My intent in repurposing water bottles was not just to create a vase, but to create a childproof vase because this little guy will not stop picking my daffodils:
Every time I open the back door Andrew shoots out and quickly returns with flowers for me. I made several attempts to redirect him early in daffodil season. I quickly realized the futility of trying to dissuade him and instead turned to trying to find a safe vase for him to put his bouquets.
Andrew wanted a vase and was not pleased when I provided him with cups and bowls. Most of my vases are handmade by friends so I didn’t want to sacrifice one. While looking through my collection for one he could use he pointed to a heavy crystal vase that was given to us as a wedding gift. I asked him what he liked about it and he said liked that he could see the stems. I told him he could see the stems through the glass on the counter and he said, “It’s not a vase”. True enough. I asked him if he wanted to help me make some vases and he was thrilled with the idea.
Turning a water bottle into a vase was so easy, I really don’t know why I hadn’t thought to do it before. Andrew cut the labels off with his scissors. We washed the glue off with warm water. Then I cut the bottle right below where it began to neck down using kitchen scissors. I didn’t even have to measure my cut, I just followed one of the groves in the bottle.
At the rate he is bringing in flowers, I expect to have more daffodils inside the house than growing in the back yard by the end of the week.
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Mark ote says
Any suggestions on spill proofing the vase my wife is looking for ways .our vases at times runs over with goodness and water. This mark and jean
Rajani says
When a child asks for an expensive thing, most of parents would just panic and say No, and probably keep the crystal vase, or what ever item it is, inside. I like it that you asked him what his attraction towards the vase was and then used it to find a solution 🙂
And love the cute little guy and his smile too 🙂
Hodgepodgemom says
Now this is smart! And I love that big, wide smile and hands full of flowers!
Swathi says
I like your idea of using plastic water bottle to become vase. Andrew looks cute though . I have little giraffe is there she pulls every thing from every where.
Christy says
What an adorable little guy you have there – he knows beauty when he see it – I love the vases too, Sylvia and I will need to make some too!
Martha (MM) says
I use water bottles cut down about 2 inches from the bottom as seed starter containers. Adorable young man and beautiful daffodils!