Today we have Jen of City Farmhouse here to show us how to make some fun and sweet birch bark vases. I love an easy DIY home decor projects and this is a great upcycling project with old cans, and is perfect for a quick vase to put flowers in! it’s so versatile and can be used for flowers, trinkets and more.
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Hi there! I am Jen From City Farmhouse & today I am sharing an easy & quick tutorial for DIY Birch bark Vases. These are perfect for Spring & Summer decorating & entertaining, and they are also a great upcycling project, and who doesn’t love that:)!
These birch bark wrapped vases are cute right? This is what you will need. to make your own.
Birch Bark ,Twine ,Tin Cans,Glue Gun & Sticks, Wood Burning Pen {optional} or stencil and paint
I found tin cans from canned veggies that fit the height really well. I then took a birch strip & wrapped it around, gluing the twine at the beginning and at end.
The twine adds a rustic touch, so I just wrap & tie. I usually just eye it & cut off a good length. I like when it looks layered. Wrapping with leather cording would also be a cool look for this project.
Creating the initials on the cans was such a fun part I loved! To create my initials and make sure I had even lines, I first used a pencil & drew out a heart & initials. I took my wood burning pen & with the point bit I traced over it. Going slowly a few times over to make the initials darker. Wood burning kits also have initial stamps, and you could also brand in a quote or saying onto the can.
Editor note: It might be easier to wood burn the initial on the birch bark before wrapping it around the can. If wood burning feels intimidating this effect can also be achieved. with stencils and acrylic craft paint.
These would be so perfect for the rustic-country outdoor weddings I have planned for ALL of my nieces:). These DIY birch bark vases are so cute and are seasonless. They would look gorgeous with fall flowers such as Asters.
I love the variation of the natural bark and wood tones.
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Thank you & have a beautiful week,
Jen City Farmhouse
