Alex O'Brien
Home & Garden

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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home, diy, flowers, craft, vase