To make this easy DIY all you are going to need is an empty plastic juice bottle and chalk paint. Such a fun way to upcycle containers!
Forget disposable, embrace beyond-the-bin! In a world overflowing with plastic, it’s time to rethink what we throw away. Instead of sending those empty juice bottles to landfill purgatory, let’s breathe new life into them. This blog post is your guide to upcycling plastic into stunning, eco-conscious decor that will elevate your home.
How to Make a Vase (out of a repurposed juice bottle)
I just finished styling my entryway table and you aren’t going to believe what I made my new super cute, super stylish DIY Fall vase out of…
An empty juice container!!
Really, if I didn’t tell you would have never known!!
Let me show you how I made it.
American Farmhouse Style Magazine
This project was featured in the Oct/Nov 2021 issue of American Farmhouse Style magazine! I was so excited when they reached out to me to ask if they could feature this project in their Fall issue!! A real high point in my blogging career!!
Preparing the Juice Bottle
I started with an empty apple juice bottle from the Simply brand.
Side note, they make the yummiest juices and lemonades!
Remove The Label
Did you know that you can use a hairdryer to easily remove labels from things?
Just don’t hold the hairdryer too close to the plastic bottle or it will warp (don’t ask me how I know!!)
The label easily peeled off.
Cut Off The Top
Next, I took my blade and cut the top part of the bottle off, I don’t want my DIY Fall vase looking like a juice bottle!
Decorating The Bottle
1. Paint the Bottle
I painted the vase with Waverly chalk paint in the “Plaster” shade; a creamy white color.
I did a heavy, even first coat and when that was dried went over it lightly with a second coat.
2.Brush with Wax
Once the chalk paint was completely dry, I used dark wax on a chipping brush and lightly (very lightly) ran the brush down the sides of the DIY vase.
You could totally use dark brown chalk paint and lightly brush it on to create a similar effect.
3. Add Leaf Detail
To add a little detail to this upcycled vase I added a wood maple leaf (from Dollar Tree) since I am using this in the Fall. I gave the leaf a few quick brush strokes with dark wax. Then I attached the leaf to the Fall vase with a piece of twine.
This step could be adapted to whatever season you want to use this vase. Dollar Tree has wood ornaments for every holiday and season.
Finished DIY Fall Vase
I went out to my garden and cut some fresh ornamental grass stems. They are starting to bloom; a sure sign that Fall is here in New England.
If you don’t have pampas grass growing in your garden you can always buy it online.
Next up, I’ll show you how to make a beautiful Fall tray vignette on a teeny budget!
Gosh, sometimes I forget how much I love Fall until it rolls around again!
See your projects featured! If you are inspired by this or any of my other DIY projects I would love to see them and add you to the Reader’s Spotlight gallery. Send a photo to me at jennifer@cottageonbunkerhill.com
xo, Jennifer
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Looks amazing great job going to try this one.Just started making new things love it.Thank you.
It’s so much fun to make your own stuff!! Glad to hear it, Kathleen. Thanks for taking the time to comment too…I appreciate it!!
Jennifer,
This is just so clever. I don’t remember seeing this in the past but would love to share a link on my Sunday Dirt Road adventures! I love how great it turned out.
Of course!! You have to make one…there are so many cool looking juice and iced coffee bottles now
I saved a couple of these bottles because I just knew I could make something out of them. I just didn’t know what but now I do. I also love the lemonade! Thanks!
Yes! I’m the same way…oh I can probably make something out of this!! Yes, the raspberry lemonade is perfect in the summer!!Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the comment so much!!
I love how you took a juice bottle and totally created an awesome piece of art! I will have to dig out a juice bottle and get to work! Oh and I’ll be trying the juice since you say it’s so 😋 yummy!
Thanks Shirley!! We are Simply juice addicts…my son just drank almost an entire bottle of their apple juice (so nice to be a skinny teenager!!)
You are so smart! And I love the hair dryer trick. Tucking that one away…. 🙂