Natural Home & Garden's blog has a great way to upcycle a plain glass vase - or even one that has a design, but you are looking for something new.
These graceful vases take about 60 seconds to make: 20
seconds to cut the paper, 20 to brush it with glue and 20 to wrap it
around a glass. Fill the finished vases with cut flowers, dried
arrangements, maybe even celery stalks or lemongrass. If you like, place
a votive candle in the bottom of the glass and watch the intricate
shapes and unusual textures of these delicate vegetable (and fruit!)
papers flicker to life.
1. Measure and cut handmade paper (available at specialty
paper and craft stores or online) to the right height for your tall,
straight-sided glass with a craft blade or scissors. You can leave the
top edge irregular or cut it straight.
2. Thoroughly paint the
back of the paper with white glue or Mod Podge, a nontoxic acrylic
découpage medium sold at craft stores. Be sure the adhesive goes all the
way to the edge.
3. Smooth the paper around the glass vase. Press firmly as you go to remove air bubbles. Let dry before using.
