DIY: Burlap Ribbon Wrapped Jar Vases

I love the look of burlap.

I use it pretty much whenever I can.

So when I was planning a little event a few months back,

you can bet I wanted to incorporate burlap in some way!

I knew I wanted to have some fresh flowers for decoration,

and I adore old recycled jars as vases for flower arrangements.

So I thought it would be a really cute to combine burlap and recycle jars

and make some adorable DIY vases!

The Goods:

Recycled Jars

Thick Burlap Ribbon

Thin Burlap Ribbon

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue

Measure and cut your ribbon ahead of time.

And plug your glue gun in to heat up.

Place a tiny dollop of glue on the jar, followed by one end of the thicker ribbon.

Wrap around and secure with another dollop of hot glue.

Trim excess ribbon and repeat steps with thin ribbon.

Simple, yet cute!

With some white Mini Calla Lilies from Trader Joe's!

DIY: Flower Pot Make Up Brush Holder

This DIY project sorta just fell in my lap.

Not literally fell, but it didn't take much thought!

A project that's easy, free (for me) and has a purpose?

Yes, please - I'm all for that!

While cleaning up some "clutter" around my place recently,

I ran across a sad orchid that just wasn't going to survive.

I almost threw the whole thing in the trash, but then had a bright idea...

Use the flower pot for a make up brush holder!!!

I've been searching for months for the right thing.

I've tried different sized containers, but noting was right.

I had a feeling my idea was something that would work great,

so take a look below at the super easy process to see what I did.

The Goods:

Mini Flower Pot

Cotton Balls

Flat Marbles

Make Up Brushes

Put a good amount of cotton balls at the bottom of the flower pot.

I didn't count, but I probably used between 10 and 15 total.

Next, add the flat marbles on top of the layer of cotton balls.

You'll want to fill the flower pot at least half way full.

These will help support your individual brushes.

Now, stick your bushes into the flat marbles to your liking.

And finally - place on your vanity/counter to not only display,

but to also have them at your reach whenever needed! 

If you missed last month's DIY post, check it out here.

I'm apparently on a kick re-purposing old flower pots I already own!

To see more DIY projects I complete, 

make sure to check back on the 12th of every month!!!