Hello and welcome! Today I am showing you five easy DIYs that will elevate the simple cylinder-shaped dollar store vases that seem to multiply in the cabinet. I’ve taken five vases and created five different looks that are incredibly easy to DIY.

Let’s get started!

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Scandinavian Style Vase

You will need:

• Quarter-inch dowels (here)
• Glue Gun-dual control
• Glass vase from Dollar store

Directions:

• Step 1- Cut your dowels to the length of your vase.
• Step 2- Glue dowels around the vase. This is why I like a dual-control hot glue gun. I use the lower temp to prevent burning my fingerprints off.
• Step 3- Remove any Hot Glue strings that may be hanging.
• Step 4- Add flowers, and enjoy.

Tip- keep your dowels as straight as possible, or they will slant, and the last piece won’t fit. Each of the DIY vases I am sharing today will need to be hand-washed; not a big deal for me; just letting you know.

Next Up:

Coastal/Nautical Vase:

You will need:

• Quarter-inch natural rope or jute twine
• Glue Gun-dual control
• Scissors
• Vase

Directions:

• Step 1- Wrap the Vase with rope to determine how much you will need to cover the whole vase. Cut.
• Step 2- Begin at the bottom of the vase, gluing your way around and up. As you go along, make sure the rope is snug without being tight. This will prevent the glass from showing through.
• Step 3- Cover both ends of the rope with hot glue so they do not unravel. Just a tiny dot will do.
• Step 4- Use scissors to trim off and tidy up any excess rope.
• Step 5- Add flowers and stand back and enjoy!

Tip: The vases I am using are from the Dollar Store and cost $1.25 each. Dollar Tree also has cylindrical vases so you can check both places for the best price. The vases I am using are left over from my oldest daughter’s wedding that we hosted in our backyard. If you’d like, you can see that here.

 On to vase number three.

Boho Style Vase

What you will need:

• Tassel Cord
• Glue Gun-dual Temp
• Scissors

Directions:

• Step I- Wrap the cording around the vase. Center the ribbon where you want it.
• Step 2- Tie two knots in the cording
• Step 3- Glue in place!

Easy right?!? I love the rustic charm.

Tip: I played with the cording to get it right where I wanted it, and I glued the knots so they won’t come undone.

I told you these were easy! But even more importantly, they look high-end.

Now on to the easiest dollar store vase hack yet. I once did this for bridal shower centerpieces and then gave them as thank-you gifts for the guests, and they were a huge hit; plus, it was so simple!

Glam Chic Style Vase

What you’ll need:

• Gold Polka Dot Stickers
• Glass Vase

Directions:

• Step 1- I just put the stickers on in a pattern. I was not careful to make the perfect. Talk about a glow-up for your dollar store vases, right?!
• Step 2- Insert flowers, and admire!

You could also spray paint the vases before adding your stickers.

Tip: The stickers I used are very sticky, so if you put one where you don’t want it, you may have to use glue gone to remove it.

And now for my personal favorite:

Nature Inspired Moss Vase

What you Need:

• Bag of Moss
• Glue gun
• Dollar store Vase
• Scissors

Directions:

• Step 1- Pull your moss out and separate it into thin strips. You will want the moss to be uniform in size.
• Step 2- Start gluing the moss onto the vase. Be careful not to burn your fingers!
• Step 3- Fill in any holes or spaces.
• Step 4- To tidy up your vase, trim the moss.

Add your favorite fresh-cut flowers!

Tip: I rolled the vase to flatten it a bit when the glue was dry to flatten it out a bit.

I hope I’ve inspired you to do something with all those glass vases you have collected!

Until next time,

-Libbie

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