Use An Old Jar And Thrifted Antique Tin To DIY Simple, Stunning Decor In Minutes

If you love little antique containers, thrift stores can be a dangerous place for your wallet. You'll find jars, tins, and boxes with unique vintage designs in all shapes and sizes. Add their cool color schemes and interesting distressing to the mix, and it's easy to stock up on antique tins. However, it's also easy to amass a collection that just sits in storage because you don't know how to use or display the tins. Whether you found one of the rare vintage tins to watch out for at thrift stores and estate sales or simply came across a piece you like, one way to actually put it on display in your home is as a repurposed flower vase.

This super-easy and quick DIY transformation requires a glass jar, your thrifted antique tin of choice, and some flowers. The glass jar is important here because filling your antique tin with water can damage its images, graphics, and labels, fade colors, or cause rust. But other than that, the overall effect of this DIY flower vase really depends on the tin and how you display it. Vintage coffee, tea, cracker, and other food tins add a perfect touch of character to a kitchen or coffee bar, though they can also bring color and fun to any room. Alternatively, old cans with labels for automotive care, cleaning, or bathroom supplies are also fun to place in their corresponding areas, such as the garage, living room, and bathroom.

It's generally recommended to clean any thrifted items you bring home. Therefore, you'll want to clean the tin gently with small amounts of water, a soft cloth, and a very mild soap if needed — especially before storing your tin flower display near food preparation areas. Once that's done, simply fill your glass jar with water and place it inside the tin. Just make sure the jar is dry on the outside and has no leaks before tucking it inside. Then, you can carefully add your flowers to the water in the glass jar, find the perfect place to put your vase, and enjoy the result.

When it comes to arranging the flowers, there are a few tricks that can make your finished product even more stunning. First, you can try out different styles of arrangements, such as the floral arrangement trend that allows you to play with no rules or a more minimalist design. If you are aiming for a tall display, you'll also benefit from this easy hack that keeps your flower bouquets standing straight in the vase. Using tape to create a grid is one way to get a customized result, but rubber bands — or even an apple corer and slicer with multiple wedges — can help keep your flowers in your desired shape, too.