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Last Updated on May 29, 2024 by Alaina
These simple, upcycled DIY Hanging Flower Vases are the perfect way to bring a little piece of Spring inside.
Spring has finally arrived, and since April showers have already begun to bring the May flowers, I have blossoms on my mind! Every year I look forward to seeing the rainbow of bright colors, and smelling the fresh sweet scent of all kinds of flowers. And every year I try to find creative ways to bring the outdoors in.
Since flowers are on my mind, I want to share a fun and simple way I’ve brought a bit of Spring inside: a simple DIY Hanging Flower Vases craft!
How to Make DIY Hanging Flower Vases
These hanging flower vases are simple and chic and are perfect for barbecues, picnics and weddings, or to bring a bit of Spring indoors. Empty baby food jars are hung in a window then filled with water and your favorite flowers.
What You Will Need to Make Hanging Flower Vases
- 4 small glass baby food jars (rinsed clean with labels removed)
- floral or craft wire
- glue (or hot glue)
- petunias
- 1/4″ ribbon for the colored bands
- thin white ribbon for hanging
Instructions for Making DIY Hanging Flower Vases
Begin by gluing two strips of the 1/4″ colorful ribbon around each baby food jar. I chose purple because it is my favorite color. You can use hot glue, craft glue or, as I did, Super Glue.
Once that is done, form the “handle” by taking 2 pieces of floral wire and twisting them together for added strength. Next bend the wire into a ‘U’ shape, then make a hook shape on each end of the wire. The ‘hooks’ will be used to attach the “handle” to the jars.
Take a third piece of floral wire and wrap it around the top part of the baby food jar, right below the threads where the lid would screw on. Do not tighten it all the way yet as you need a bit of space to attach the ‘handle’.
Now attach the ‘handle’ by sticking each ‘hook’ through the wire around the neck of the jar, one on each side. Secure the hooks by twisting the end tightly together.
Now pull the wire around the neck of the jar tight, twisting the ends together securely.
Now use the white ribbon to hang the vases in a window. I prefer to use different lengths so the vases are staggered. Once they are hanging in the window, add some water and a few of your favorite blooms, then enjoy!
I chose to use purple petunias to continue with my purple theme. My vases are happily displayed in our front window, brightening up the area and making me think of spring every time I look at them!
Looking for more DIY creative ideas? Check out these:
- DIY Percussion Instruments for Kids
- DIY Indoor Hanging Herb Garden
- DIY Musical Notes Drink Cooler and Cups
What are some of your favorite ways to bring a bit of Spring indoors?
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide
Tuesday 2nd of February 2016
Your hanging vases are so pretty! Great idea!
Alaina Bullock
Tuesday 2nd of February 2016
Thank you! These were a lot of fun to make, and didn't take much time at all!
Samantha K
Friday 8th of May 2015
I am a huge fan of keeping fresh flowers in the house. This is a great idea!! #client
Stephanie
Saturday 2nd of May 2015
I absolutely love this idea - so adorable! Something different to do with flowers than just your typical vase. thanks for this idea.
AlainaBullock1
Saturday 2nd of May 2015
Thank you! It was fun and easy to make!
Zulema
Thursday 30th of April 2015
I absolutely love this! I have most of the supplies as well. I could probably make some tonight if I didn't have a ton of work to do instead!
AlainaBullock1
Saturday 2nd of May 2015
Thanks! If you make it, I'd love to see some pics!!
Travel Blogger
Tuesday 28th of April 2015
i have to try those, i love making my laundry smell amazing