10 Easy DIY vase ideas – how to make, decorate and paint a vase

 

 

Seasonal floral decoration creates a good mood, adds color accents and visual interest to the interior. Tulips, daffodils, carnations, daisies or other spring flowers in a stylish container automatically attract attention. If the old vase looks too boring, you can decorate it with paint, paper, yarn or beautiful ribbons. We will show you 10 Easy DIY vase ideas and will give you some tips how to make a new one and use a variety of materials in a creative way.

10 Easy DIY vase ideas – how to make vase from a wine bottle

We’ll show you how to turn an old wine bottle into a pretty vase. For this craft project you need the following materials:

Wine Bottle

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Yarn (different colors)

Instructions:

Cut 9 strings of yarn with different lengths.

Start from the bottom and wrap the first yarn around the bottle.

Fix its ends with the hot glue gun.

Continue with the second color of yarn and repeat the process until the bottle is completely wrapped.

Handmade vase ideas with drinking glass and straws

Welcome the coming spring with a colorful vase made of an ordinary glass and straws. It can be a great centerpiece at the children’s table on Easter day.

Materials:

Drinking glass

Straws in different matching colors and patterns

Hot Glue Gun

Decorative Ladybugs

Scissors

Ribbon

Instructions:

Attach the straws to the glass with the hot glue gun. Make sure that you attach the straws close together.

You can wrap a piece of satin ribbon around it. Tie the two ends of the decorative ribbon together and make a bow. Optionally, you can add ladybug as an additional embellishment.

How to make a vase from plastic bottle and plastic spoons

The next DIY project can be a colorful spring accent in the room. We will explain how you can decorate a simple plastic bottle with plastic spoons in bright colors. Daffodils and hyacinth, for example, will look very effective in this colorful vase.

Required materials:

Plastic Spoons (different colors)

Hot Glue Gun

Plastic Bottle

Craft Knife

Pliers

Instructions:

Cut the water bottle to the desired size.

Glue the bowls of the spoons to the plastic bottle. Repeat the process until you have covered the entire bottle.

DIY vase idea with figures of sea animals

A vase in bright yellow brings spring to the table. Our tip: in combination with red tulips, the color develops its full radiance. The decoration with sea animal figures gives the arrangement an additional summer flair.

Required materials:

drinking glass

Sea Animal Toys (different)

Hot Glue Gun

Acrylic Paint

Paintbrush

Instructions:

Attach the sea animal figures with the hot glue gun on the drinking glass, then paint both the figures and the vase with acrylic paint. For better results, you can first paint the individual animal figures with a brush and then glue them to the glass.

How to make a vase decorated with paper

The origami vase pictured above can be used as a modern piece of art in restrained pastel shades. The combination of pastel pink, sky blue and lavender is especially subtle. Soft accents in pink give the design a pop of color.

Required materials:

Cardstock Paper (different colors)

Bow Compass (or something round)

Pencil

Scissors

Glue

Ruler

Plastic Bottle

Craft Knife

Hot Glue Gun

Instructions:

Draw 16 equal circles with a diameter of 6 cm on the blue sheet of paper and cut them out.

Fold the ends of the circle up with the ruler.

Repeat the process until you have 16 purple, 16 pink and 16 lavender circles with a diameter of 6 cm. Then glue the individual circles together and attach them to the bottle.

How to paint a vase with acrylic paint

Your glass vase is too boring for you? With a pink acrylic paint you can change its appearance in a matter of minutes. Here comes a craft idea, with which you can turn a drinking glass into an eye-catcher.

Required materials:

Drinking glass

Acrylic Paint

Paintbrush

Ribbon

Scissors

Follow the step-by-step instructions above and paint your vase in a subtle pastel color.

DIY vase ideas – how to decorate with tissue paper?

The next project fascinates with a sculptural look and cheerful colors and also looks great as a table centerpiece.

Required materials:

Drinking glass

Tissue Paper (different colors)

Scissors

Mod Podge

Paintbrush

Instructions:

Apply a layer of Mod Podge on the drinking glass.

Cut the tissue into different sized pieces and press them firmly to the glass.

Seal the surface with a second coat of Mod Podge.

How do decorate a vase with burlap ribbon – easy craft projects

We have already shown you how to paint a vase with acrylic paint. Now we shall explain how to decorate it with a burlap ribbon.

Required materials:

Burlap ribbon (at least 6 cm wide)

Satin ribbon (Narrow, about 3 cm. wide)

Scissors

Hot Glue Gun

Acrylic Paint (matte finish)

Paintbrush

Follow the step-by-step instructions above and combine a burlap and satin ribbon. Optionally, you can decorate the vase with lace instead of satin ribbon.

How to make a vase from water bottle and decorate it with Washi Tape?

Next DIY idea gives the Easter table a unique style. It is made from a plastic bottle and decorated with washi tape. This is how the flower classics for the spring season can be staged in a modern way.

Materials:

Plastic Bottle

Craft Knife

Scissors

Washi Tape (different colors and patterns)

How to make a faux ceramic vase?

We’ll show you how to imitate ceramic look with a bit of color. The instructions are very simple and you can make the vase with the children.

Required materials:

White Acrylic Paint (matte finish)

Blue Acrylic Paint (matte finish)

Big Paintbrush

Small Paintbrush