Hi friends! Today I want to share a super cute gift idea that literally only takes ten minutes to create. 10 minutes!!! The end result is adorable and doesn't even look homemade.
Supplies needed: Stainless steel flask (I bought mine on Amazon), patterned oil cloth (Buy the smallest yardage you can as you'll only need a small piece. I found a great selection of patterns here.), multi-surface glue (anything that can adhere to metal will work), and scissors.
All you have to do is cut a rectangle of oil cloth to a size that fits around the flask, covering most of the height of the bottle. It's good for the oil cloth to overlap an inch or so on the back so it's extra secure.
My only problem with this project is figuring out which flask I want to keep and which ones I want to gift to friends. :)
Flasks are great for basically any situation where you want to have the option to add a little whiskey or rum to your coke, but alcohol is not served. Hello movie theaters! Especially if my husband is dragging me to a horror movie, this flask will most certainly help to get me through it. Basically, a flask makes any hour a happy hour!
You'll just want to make sure you have a tiny funnel on hand to pour liquids into the flasks (makes it SO much easier).
Gift ideas: This would be an adorable gift for a bachelorette party, birthday, a hostess gift, and stocking stuffer. You could even make a coordinating set for a new couple! I love that it's so easy to customize them for different personalities and styles.
Happy crafting + happy Presidents' Day! xo. Elsie
Credits// Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Sarah Rhodes and Elsie Larson.
60 Comments
Great Idea and perfect gift!
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Great idea!! Loving this! 🙂
ANDREA
I haven’t had a flask for years… I should get one again just for this cute little project!
These are gorgeous!
Will definitely be having a go for presents!
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there is no alcohol sold in movie theaters in the us? that’s the saddest thing i’ve ever heard.
I’ve hot glued some of my air plants to different objects for display( sea shell, drift wood, toys,etc)
I kind of wish I made my own now rather than buying some. x
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Perfect. I will make one as a gift for my friend. She´ll love it. Hope, I´ll find the pattern I have in mind.
Movie theatre? Hello, problem drinker! A cute idea, but holy moly.
This is so cute! I can’t wait to try it out for my sister’s bachelorette party coming up this summer!
xoxo
Taylor
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This is a great idea. Majority of times they are so plain. Thanks for sharing from 3girls1apple.com
Wow what a great idea! Very creative. It’s so simple yet it really looks fab! X
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This is really cool! I usually just bedazzle them! This is so much cuter!
You guys are kicking ass with your DIYs lately! This is another winner for me! I really want to make one for myself and my sister! LOVE!!!
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Brilliant idea and I don’t know why I didn’t think of it myself – great present idea too.
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Love the idea!Looks such a great birthday gift for my brother, I had to idea what to get him, I´m sure he´ll love as much as I do, and it looks easy to make, I personally prefer handmade gifts
LOVE this! It might be one of my favorite DIY posts so far, and I’m already thinking about how I could custom a couple of these for my engaged sister and her soon-to-be husband!
Love you guys!
These are the cutest! What a great idea!
XOXO
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Wow what a great project! I love this! Too bad wine doesn’t go well with a flask 😉 Thank you for sharing!
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Oh my gosh, this is so adorable!!
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Too cute! What a brilliant idea!
I don’t drink, but this is adorabe 🙂
Tyler
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Omg, you guys make me want to carry a flask in my purse now. These are adorable! 🙂
Oh my gosh! This is awesome! I’m thinking my sister and future brother-in-law have one of these coming to them in the near future!
LOVE the one on the left! Such a pretty fabric, thanks for the great idea 🙂
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Makes any hour happy hour. Best quote ever. Love this. Perfect project for Christmas or as bridesmaid gifts!
I was just thinking of a cute small gift idea for some friends who are getting married in a couple weeks! YOU ROCK. 🙂
Great idea, it would make a very creative unique gift!
And its so easy 🙂 Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Have an amazing day!
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Yay for flasks! This is adorbs!
Elsie! These are awesome! I have a question… How do you get your pictures that have the Beautiful Mess app symbols to be so clear? Is there a way to save it as a larger size? I really love the app and love posting pictures to the LOLLY project with it! Thanks!
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Such a Fab idea Elsie…I have to do this!
What a fantastic idea! There are so many possibilities with this project! I have a few girlfriends that would love a personalized flask with pizzazz.
Ha! The movie theater comment made me laugh. I was gifted a flask similar to this a while ago, but I love the idea of making your own! The floral one is so cute.
-Kelcey
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These look great, so kitch
Lauren
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Who would have thought that flasks could be cute and chic? Haha, I love the idea. x
This a great idea! I think the cuteness of the flask allows you to take it anywhere. 🙂
1. Adorable project! – everyone in my family is getting one for their birthday this year. 2. Sarah Rhodes officially on ABM posts = so much yay & congrats to everyone! Love your ABM family. We’re big fans of all of you .
Love the idea for a gift!
This is a lovely and easy DIY. As well as a great gift idea!
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Beautiful idea although we don’t use this kind of flask, it seems for drunks 😉
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I am so loving this idea!! My husband has a flask for just such occasions and I wouldn’t mind sprucing it up a bit. And what a great idea for gifts too!
Cute!
such a great idea! and imagine giving it away on a girls night out! that would be amazing x
adorable! love all of the DIY’s you have been featuring lately 🙂
What a cute idea! xx
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this is so cute! love that floral pattern!
xxoo,
nikki
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These are really cute! How do you clean them after use, though?
Great idea!
5′ DIY and you’re done 😉
xx
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You’re right, they don’t look handmade. LOVE the polka-dots.
I love it! It’s a great idea !!!
What a cute idea. I don’t drink alcohol, but I will most definitely try this on my water bottle. I love the personal feel to it.
The idea for a customized flask is great itself and I really like your props for gift ideas, but what bothers me is your text on flasks itself and spiking drinks etc. I have nothing against alcohol (am a drinker myself) but no need to say such things out loud.
Love this! They all look so stylish 🙂
xo
Camilla
These are adorable! How well does the oil cloth/ glue combination hold up if it gets wet? Do you need to keep the outside dry when rinsing the flask out?
I love that bag! Can you tell me where it is from?
oh you drunkie!!!!! ahaha love it!!! actually I saw one some time ago and thought about buying it!!! now I have an excuse!!! Plus I love your drinks and cocktails!!!
LOVE THESE !!! Wow loving Sarahs photography too ! xxx Great idea Elsie xxx
I love this idea! I want to make these for all of my girlfriends for gifts! What size flask did you buy, Elsie? Thanks for the great idea!!