Looking for a super easy (yet oh-so-chic) decor item for your big day?! These DIY Sailor’s Rope Vases are just the answer! Understated and elegant, these will compliment any setting with soft, neutral tones and a play on materials.
We love them for outdoor and backyard settings, where the light reflects through the recycled glass. You can choose flowers to match your wedding theme – or, use all greenery for a
Follow along below for the full tutorial!
Step 1
Gather materials. You’ll need large glass vases (Hobby Lobby has a great selection of recycled glass vases like these!), natural cotton cord, scissors, clear-drying craft glue and your choice of flower stems.
Step 2
Cut a 3′ piece of cotton cord from the roll. Use sharp scissors for a clean cut!
Step 3
Place a small ridge of glue at the very bottom of the stem of the vase. Gently press the cord end into the glue, and hold for a bit. Depending on your glue, it should start to hold tight after a few minutes.
Step 4
Gently hold the cord end and start wrapping the rope tightly, up around the stem of the vase. Continue to the top lip of the vase.
Step 5
Cut excess cord off and place another ridge of glue at the top, then place the cord in the glue to seal the end. Hold tight for a little bit, until you feel the glue get more secure.
Step 6
Cut varying lengths of your blooms or foliage, measuring against the height of your chosen vases.
Step 7
Fill the vases with water. Next, place in your cut blossoms and accompany with greenery – simple is better! We chose hydrangeas and eucalyptus (a favorite!) for a soft, feminine look.
The texture of the sailor’s rope just really compliments the recycled glass vases nicely – we love a play on texture and material!
These also look really chic for beach weddings – the natural blue color of the glass compliments sandy destinations perfectly! Neutral tones play up the soft colors of the ocean – so perfect!
Happy crafting!
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