Posts tagged: vase
The Wireless Router Vase
By DIY Maven
Finally, an answer to that age-old question, ‘Could they make wireless routers less ugly?’ STC’s response is a wireless router vase combo. I’m not sure about the safety issue of water so close to all those connectors--especially the AC one--but hey, it’s still an inspired design, and you could always go the faux floral route in your router.
Also incorporated into the vase are wireless internet, voice over IP, land line telephone » READ MORE
How to Extend the Life of Fresh Cut Flowers.
By Chrisjob
Know that little packet of additives that come with arranged flower bouquets? Apparently, it's just a little sugar, 
chlorine, and some citric acid. So, create your own DIY solution that you can continue to use throughout multiple water changes. "Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, and 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice in a quart of warm water."
That's it. The bleach sounds scary to me too, but I'm imagining the chlorine keeps out the gunk » READ MORE
Pod Stoneware Vase
By Chrisjob"This distinctive Pod Stoneware Vase will bring a touch of sophistication to any room. Shaped like a pod with glazed finish, this cutting-edge, modern vase will help display your favorite flowers and brighten your kitchen table or window sill instantly!"
Available in olive and lime. Only $19.99. Via.
Fun Glass Vases on the Cheap.
By ChrisjobThese "Fun Glass Vases" from ASDA resemble Otta Brauer's glasswork for Holmegaard in most ways...except their price. Available in yellow, black, and red, these'll getcha Danish-ish for a mere £5.00.
Make a Vasemaker for $1.50!
By DIY Maven
A couple weeks ago I wrote up a little profile about something called the Vasemaker, which is a ceramic ‘vase top’ that enables you to convert/elevate any kind of jar or glass into a bud vase. I thought it was kind of clever, but at 50 bucks a shot, I thought it was kind of spendy too. Especially for something so simple in design. So it started me thinking, which led me to a DIY version that costs–no lie–a buck fifty.
Stuff to get:
a square » READ MORE
The Vasemaker
By DIY Maven
This clever ceramic ‘vase top’ converts any old drinking glass or jar into a bud vase. By Designfenzider from Refinery 29 ($50).
The Bic™ Pen Daisy Vase
By DIY Maven
They start as Bic™ pens, which are heated until their plastic becomes malleable. The pens are then blown in such a way as to fashion these lovely little Daisy Vases. Available through Design Bloom for $19. By Giffin’ Termeer.
The Rubber Vase
By DIY Maven
Weird yet playful is Henriette Melchiorsen’s Rubber Vase. The 20 x 17 x 17 cm vessel is available through Scandinavian Design Center for a very affordable 24 bucks. I wonder if it smells like new baby-doll?
Color choice includes red, black, pink and lime.
Candy Corn Inspiration: A Sweet Vase of Flowers
By DIY Maven
Even MORE inspiration for Curbly’s Candy Corn Challenge comes form Jill Slater at flowerpossibilities.com. Check out her tutorial for making this festive candy-corn-filled vase filled with live stargazer lilies.
And remember, deadline for challenge entries is October 11th!
How to Make Test Tube Vases.
By ChrisjobI saw these a few weeks ago on Cribcandy: clever, and tongue-in-cheek without being kitschy. At $9 a piece, they’re not ridiculously overpriced, but a purchase is never as fun as a DIY attempt.
Materials
Test tubes
Scrap hardwood and power saw
Or
Wooden craft blocks
Spade bit, matching the size of the test tube
Electric drill or drill press
Sandpaper
Wood stain, or finishing oil, paste wax, etc
1. Obtain the test tubes. Ask friends or fa » READ MORE
Flowers on the Brain
By DIY Maven
As we here in the Upper Midwest brace ourselves for a predicted record snowfall (24 inches in 24 hours), I can’t help but think of spring. The "Flowerhead" bud vase sums up my mood perfectly.
The blooming brain, appropriate in any season, is available through Modern Artisans for $39.99.
Hand Hooks: Creepy or Cool?
By DIY Maven
Submitted for your approval: Imagine as you enter your home, disembodied hands reach out from the walls, gesturing to you. They offer to take your coat, keys, wallet. (Insert spooky theme song of The Twilight Zone here.)
Available through Unica Home, Harry Allen’s Hand Hooks are made from "detailed casts of the designer’s own hands." The truncated appendages will set you back 75 bucks each--or 15 bucks a digit.
The Fix Its: DIY Magnetic Flower Vases
By bruno
Alicia found these great magnetic flower vases that amaze your dinner guests by balancing implausibly on the table-top. Unfortunately, the price tag was also implausible ($42 dollars!).
So, in true Curbly fashion, we decided to do it ourselves. Here's the video, details and links are below.
For those of you who want to try this at home, here's what we ended up buying, and some tips to get you started » READ MORE
