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.

From: H. Camille Smith

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith

Cassidy Garcia; Styling by H. Camille Smith

By: H. Camille Smith

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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.

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

Cassidy Garcia

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

Photo By: 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).