to see how I did this.)
- Add embellishments. Add battery operated lights inside the bowl followed by a sprig of faux pine cut into pieces and strategically placed according to your liking. This centerpiece can easily be adjusted for different seasons.
The Finished Craft
Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later:
This bowl came out Gorgeous!! I’m still looking at it because I still can’t believe the way it all came out.. WOW!!! I’m heading to the store Tuesday, hoping they still have those bowls, I’m going to make some for my neighbors , daughter table and yes!! mine too….Love…
@tisonlyme143