Tree Bark Vase

Pieces of tree bark are glued together to make a nifty vase.  The secret is a plastic water bottle is hidden inside.  Journey creativity ties the pieces together for stability.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://journeycreativity.blogspot.gr/2016/02/bark-vase.html

Pumpkin Vase

A plastic jar is painted oranges and given black eyes, nose and mouth to turn it into a jack o'lantern vase with everyday is an occasion.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydayisanoccasion.com/pumpkin-vase/

Cement Vases

Cement is placed into molds to make these nifty bud vases and then painted with horizontal strips with plaster and disaster.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plasteranddisaster.com/modern-cement-bud-vases/

Fouth of July Vases

Aluminum cans are painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes to make an upcycled vase for the Fourth of July with mom 4 real. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mom4real.com/patriotic-upcycled-can-flower-pots-4th-of-july-decorations/

Clay Vase Pendant

Clay is formed into a cone and dried into a mini base and strung on a string.  Hello wonderful then adds fresh flowers to wear and smell all day.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/diy-flower-clay-vase-necklace

Painted Bottle Vase

A glass bottle is painted with puffy paint to make a quick and easy vase with cheryl style.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/diy-wine-bottle-vases/

Carolyns homework uses mod podge as paint to make a beach inspired bottle vase.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/06/etceteras-beach-glass-and-mod-podge.html

Chica circle paints horizontal stripes on glass jars and tie a ribbon at the top.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/upcycled-glass-jar-glitter-striped-vase/ 

Crafts by amanda uses lots of colors and makes a confetti effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/make-your-own-confetti-party-ware/

Painted Vase

A clear vase is turned fun with gold paint and a polka dot pattern from coconut head survival guide.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coconutheadsurvivalguide.com/kate-spade-rose-bowl/

Honey Bear Vase

An empty honey bear is repurposed into a vase with a beautiful mess.  She paints on gold leaf, but for an easier version simply paint with regular paint.  It should still be just as cute, if even not more so since the kids will do it.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/08/gold-honey-bear-vase-diy-.html

Glitter Vases

Glitter paint is all you need to make an ordinary vase sparkle.  The sweetest occasion shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2012/07/diy-glitter-vases/

Kleenex Box Vase

Strips of newspaper are glued to a tissue box and painted to create a unique vase with crème de la craft.  She then adds a strip of felt just above the vase and decorative knobs on either side.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/02/diy-tissue-box-flower-vase.html

Duct Tape Vases

A plastic bottle is turned into a pretty vase with duct tape.  Positively splendid wraps the bottles in pretty patterned tap and ties on a big bow for an easy and colorful vase.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2013/02/easy-duct-tape-vase-craft.html

Chica circle uses neon colored duct tape.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/recycled-bottle-duck-tape-spring-bud-vases/

Flower Glass Decorated Vase

Glass vase beads are used outside of the vase to make an ordinary vase a bit more interesting. 

Apple Pencil Holder

A small bottle is painted red and wrapped with twine to make a cute apple pencil holder with smart schoolhouse. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.smartschoolhouse.com/crafts-and-diy/back-to-school-apple-video

Splattered Paint Vase

Kids will have fun flinging paint at a clear glass vase to make it more artful with madigan made.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.madiganmade.com/2012/11/diy-splatter-painted-glass-vases.html

Everyday dishes uses clay terra cotta pots.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/splatter-paint-pots/

Floral Milk Vase

Bring back the past with flamingo toes diy floral milk vase using fabric or paper flowers. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flamingotoes.com/2014/05/diy-vintage-style-floral-milk-vases/

Stick Vases

Symmetrical wood sticks are glued to a vase with thistle wood farms.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/wood-stick-vase

Ribbon Embelished Vase

Ribbon dresses up a simple vase with the ribbon retreat.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/ribbon-lace-vase.html

Toilet Paper Roll Vases

Toilet paper tubes turn into vases with this tutorial from filth wizardry.  They glue a circle of cardboard to the bottom to make it a vase and fill it with cardboard cut out flowers with pipe cleaner stems.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2009/03/cardboard-flowers.html

Plaid kids craft inserts a mini clay pot in the bottom of the roll and paints with crackle paint.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2011/07/01/QuickEasyPaperVases.aspx

Alanna george has a version for the preschool set.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.alannageorge.com/2011/04/19/how-to-pipe-cleaner-flowers/

Paper Card Vase

Turn a Valentine's Day card into a vase with this inventive idea from delia creates.  She also makes poppies to fill the vase using red tissue paper and green pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.deliacreates.com/2011/04/handmade-mothers-day-card-and-belleza.html

Finishing his race's card uses a V for the vase and for Valentine's day.

Get the instructions here:
http://finishinghisrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/letters-h-v-valentines.html

Pipe Cleaner Vase

Pipe cleaners make a great vase adding texture and fun.  Gummy lump also makes button flowers with pipe cleaner stems. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.gummylump.com/2011/02/pipe-cleaner-vase-with-button-flowers.html