Hey-o! Hope you’re having a fabulous, fall Saturday!
Yesterday I got bit by the crafting bug, and whipped up the decorative twig vase I featured in a Friday Favorite’s post a few weeks ago. BONUS: It didn’t cost me a DIME!
Ugh I love it so much. Here’s how you can make one too!
Step One: Gather your supplies:
- Clear vase
- Paper bag
- Scissors
- Twigs
- Sharp gardening shears
- Glue gun & glue sticks
- Raffia (or twine/rustic-looking ribbon)
Step Two: Cut a panel from the paper bag that’s just under the height of the vase. This is so you can’t see through any gaps or spaces in the twigs to whatever you put inside. Curl and place inside the vase.
Step Three: Using very sharp gardening shears, cut a bunch of twigs that are roughly the same width, to about 1″ taller than the vase. Trim off small branches, etc, that are growing off the side of the twig.
Tip: Try and find straight twigs, rather than curved ones, otherwise it gets hard to line everything up on the vase later.
Step Four: Heat up a glue gun and run a line of glue down the length of the vase. Attach the twig and hold until glue is set, about 30 seconds or so.
Continue gluing sticks to the vase until you’ve come around the entire thing. Fill in any gaps with smaller, thinner twigs.
Step Five: Wrap the vase with raffia or other decorative ribbon/string.
I already had the glue gun, random vase and decorative flowers at home, so all I needed to do was borrow some shears, raffia and twigs from my parents. Huzzah for DIY on the cheap!
Jules @ Testing Out My Twenties 10.16.2011
I love this! Definitely going to make this when I move into my new apartment, may play around with different-colored ribbons as the seasons and holidays change :) Quick question, do you leave the brown bag insert in the vase after it’s finished, or is that just for the crafting process? Great DIY project!!
Iowa Girl Eats 10.16.2011
Yep, leave it in. It’s so you can’t see through any gaps or spaces in the twigs to the stuff you put inside the vase!
anna 10.16.2011
Aw, that’s adorable! Not many twigs in the desert, though. I like the candy cane idea for winter!
Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous 10.16.2011
That is SO pretty! I feel like the craft bug always seems to be attacking me when the weather gets colder!! I’m definitely making one of these soon! It will be perfect for the Thanksgiving table!! (:
kathleen @ the daily crumb 10.16.2011
such a great little project! i’m collecting DIY’s to decorate our home for thanksgiving… our first time hosting!
Tiffany @ texan on the run 10.15.2011
i love it! :D
btw, i was wondering if you had suggestions for good appetizer/snack foods to have at a pumpkin carving party or fall theme dinner party?
thanks!
Iowa Girl Eats 10.16.2011
Monster Munch!!!! http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/10/monster-munch-halloween-popcorn-mix/. I used puffcorn instead of popcorn and it is AMAZING. Also, you can never go wrong with chili! Here are several kinds: White Chili https://iowagirleats.com/2010/10/25/embrace-your-imperfections/, Sweet & Spicy Chili https://iowagirleats.com/2011/09/19/cornbread-topped-chili-in-a-jar/, Chicken Chili
Anja 10.15.2011
enjoy the fire! the heat feels way better and more cosy than the one that is produced by heaters!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) 10.15.2011
Love the twig vase! I cannot believe you have never built a fire and you are faced with incredibly cold winter weather. I live in Houston and yes I have our fireplace crackling during our (cough) 40 degree (cough) “winter” weather. Ha!
Tracy @ Tracy's Treats 10.15.2011
Such a cute, crafty project. I love the rustic look of it!
Amanda 10.15.2011
I <3 this decorative twig vase – so lovely! And heck yes to roaring fires! Jealous!
Leslie Means @ Her View From Home 10.15.2011
Dang it! I was just at my parent’s farm today – could have picked up a bunch of awesome twigs for this craft! :) Don’t think my little trees can take the beating. This would be such a cute centerpiece on a Thanksgiving table! LOVE!
Meagan 10.15.2011
You’re such an inspiration, Kristin! :)
Nicole G 10.15.2011
LOL about Ben’s mandals!
Your vase looks awesome! I am heading out of town for a few days but you can better believe I am going to be making one of those vases when I get back! Hmmm….wonder if there is a winter version too? I am off to Google it!
Iowa Girl Eats 10.15.2011
Candy canes would look pretty, I think!
Nicole G 10.16.2011
Candy canes! Brilliant! I can’t wait to head to the craft store this week!
Jane 10.15.2011
My husband has mandels he wears around the house too! He has a germ issue, and always wears them when he goes into the bathroom! Even after it’s freshly swept and mopped! I know, he has a problem :D
Karlat 10.15.2011
Is your husband chopping wood in flip flops? Luckily you aren’t roasting toes in the fire tonight! :0). Anyway, cute project and sweet fire!
colleen 10.15.2011
love the vase! we need to clean out our fireplace and get some wood. our youngest son wants a fire.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio 10.15.2011
Adorable vase! Super cute. Enjoy the game tonight!! 30 mins and counting…
sarah 10.15.2011
what a cute vase! good job :)
Em 10.15.2011
Fun idea!
I’m on vacation next week and I am definitely making this adorable DIY project. :) I have had a glue gun for 2 years but this will be my first use!
Sam 10.15.2011
Ahhh – LOVE the twig vase..so simple & frugal, yet so pretty! <3
Emily H. 10.15.2011
Lurker coming out of the woodwork :) Your mandals comment made me laugh. My husband has a pair that seriously look like those prison sandals (think black, ugly, athletic looking…like an adidas knock-off). He does EVERYTHING in them…painting, changing the oil, and even mow the lawn. AND he wore them for our entire Hawaii vacation. Yeesh.
Iowa Girl Eats 10.16.2011
Hahaha totally feel you! He’d wear them to church if he could. They seriously NEVER come off his feet!