The Stunning Way You Can Turn A Thrifted Glass Lampshade Into An Ornate Flower Vase

Have you ever taken a stroll down the aisle at your favorite home décor store and wished that the flower vases didn't all fit within the same few over-done aesthetics you see everywhere? If so, consider using your DIY skills to create your own unique vase to display in your home. This way, you'll be left with a piece that stands out from those predictable store-bought options. One simple floral vase DIY you may want to consider involves a thrifted glass lampshade and a jar, which you can turn into an ornate flower vase with a stunning trick. Once you thrift a glass lampshade that suits your preferences, take it home and place it over a glass Mason jar filled with water. You can then place your flowers inside of the jar that's hidden inside of the decorative flower vase.

When you're done, you'll see that the glass lampshade looks like a unique flower vase when it's sitting upright on a table or countertop. You can upgrade this clever way to reuse an old glass jar by painting your lampshade, or gluing decorative detailing onto it. Faux flower heads, stones, or jewels are all fun options that would add visual appeal to this ornate flower vase. Consider coordinating your floral arrangements with the décor and color scheme you add to the vase for an added touch of sophistication.

When shopping for glass lampshades, don't forget to evaluate whether the shape of the piece would work for this DIY project. You will need to ensure that there is enough space for a glass jar to fit under it, and an opening large enough to slide your flowers inside at the top. Once you locate and purchase a glass lampshade that would work well as a vase, your next step is to decorate it to your liking. If you embrace earthy home décor, consider coating the lampshade with the Rust-Oleum Stone Creations Spray to give the glass a stone-like finish. If you'd prefer to add vibrant colors to the lampshade, coat it with a bright spray paint in a shade of your choice. You could then add a few of the Janinka Faux Flowers to it using a hot glue gun. To add some sparkling bling to the vase, glue on a few of the UYTRDVG Rhinestones Crystals instead.

After you're done applying your preferred décor pieces, grab a glass jar, fill it with water, and place your new vase over it. Alternatively, you could use hot glue to secure the jar to the vase beforehand if you'd like to make it all one piece. You can then slide your flower bouquet inside. Display the vase in a cool location free from direct sunlight and heat for optimal flower health. If you would prefer to store faux flowers in the vase, you can skip out on using the glass jar altogether: Just slide your flowers directly into the opening instead.