'This Is The Flex You Think It Is' - Woman Transforms Glass Bottles Into Stunning Plant Decor

As if you didn't need another art project to add to your list, Instagram user art.bymkwd just casually dropped a reel that will have you running to grab any beverage available in a green glass bottle. The savvy artist took a hammer to an empty glass beer bottle and used the shards to create various leaf shapes for a houseplant-inspired work of art. "This is the flex you think it is", said one commenter, and she's so right. The crafter used what she had and transformed it into stunning nature-inspired decor. Who else has craft envy? If anything, this goes to show you don't need expensive acrylic paints or high-quality art supplies — all you need is a bit of imagination and artistic finesse.

A closer look at the finished product shows cut branches, made to look like wall shelves, and an adorable wooden stool-turned-display stand. Unique rocks and pebbles act as garden pots, and different-shaped pieces of glass are used to depict a plethora of 3D trailing and statement foliage houseplants. The amount of detail in this piece is truly inspirational! Tiny shards are carefully displayed over painted lines, depicting a string-of-something succulent variety tumbling out of a hanging planter. Other pieces are intentionally dotted with a white polka dot design, reminiscent of a type of cactus. It's the kind of artwork you could look at again and again and still see something new. 

If you're considering doing your own interpretation of this cute DIY plant craft, there are a few things to keep in mind to do so safely, effectively, and with respect for the environment. Safety is of the utmost importance, since you're going to be breaking and handling sharp glass. Make sure you wear protective goggles when you hit the bottle with a hammer, in case shards go airborne — in fact, cover the glass with a towel before you break it up, to keep the pieces contained. If you have pets (a.k.a. household supervisors), keep them out of the area so they don't get glass stuck in their paws' pads. You also need to be careful not to cut yourself when repurposing broken glass as an art material. A pair of these COOLJOB Cut Resistant Gloves can keep your hands safe without restricting your fingers as you work.

Forage responsibly for natural materials, too. Only take fallen branches and loose rocks from your property, and do so sparingly. Return any nature finds you don't end up using. Paint or use store-bought shells or marbles as an alternative for plant shelves and containers. If you don't have green glass bottles readily on hand, don't worry! All you need is some green spray paint and clear glass. You can get different spray paint shades to add dimension to the faux leaves. Once you have all your materials, all you need is a hot glue gun, a blank canvas print, and your go-to crafting music.