I collect vintage glassware and do not purchase much new glassware to use in my home. And if something breaks, I always find a new use for it. I am 70.

I recently learned about a new look for glass. To get a sea glass look; mix liquid Elmer's glue with a few drops of food coloring. Paint onto the glass and let dry. I did this with a dull vase and it looks beautiful. I did one in blue and one in green.

I put decorative stones in the bottom, add water, and put flowers from my garden in. This is a nice surprise for the office staff at schools.

i share then w/other assemblage artists who use them as "files" for their materials!

I recover my old mayo , salsa , pickle jars even beer bottles by crocheting over them in colors to match my friends & families bath/office /kitchen even my niece's bedroom I just covered baby jars and small med. & large pickle jars pink & white so she could put her cosmetics and brushes in them .I love to repurpose any thing I can and to give as a gift and save money too is an XTRA BONUS!