This Floral Wall Decoration DIY Upcycles Old Lids In The Most Clever Way

Don't throw out those plastic lids from spray paint cans, hairspray cans, or other aerosol cans. Set them aside instead. They may not seem very useful at first glance, but this plastic waste product can be repurposed in ways you haven't even begun to imagine. You can use old spray paint can lids to add light to a patio or craft ingenious hidden workshop table storage using spray paint covers. As it turns out, those small, curved caps are also the ideal base for a surprisingly stylish — and super easy — DIY décor project. TikToker @youniquecrafts attaches a spray paint can cap to a small wooden panel, creating a wall-mounted mini planter for faux flowers or greenery.

This piece of three-dimensional wall art definitely beats your standard framed prints. Plus, you can fully customize the colors, textures, and arrangements to match your space. The end result can lean rustic, playful, or boho — if you can name the style, you can recreate it on your piece. To bring this nifty project together, you'll need the cap from an aerosol can, some spray paint in the color of your choice, and a Fun Express Mini Wood Pallet — it should be at least twice as tall as the cap. For the faux flowers, TikToker @youniquecrafts uses flower heads and a few bloom stalks, but you can do your own thing. Something like this Serra Flora Artificial Greenery and Stems Combo Set for about $19 gives you lots of options to play with. Tools-wise, all you need is a hot glue gun and a protective surface for spray-painting.

Ready to turn an otherwise tossable item into a genuinely charming accent piece? First, attach your aerosol can lid to the base of the mini wood pallet with hot glue. The open end of the cap should face upward, creating a pocket or vase. Then coat the entire piece in spray paint. To help the florals and greens stay in place, stuff some scrunched up paper into the plastic cap. This will act like floral foam for the stems, as well as lift the bouquet up. Create a few test arrangements and, once everything feels just right, glue the flowers and greenery in place.

When it comes to hanging your creation on the wall, you have a couple of options. You could thread twine through the slats of the wood pallet to create a hanger or use Command Picture Hanging Strips — a perfect option for renters. Prefer real plants? Pair your new faux flower wall décor with these stunning DIY hanging planters to liven up your home.

If you're not satisfied with the look of your finished project, get creative. Glue the aerosol can cap to the middle of the wood pallet instead of the bottom, or glue a few small caps to one pallet for a layered look. You don't have to paint the décor a single color, either. Pattern the wood with Yhliua Border Stencils or decorate it with adhesive embellishments, like these Josdiox 3D Reflective Rainbow Butterfly Stickers. When crafting your floral bouquet, mix textures, colors, and plant species, or forego flowers altogether for fake succulents. For a fuller, more organic look, let artificial vines or trailing plants tumble out of the plastic cap turned vase.