This Charming Upcycle You Can DIY To Display Flowers With A Designer Look

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Whether you love flowers in your home for the pop of color, the heavenly scent, or the instant upgrade they give your decor, you'll need a variety of vase shapes to display them in. With this DIY, you won't need to spend a fortune to expand your collection of vases, as it simply involves upcycling a round glass candleholder and a jar. In just two minutes, you can have a unique vase that is both elegant and fun.

Not only are glass candleholders beautiful, but they can be used for many things. Some people have repurposed thrifted candleholders into stunning succulent wall planters. Others use them to organize bits and pieces in their bathroom cabinets. But pairing them with a bouquet of cut flowers creates something truly special. To upcycle your glass candleholder, remove all traces of the candle wax. The easiest way to do this is using hot water, as it melts the wax and floats it to the surface, where it hardens and can be scooped off.

Once the candleholder is clean, find a jar with a slight lip that fits into the hole without dropping in. The jar holds the water and the flowers to keep the candleholder stem-free. If your flowers won't stay put, use an Oyefly Metal Floral Grid to control the stems. There are many reasons you should be keeping fresh flowers in your home year-round, and making use of a gorgeous new vase just joined the list!

The best part of this DIY is that you're not limited to a single look. By using a jar for the water and stems, you're left with the rest of the container to play with. Pop a battery-operated light in the bottom to use it as a centerpiece for an evening occasion. Instead of a single light, tuck fairy lights into the candleholder to bring a sparkling touch of whimsy.  Or go for a softer touch by tucking gently folded tulle into the bottom. Use this technique to pick up on and highlight a color in the room.

It's also easy to adapt this vase for event decoration. Double the drama by filling a third of the candleholder with water and floating flowers in the lower section. Fit the jar in place, and use stemmed versions of the same type of flower in the upper section. This double version makes a fantastic centerpiece, ideal for occasions that call for something extra special.

To change the silhouette of your vase, replace the jar with a narrow, cylindrical vase. Use a cylindrical vase that extends beyond the lip of the candleholder for a fun play on shapes that will allow you to use those show-stopping tall stemmed flowers. Fill the bottom of the narrow vase with Falamon Clear Water Gel Beads to hold the stems, and use it as an unexpectedly bold way to display your cut sunflowers, elegant tulips, or dahlias.