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Craft Tutorial DIY Flowers

Twine Wrapped Vase {Recycled Cans}

This weekend I got crafty with some twine and an empty can from the recycling bin.

 

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10 minutes later, I had this cute twine wrapped vase!

 

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I put the vase on our front hall dresser, along with the driftwood canoe that we use as an inbox/outbox for mail. Nothing like fresh flowers to brighten a place up in the winter.

 

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What you’ll need:

  • Empty aluminum can, with the lid completely removed and the label peeled off.
  • Twine or thin rope. I went with this natural fiber one for a more rustic feel.
  • Hot glue gun & glue sticks

 

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Hot glue the end of the twine to the bottom of your can and begin wrapping it around the can. I added dot of hot glue every few inches.

 

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After I went around the whole can, I noticed that you could still see some of the metal shining through.

 

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I wrapping the twine around the can in another layer, making sure to add more dots of hot glue as I went. At the end, trim the twine and hot glue the end down.

 

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My twine had many stray pieces flying around everywhere, so I used small scissors to trim them off.

 

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I loved the finished project, and had even contemplated using it for storing my pens and markers on my desk. I still may use it for that later on, but I couldn’t get the image of it overflowing with flowers out of my head.

 

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Rather than put the water for flowers right into the can, I found a small glass that fit perfectly inside.

 

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Add water and arrange your flowers. I went with bright fushia alstroemerias.

 

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I may end up making several of these in various sizes. They would look great together as a centerpiece.

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Comments

  1. Antonella @ The Comfortable Home says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    That’s a good idea! Very inexpensive too.

  2. Anonymous says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Pretty, I love the contrast of the natural twine to the bright fresh alstromeria.

  3. Rachel says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    What a pretty idea! You’re right a few together would be a beautiful centerpiece! 🙂

  4. littlebittyprettylife says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Such a wonderful idea! I just discovered your blog and I’m so glad I did! You are so creative and inspiring.

    Molly from littlebittyprettylife.blogspot.com

    • Amanda says

      February 6, 2013 at 3:05 am

      Thanks Molly! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂

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    February 9, 2013 at 4:03 am

    Show and Tell Saturday is LIVE at Sassy Little Lady! I’d love to have you come join the party!

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    Kathie

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    June 5, 2013 at 2:03 pm

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