Sometimes a DIY project is born because you have a need for something and you want to make it yourself, and sometimes an idea is generated because you see a product and think, “Whoa! I need to find a way to use that!” Well, that’s pretty much how I felt when I discovered copper foil tape
, and I thought that it would be especially pretty when used to make a pattern on a vase. A beautiful vase to hold pretty flowers? Don’t mind if I do!
We’re excited we got to work with The Bouqs Company on this post because who wouldn’t want flowers from the side of a freaking volcano?! Way before working with them, I remember seeing them on Shark Tank and thinking it was the cutest little company. If you haven’t heard of the service, they offer fresh cut flowers (like, cut the day you order) shipped straight from the farm to your house (here’s a video about the process). I can testify that what you see is what you get. The flowers in this post weren’t some special blogger order. It was just my order, and they’re so pretty!
All you really need for this DIY is a vase, scissors and your copper foil tape. I did find that the tape had a hard time sticking to glass, so I switched out my glass vase for a plastic one that was a similar shape and the problem was solved. It also sticks well to ceramic vases, so that’s a good option too.
Just use your scissors to cut strips of the foil to create whatever pattern you like on your vase. I’m a little obsessed with furniture with gold corners right now. So I made a pattern that gives the vase the same sort of feel. But if making a pattern feels too intimidating for you, even just doing stripes with this tape would be really pretty.
You should be able to fill your vase with water and rinse it out with no problem after the tape is applied, but I would only gently hand wash the inside of the vase as needed (and don’t put it in a dishwasher).
Once your copper tape is applied, add your beautiful blooms to your vase and you’re done!
The copper tape looks so elegant with the flowers and it adds a fancy touch to what would otherwise be a pretty plain vase. And let’s face it, a vase DIY is just an excuse to buy flowers, am I right? Now that you have your excuse, go fill your place with some beautiful blooms! xo. Laura
P.S. You can get 15% off your Bouqs.com order if you use the code ‘BEAUTIFUL’ before 8/20/15!
Credits// Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
37 Comments
This is such a cute idea! Simple yet totally effective. I’ll definitely being doing this soon 🙂
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Wonderful idea. I have some plastic containers sitting around the house and soon they will be turned into beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing.
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I love how it looks! The copper tape is just brilliant 🙂 Great idea!
Valérie • Moonlit Stories
It looks very nice! Easy and affordable for everyone.
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What a pretty DIY! I love the pink rocks in the dish next to the vase. Where are they from?
Miranda Writes
I need to get some of this tape…!
This is such a beautiful simple idea! I have a couple vases laying around from flower deliveries, they’re always so boring. What an easy way to jazz ’em up.
Christine | DimesandDonuts.com
Such a great idea. I really like the angular cornered design. :]
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Thank you for introducing me to this company – I am quite impressed! I get my mom flowers fairly often and will definitely be switching sources. They are some of the loveliest blooms and I very much appreciate the company’s dedication to sustainable farming & fair employment practices. SO crucial. And now I pick out flowers! 🙂
Thanks!
I think those are just pink crystals we found on Amazon 🙂
Laura
I love this! Doing this asap. Copper is so pretty!
– Kaitlyn | http://www.TheCrownFox.com
What a fun project! I’m not sure mine would turn out as cute, but I’m loving this DIY!
Love the Vase! Can’t wait to try it out for my new favorite flowers: African Roses!
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COPPER FOIL TAPE?? oh gosh, the possibilities! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
This is so clever! I love that you did something more than just the typical stripe pattern.
So gorgeous! I’m not much of an art-and-crafter – but this even I have to try (although I’m not sure how you got it so straight!).
And your styling is so beautiful – I LOVE the flowers and the photos.
xxoxoxo
I love this idea so much , the vase looks really chic! ALINA ERMILOVA | BLOG
Nice idea – beautiful flowers
Ok wow! I need some of that copper tape asap!
Thanks for sharing this great tool 🙂
I am completely in love with this!! I have always had a love of flowers. I think they are just simply gorgeous. I always just opt for the boring vase and I never even thought about decorating my own. Also that copper tape is amazing !!! Thanks for sharing 😀
Holly X || agrlcalledholly.blogspot.co.uk
My thoughts exactly!! What an ingenious creation.
Holly X
I’m gonna need some of this tape! SO cute!! And a great way to spruce up anything 😉
RM
http://www.newwifenewmama.blogspot.com
Wow, what a simple but really lovely looking DIY idea!
Mantenso xx
She’s AbouThat Life
This is SUCH a lovely idea! I got way too excited when I saw this was not only about tape – but copper tape?! My two favourite things have met! I love adding tape to things like this to make them my own, I need to get my hands on some copper foil tape!
Robyn x
http://thefashionconsciousfeminist.blogspot.co.uk/
I am so obsessed with copper it is not even funny! Its so in right now! It reminds me a lot of rose gold!
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I love this idea! And it’s looks pretty easy too, which means that even I can do it. 🙂
lepetitfolie
Hi guys!
I love the coppertape and what you did with it! Is it ok for you if I feature your post on my blog (bastelschaf.wordpress.com), with one or two of your pictures and of course the link to this post?
Have a nice weekend!
Best,
Conny
What a great idea! I have a lot of plain glass vases. I have to reuse them for home staging different properties. It is nice to be able to change the look of the vases without spending a lot of money. Thanks for the tip!
Bouqs is my favorite floral delivery service!! So glad to see you and them teaming up together – two companies I wish nothing but success for.
So simple and yet so elegant and cool! This is definitely on the to-do list!!
♥ Heather and Melissa
Love this! The mood of your photos are an inspiration to the rest of us DIY bloggers out there 🙂 Taking good photographs can get costly though! I would lovely to use more flowers in mine but $$$ ;(
the promo code isn’t working for me. any tips?
I love this
I love the copper tape! This would be so great for weddings!
Hi there! Where is that white display tray from? It is exactly what I have been looking for! 🙂
-Megan
OOh I’d like to know where the white display tray thing is from too, please!! Love the cute idea btw!!
xxoo L
Beautiful!
Laura
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