Transform A Boring Glass Vase With This Find From The Dollar Tree Toy Section

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A clear glass vase does the job of holding flowers, but why use a plain vase when you can turn it into an elegant, personalized decor piece? This hack uses budget-friendly materials to upgrade a simple pillar-shaped vase. Rather than having the glass stand on its own, you'll use wooden blocks from the store to create a clever DIY decor piece from a Dollar Tree vase.

When paired with beautiful flowers like tulips or daffodils, this craft creates an elegant bouquet holder that'll stand out in your home. Simply hot glue the wooden blocks to your existing vases, or find a new vase at the Dollar Tree and pair the blocks with it. Get the wooden blocks from a stacking children's game at the store  (the kind where you try to pull the blocks out of the stacked tower without it falling over). For a funky style, use two or more different colored blocks. The shifting hues make a pleasing effect to look at. When these blocks are staggered, leaving a bit of space in between, it gives a sleek, modern look.

To start, you'll need Dollar Tree tumbling tower blocks, a pillar-shaped glass vase (also available at Dollar Tree), and hot glue. Super useful and budget-friendly, hot glue is perfect for DIY hacks around the house. Outside of these things, you may use more materials if you'd like to further customize your flower holder. Think of how cool it might be to personalize each block with a stamp or symbol, or to paint the blocks first, in colors that will complement your decor.

This craft is easy to do, yet it relies on careful setting and gluing in the beginning. Use a vase from Dollar Tree, or snag a pillar-shaped glass vase from Amazon (like the Royal Imports glass vase). The bigger it is, the more blocks you'll need. You want the blocks to line up evenly, and creating a perfect base layer will help you set the other ones. Think of the circular base of your vase like a clock, and place one block each, horizontally, at 12, 3, 9, and 9. Hot glue them down, using a single drop of glue to attach each one. Then, use a different color block for the next layer. Stack them on the spaces in between the blocks on the bottom layer to create an alternating effect. Repeat this process until you reach the top, using hot glue to secure the wooden pieces.

At the end, you'll have a patchwork of wooden blocks that make a pleasing, elegant design piece from the original glass flower holder. You may stop here to fill the jar with water and add your favorite cut flowers. Or, you may customize it further and make it your own! If you choose to start with a more colorful pillar vase like the Comsaf cylinder vase, you can achieve little glimpses of color through the blocks. Or, you can use acrylic paints to color each block the same color for a more monotone look that matches your decor. The customization doesn't stop there. Whatever flowers you choose to add will also match or contrast with the colors of the wood. Choose simple flowers, like daisies, to bring out the vase's design, or use complex orchids and showy hibiscus flowers for a stunning display.