Mother’s Day Gifts - DIY

I think that the best gift for any mom is the one that is handmade by you, so get creative and make your mom something she’ll love and use. Here’s a clever idea from DIY’s Craft Lab:

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 1

Step 1 - cut the aluminum dryer duct in half

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 2

Step 2 - remove the cut semi-circle

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 3

Step 3 - feather it out with your hands

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 4

Step 4 - until both ends meet

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 5

Step 5 - cut a small strip of foil tape

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 6

Step 6 - tape the open end and smooth out the crease

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 7

Step 7 - insert a test tube, some water and a flower

Simple Aluminum Bud Vase - step 8

Step 8 - and now you have a flower vase for your mom!

Materials: Aluminum dryer duct, industrial scissors or x-acto knife, foil tape, test tube, flower

May 9, 2008   2 Comments