12 DIY vases that are easy to make
It’s so nice to have fresh flowers in your home, but it’s easy to find yourself without enough vases to go around – especially if it’s your birthday or another special occasion.
So why not turn your hand at making your own? You don’t need a potter’s wheel or any specific skills. Just some time, patience and a little creativity.
1. Paint Pen Patterned Vases: Grab some brightly coloured paint pens and let your inner creative loose on these white vases. (via Brit + Co.)
2. Triangle Flower Bags: There’s something sweet about a glass jar full of flowers, wrapped in a decorated brown paper bag. Perfect for making your own themed decorations for a baby shower or afternoon tea. (via A Bubbly Life)
3. Ombre Painted Floral Bottles: A great option if you want a big hit of colour in your home. Ombre is a graduated colour scheme, and is quite easy to do yourself.(via Kate’s Creative Space)
4. Floppy Disk Planters: For a fun gift for an office pal, grab some old floppy disks and make these planters. Add a succulent, as they don’t need much water and will enjoy a long life indoors. (via Brit + Co.)
5. Faceted Flower Vessel: Here’s a fun option to try when decorating your home at Christmas time. Use a mixture of white, gold and silver for a festive look. (via Oh Happy Day)
6. Concrete Vases: Grab a drill and some pliers for this very satisfying project. Make a few at once as they look good in a group. (via Brit + Co.)
7. Gold Embellished Planters: A basic white vase, some tape, and gold paint are all you need to make these chic planter boxes. Perfect for a housewarming gift. (via Brit + Co.)
8. 3D Printed Washi Tape Vases: Find some quirky shaped vases and then decorate with super cute washi tape. (via Brit + Co.)
9. Rope Bloom Bowls: Looking for the perfect accent for a nautical themed room in your home? The beige rope looks great against a brightly coloured flower arrangement. (via Style Me Pretty)
10. Painted Flower Bottles: Dig through the recycling to create a great collection of brightly coloured glass vases. These look great with some classic white flowers inside. (via Brit + Co.)
11. Metallic Mason Jars: A glass jar becomes a statement piece simply by spray painting the outside or painting the inside. (via Brit + Co.)
12. Chalkboard-Dipped Vase: For a fun place setting, use some blackboard paint on a plain white vase. Re-use at any event, and customise with paint, stickers or ribbon. (via Brit + Co.)
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