Looking for a quick and easy modern centerpiece that won’t break the bank? Check out this wonderful find: Modern Metallic Centerpieces. This project is perfect for holiday decorating, or for adding a bit of glamour to a wedding, a shower, or maybe even your work cubicle. Find glass cylindrical vases at the dollar store, and transform them into sleek and modern metallic print vases, with just a couple simple steps. Find the instructions for this elegant dollar store home decor craft over at The Craft Patch: [DIY Modern Metallic Centerpiece]

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Are you longing for spring? Bring a little life and color to your decor with this bottle vase garland! Inspired by a similar piece she saw for sale online, Patti from Garden Matter decided to whip up a DIY version. She used bottles that she found on sale at the craft store, but you could also use old bottles from thrift stores or dig into your recycling in for supplies. It’s such a cheerful way to perk up your home and get rid of the winter blahs! [how to make a glass bottle vase garland]

Project estimate:

• Glass bottles, on hand or $1 and up
• Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Dollar stores, thrift shops, and yard sales are great places to find lots of fun glassware for cheap.  But once you’ve collected it, what should you do with it?  One possible project is to create a unique, whimsical bird bath!

Project estimate:

• Assorted vases, saucers, and plates/platters, about $5 at thrift stores
• Bowl for base, $1 and up
• Flat glass marbles, $1 and up
• Silicone caulk, about $3 and up
• Paint (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total:  about $10 and up

Make sure all glassware is clean and your work surface is level. Carefully stack your glassware to form your birdbath. I start with a heavy base, Dollar Tree always has a good plate and sometimes a large bowl that works great.

After you establish the shape of your birdbath, snap a picture or make a note of the order of the glassware. I strongly suggest you use clear silicone sealant to adhere your pieces together. It is weatherproof and if you need to, you can take them apart by using a flexible paring knife between the two pieces. Adhere only 2 to 3 pieces of glassware at a time, using a level to make sure that your birdbath will stand straight. Use the clear silicone sealant generously, you can always scrape up excess after it dries. Continue gluing your pieces on and checking them with the level until you reach the top.

You can decorate your birdbath using the clear flat marbles and the silicone sealant. It is completely waterproof and non-toxic so you can put it inside the bowl of your birdbath.

Optional: you can pour acrylic paint inside the vases to add some color. I would do this a day before I assembled my birdbath and make sure that it is completely dry.

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You’ve probably never thought of those plastic-y placemats as fashionable décor, but Desiree at The 36th Avenue is about to change your perception –  she used some of them to make these snazzy vase covers!  It’s a simple yet high-impact project, and you can use any cylindrical vase or other container for the project.  (Don’t throw away your next empty oatmeal container, it’ll look fab with this makeover!)  [how to make placemat wrapped vases]

Project estimate:

• Plastic placemat, $1
• Cylindrical vase or canister, on hand or $1
• Stapler or tape, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Shannon at Mod Podge Rocks is a master of simple elegance.  This easy and high-impact lace vase project is a great way to add a touch of that elegant style to your spring decor!  The use of a square doily is what gives the design this high-end look, and applying the traditional pattern to a more contemporary shape gives it a unique, old-meets-new character.  These would also be wonderful as wedding decor!  [how to make a doily wrapped vase]

Project estimate:

• Vase, $1 and up
• Square doily, $1 and up
• Mod Podge, on hand

Total: $2 and up

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The gals over at A Beautiful Mess are always sharing amazing projects, like these decorative wire vases that Mandi made.  While they don’t hold water, they are a fabulous way to display silk flowers, dried flowers, or any other flora that doesn’t need a drink.  The finished form is wrapped in strips of fabric to give it a softer look; try using different fabrics to get totally different effects.  How cute would these be wrapped in strips of denim from an old pair of jeans?  [how to make wire vases]

Project estimate:

• Wire, on hand or $1 and up
• Electrical tape, on hand or $1
• Fabric, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  Free and up!

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Do you love working flowers into your spring decor?  If you adore the look but have allergies that prevent you from enjoying the real deal, or if you just prefer something that will last longer than a few days, check out this simple paper flower centerpiece from Katie at The Casual Craftlete.  The whimsical paper buds are so easy to make that children can even help create a bouquet of them, yet they look elegant enough to grace your dining room table!  [how to make a paper flower centerpiece]

Project estimate:

• Paper, on hand
• Wire, on hand or $1
• Vase or other container, on hand or $1 and up
• Floral foam, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up

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With spring on the way soon, I’ve been in a flowery mood!  How about you?  If you’re looking to add a touch of floral elegance to your decor this season, check out these Anthropologie-inspired vases from Maysem at Ode to Inspiration.  Made out of dollar store vases and clay, they have all of the charm and character of their high-end counterparts, but cost just a few dollars to create.  They would also make excellent gifts for Mother’s Day, which will be here before you know it!  [how to make Anthro-inspired floral vases]

Project estimate:

• Vase, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Polymer clay, on hand or about $2 and up
• Spray glaze, about $3 and up
• Glue, on hand

Total:  about $3 and up

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When Kathy at The Budget Decorator saw Crate & Barrel’s set of  “spin” vases, she instantly knew she could make something similar herself, and she knew it would cost far less than the $25 retail price of even the smallest one in the C&B collection.  Her results are impressive – you’d have difficulty picking the knockoff out of a lineup!  And since she achieves the look using hot glue, it can also be a temporary design.  If you ever tire of the look, just peel off the texture and your vase will be ready for another makeover! [how to make a designer-inspired spin vase]

Project estimate:

• Round vase, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  Free or $1!

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I swear pennies multiply like rabbits; you stick two of them in your pocket and the next thing you know, you somehow have enough of them to make a whole roll.  Looking for something to do with all of those pesky single cent coins?  Vone at Vone Inspired decided to use her penny collection to decorate an old vase, turning it from something your grandmother might have owned into a chic, modern piece.  Next time you’re at the thrift store looking at vases, keep this project in mind!  [how to make a penny covered vase]

Project estimate:

• Vase, on hand or $1
• Pennies, on hand
• Spray paint, on hand
• Glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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