Hanging Wall Vases

I am so darn proud of myself! I got this idea all by myself in my own crazy little head! And it looks like something that I could buy at a home decor store for $20 each!

I have a collection of old medicine bottles. They say cool things like Dr Smith's tonic, volcanic liniment oil, castor oil, and crazy Latin names. I started collecting them in HS when I found a few on a trip with Mom. They usually were (and still are) cheap, rarely over $5. I bought a few at an auction, some at antique stores, flea markets, garage sales, until I had over 20 and I made myself stop. They look pretty around my bathroom and they have followed me from house to house for years. But they have always just sat on a shelf or windowsill with the sunshine highlighting the blues, greens and purples. Until today!

All I did was wrap them in some wire and add some fake flowers. Real flowers would be nice but I don't want to buy and water the real thing every day. Here are some pictures in case you want to try it too. I could see this being done with tons of things... old vases, spice jars, soda bottles, even soup cans. You could hang them on a wall, in a window, a fence outside,... I am so proud of myself!! If you decide to try something similar then add a comment and link below.

Supplies: $2.50 for wire and $2.00 for one long stem of flowers.

Wire cutters for the wire and to cut the flower stem into smaller pieces.

I chose 3 of my bottles that were a similar size and color.

Two cross pieces.

Wrapping the first of 2 pieces around the back to the front and then up the back again to a loop for hanging. 

I used a wire made of several strands, which I think gave it a filigree sort of look.

  And it didn't have to be perfectly straight. The twists and turns are beautiful!

I found that with this round one, it was important to criss-cross the wires across the bottom or it could slip out too easily. At first I gave it a large loop but for my needs I had to reduce it to a smaller loop for hanging.

And the finished product from the back ...

and the front.

Linking up at ... Very Merry Vintage Style, Apron Thrift Girl, The Shabby Chic Cottage, Coastal Charm