what s really great about this blue when you put it over the top it won t run it will go right on top. you are so right. we have these vases and we never know what to do with them. mother s day is tomorrow dads. what is great all kids love to give their moms flowers. keep it in what trendy and fashion. knee on colors. get ribbon like hallmark or local craft shop. feathers on there. buttons laying around the house. i like the buttons you find around the house. the tour tus colors than spending money on packs of buttons. it looks beautiful. it will be fun. go through a lot of these in the house. old egg carren os, toss these in the recycling bin. i don t know if you are like me. i made a ton of egg carton jewelry boxes. this is vintage. mad men trends.