Christmas Craft: Make Easy Upcycled Ornament Vases
In just a few steps, you can turn dollar-store, shatterproof ornaments into mini vases to brighten up your holiday table or to give as thoughtful blooming gifts to friends and coworkers.
Photo by: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Materials Needed
- clear, shatterproof ornaments
- birch slices, either cut them yourself or purchase at your local craft store
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- assorted flowers and greenery
- scissors
Prep Ornaments
Remove and discard the metal cap from each ornament.
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Attach Base
Place ornament on work surface upside-down (Image 1). Add hot glue to the underside of the ornament, then attach wood slice, making sure it is centered and flat (Image 2). Once glue has cooled, turn ornament to the side to ensure the base is well attached (Image 3).
Cassidy Garcia
Cassidy Garcia
Cassidy Garcia
Create Mini Arrangements
Add water and floral preservative to each mini vase. Using multipurpose scissors, trim floral and greenery ends at a 45-degree angle to allow the cut stems to better draw up water so the blooms are hydrated and stay fresh longer. Add blooms and greenery to vases and display as part of a holiday tabletop (Image 1) or give the mini arrangements to friends as a thoughtful handmade gift. Tip: For a designer look, vary the flowers' texture and size but stick with a single color. (Image 2).
Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Photo By: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
Photo By: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith
