DIY Sprayed Bottles for Thrifty, Modern Wedding Centerpieces

{Create This}Very Martha Recycled Bottle Centerpieces

Happy Tueday, Lovelies! A little something different for you than I had originally planned but I am too excited not to share this awesome DIY idea I found at The Colorful Living Project. These spray painted bottles let the thrifty, eco-conscious bride have her reuse and recycle AND modern, chic wedding at the same time! They're cute, clean, and best of all, for a few of dollars, you can have totally handmade, very Martha centerpieces for your wedding reception or bridal shower.

Instructions and Pictures by Anna Naphtali.

These recycled bottles have been re-styled to be used as centerpieces, vases or gifts. Anna used IZZE bottles, but there are many bottles options that will work just as well.

1. Remove labels from bottles. ( You can soak them in hot water and dish soap for extra help)

2. Dry and clean

3. Pick your spray paint choices: Seen above is Satin Ivory. Spray!

4. Spray paint box carrier too!

Some spray painting tips... Cover area with newspaper or drop cloth first. Wear a mask or be careful not to inhale fumes. Don't spray into the wind!!! Wait for your first layer to dry and stick the bottle on your finger to get a good coat around the bottom sides.

(Me) And now to add color and variety! Same process, different paint and bottles. I like the varying heights for centerpieces to help create visual interest and dimension.

(Anna) I usually like matte finish, but the glossy texture on some of these gives them a nice new sheen. And baby jars make the cutest little mini vases or containers! Another idea for a centerpiece would be to take tons of different sized items and paint them one color and or have a line of vases down a table... you get the idea.

I do have to note, these are not "safe" to use for any type of liquid consumption. They just look cool and won't damage flowers or decorative pieces.

(Me) So there you have it, Lovelies! Cute idea right? Especially on a budget! You could do this for wedding centerpieces, parties, showers. Start saving your wine bottles, vases,  peanut butter jars! Check out this post using recycled glass jars for wedding decor. Thanks for Anna Napthali for the idea and photos.

What DIY projects will you be doing for your wedding? Big, small, we want to know! Check out all out DIY Wanna Do List on Pinterest. What else should we add?

 Make the world colorful,

{Inspiration} Nautical Theme Wedding Colors + Weekly Wrap-Up

I just LOVE the idea of turning randomly found items into fabulous wedding decor pieces! de Lovely Affair is all about practical planning, meaning you flex your creative muscle to spend less and get more of exactly what you want for your big day. In these budget busting times, engaged couples need to rely on an imaginative eye and keen Spidey sense to make smarter purchases.

Random Find of the Week - These fabulous Nautical Themed containers are a perfect addition to any preppy blue, white, yellow, red color scheme, coastal sailing theme, or destination beach wedding. Seriously people, for a single buckeroo, yeah $1.00 each at Target, these cute ribbon handled boxes are extremely versatile; a fresh take on sun and sea!

With a little imagination these gems become wedding favors, centerpieces, displays on a candy table, silverware and napkin holder. Fill them full of rose petals for your flower girls....the possibilities are endless! And if you don't like the color, grab some spray paint, change out the ribbon to match your color palette and you have a super cheap, chic decor piece....now THAT is good practical planning!

Going with a blue, yellow and white theme? Add a dash of red to create a vibrant, dimensional color palette. This one is my absolute favorite!

 Photos courtesy of My Wedding (centerpiece), Creative Wedding Designs (dress, menu)

One Wed (shoes), Flower Arrangement Advisor (bouquets), Creative Designs (tabletop)

Ruffled Blog (flags, Love sign), Wedding colors (billy balls) 

Navy Blue and Yellow are gorgeous as traditional Nautical Theme wedding colors. They are crisp and clean, like a breath of fresh sea air! 

 Photos courtesy of Wed Loft and Wedding Bee

What an amazing last week we had here at de Lovely Affair...helpful engagement session tips, stunning photos, alternative bachelorette party ideas, Guest Bloggers!  In case you missed any of our features from last week…

World Color Inspiration - Cinco de Mayo, Brazilian Carnaval & more

Engagement Session Tips - Doing It Your Way with Style

1950's Retro Engagement Shoot with Guest Blogger Miss Aimee and Jason

Art Deco Gal's Guide to Kick Ass Bachelorette Parties, 1 & 2

So much fab stuff this week, I feel so lucky to be able to share it with you! Have wedding ideas, color palettes, budget busters you'd like us to explore? Leave a comment below or chat us up on FACEBOOK and TWITTER!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!