Inspired by DIY: Fake a Kate
Join the Inspired by DIY series for monthly projects inspired by your favorite designers and stores. Our first feature is Kate Spade and we have some gorgeous and easy DIYs for your try to get these high end looks for less.
Welcome to our first Inspired By DIY series hosted by Jess from Domicile 37! Today’s theme is Fake a Kate and I’m thrilled to see what everyone has come up with. I was inspired by Kate Spade’s beautiful Hampton Street Vase which retails for $75.00. Scroll down to see how created my look for pennies.
DIY Kate Spade Inspired Gold Band Vase
Here’s what you need for Kate Spade inspired vase:
- A tall glass vase (check your local dollar store if you don’t already have one in your house)
- Painters or washi tape
- Gold and black paint
- Paint brush
- Craft knife
Make it:
Step one: Tape off stripes. You may need to cut the tape to create the skinny bands. 
Step two: Paint two light coats of chalk paint. This will work as a primer for the gold. 
Step three: Paint 2-3 light coats of gold craft paint. 
Step four: IMPORTANT!! Use a craft knife to score the paint around the tape so the paint doesn’t peel off the glass. Remove the painter’s or washi tape. 
Style with a pink flower and your favorite black and white accessory for extra “Kate” credit.
I can’t wait to see what my friends did for their Kate knock-offs! Let’s go check them out!!
What a PERFECT piece for your home. It’s turned out beautiful and thank you for the tip!!! Great job!
Such an easy craft with such an amazing end result! I love it!!
Wow! Your vase looks 100% like Kate’s and who knew that chalk paint can act like a primer? I learn something new from you all the time and I love how budget savvy you are!
I love the simple beauty of the gold on glass and you’ve styled it so pretty!
Thanks sweetie! Styling is my favorite part. 🙂
This turned out lovely, Kathy! I never tire of stripes–best pattern, ever. Love how you styled it, too!
Thank you Sharon! I will always love stripes too.
Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure and thank you! xoxo
Dang girl, this is like an *exact* replica! Super smart tip about using the chalk paint as a primer. Love it!
Well thank you Brittany! xoxo
You guys and your mind-blowing tips! I’ve never heard of chalk paint as a primer! MUST TRY STAT! Your vase looks beautiful and I love that you were able to achieve the skinny line look by trimming your tape. so good!
Thanks Rachael!! Next time, I’ll buy skinny tape to use. Too much coffee to make perfect lines. lol
Love it!!!!!! I wouldn’t think of adding chalk paint as a primer! Good call. Your vase came out so great. Really love the styling too. 🙂
Thank you Steph! I LOVE styling things and I always LOVE your styling. xoxo