Not got a vase for your flowers, or just want to spruce them up a bit? Take a look at our quick and easy creative vase ideas with household items that you can make yourself!
These vase alternatives aren't only convenient - they look great too, and can add a completely new and interesting look to your bouquet.
Lightbulb Vase
Take a look at this step by step guide to create your very own lightbulb vase. It requires a few tools and removing small parts so please make sure any children are supervised if they are helping you. Fill the lightbulb with small and delicate flowers and see how amazed your friends and family will be when they see this bright idea!
Glass Pop Bottles
To give your home or event a vintage feel, clean out your favourite fizzy drink glass bottles and fill them with a few of your favourite thin stemmed flowers. You can find drinks in glass bottles in most supermarkets. Ensure you wash them thoroughly to prevent leaving remnants of the fizzy drink and harming the flowers. As these bottles are usually quite small, you can split your bouquet into posies and spread them throughout the home.
Watering Can
Fill an old watering can with water and plenty of flowers for a stunning boho chic look. This works amazingly for more wild looking bouquets with stems like hydrangeas, lavender and brassica, adding a freshly picked from the garden vibe.
Jars
Glass jars are watertight, making them ideal as vases. Save all your jars to make lovely centre pieces for any party or gathering. You can even buy a few mason jars to use this for purpose.
If you want to get creative, think about adding a ribbon, some string or paint the glass for decoration - the possibilities are endless!
Food Colouring Water
If you want to really brighten up a boring glass vase, try adding a couple of drops of food colouring to the water. Remember that if you use white flowers, they'll probably change colour to match the water (like in science experiments in primary school).
Water Jugs & Pitchers
Metal water jugs offer a lovely shabby chic feel to your home, especially using roses and babies breath. Pitchers also make great vases in a pinch.
Tins
Tins are perfect for a vintage look. Simply remove any labels from them (or keep it on, for something a little quirkier looking!), and make sure to clean them out properly.
As these are small, you will need to cut the stems much shorter than usual, and you might need a few tins for a larger bouquet.
Fruit & Vegetables
Surprisingly, some fruit and vegetables can work surprisingly well as vases! Try pumpkins in the autumn - they're large enough to fit plenty of flowers in, and are sure to draw attention. Take a look at our guide on how to make your own pumpkin vase.
If you want a stunning flower delivery to fill one of your homemade vases take a look at the Appleyard London website
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