Flowers are a common gift for Valentine’s Day so I decided to make a beautiful decorated vase where they can be placed. Crafting your own vase can be as uncomplicated as you want to make it. I bought NO special supplies for my vase, using just what I had on hand.
Adding different dimensions and layers makes this vase stand out against simpler decor on a shelf or table. Using a variety of textures gives it more sophistication I think.
Materials Needed
- Vase
- fabric, burlap, ribbon of choice
- flowers, fabric or paper
- buttons, beads or rhinestones
- school glue hot glue
Directions
Thoroughly clean and dry a vase. Mine has been floating around this household for years, it’s one of my favorites because it’s very heavy and has a blue-gray hue. It’s usually filled with marbles and a fake flower.
Measure out your materials and using school glue adhere it to your vase. I like using school glue because it allows you to remove the materials if you ever decide to makeover your vase. It will simply wash off and you can start over. Layer multiple ribbons or fabric pieces to achieve the look you want.
My paper flowers were made using a paper cutter and quilling tool. These are NOT required at all. I’ve done them before with scissors and rolled them with my hands. Here is a simple tutorial showing you how simple it can be.
Arrange your flowers and buttons the way you want then hot glue them directly to your fabric/ribbons.
Now wait for your flower delivery.
I love how this turned out – very pretty!
Very cute! I love burlap and decorating with it.
I love this vase. It would be great for my mother in law. She loves flowers and adding a small bouquet would make a great gift!
You make this look really easy and I’m pretty sure I would still screw it up LOL
I do love how this looks!
Pretty! I love anything with burlap.
You could make a simple, inexpensive glass look like a fancy vase using that technique!
Very pretty! Looks so easy!
That turned out beautifully! I love the way you included the pearls with the paper flowers!
I almost bought some burlap last week that I saw on clearance but I wasn’t sure what I would do with it. I love how you made the vase so pretty with it!
Very cute and simple to do! I am loving the look of burlap right now. Thanks for sharing.
this looks very pretty! I have a vase just like this Ill be showing this week. Burlap is my fav new thing to look at
Very unique. I actually received burlap in a package a few days ago and was pondering what to do with it. Now I just need to get to the craft store for some flowers.
I love how easy it was to spice up a blah vase. I love how it looks!
I love the red with the burlap!
So pretty! What a great way to jazz up a vase for the season.
I love how easy this looks and yet still beautiful. I have several vases that I would love to do this to.
Melinda, this is so pretty! I’ve never rolled paper flowers, must try that. You make it look easy to do. This would be such a beautiful decoration for our front entry.
Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week’s issue.
Love it! And I like the key collage in the background. I had forgotten about some keys I picked up last summer while thrifting with Lauryn.