Its time for my weekly craft injection and this one is such a simple idea but looks so effective.There is something quintessentially British about milk
bottles in crates and this project is a humorous take on wedding flower
displays. If you just fancy some cool looking flower vases forget the crate. I've gone for a union jack colour theme but you could go for pastels or all white. They look great in a row on a book shelf or window sill.
You will need
A wooden crate (I got mine from my local green grocer)
Milk bottles (if you have your milk delivered check its ok
with the milkman)
Red, white and blue enamel spray paint
A dust mask
Gloves
Red, white and blue ribbon
White emulsion paint
PVA Glue
A paint brush
A Union Jack postcard
Step One
Paint your wooden crate with white paint. For a shabby chic
look use just one coat with a large brush
Step Two
Spray your milk bottles. Ensure you do this outside or in a
well ventilated workshop and wear your mask and gloves. The bottles need two
coats and look almost like they made of china or porcelain when they are dry.
Step Three
Tie Ribbon around the bottle stems
Step Four
Glue your sign to the front of your crate and put single
flowers in each bottle.
To stop the bottles moving you may want to pad your crate
with some tissue paper or sisal.
Quick, inexpensive and very effective.The perfect antidote to overblown expensive floral displays.
If you enjoyed this I have plenty of other craft projects over on my crafts page
I also have a book called Handmade Wedding Crafts which features this and lots of other fabulous vintage inspired wedding craft projects for your delectation.
*Disclaimer- I bear no responsibility for any craft related injuries you might receive in the pursuit of handmade loveliness. As with any craft or DIY project the reader undertakes it at their own risk.
All Photos by Nicky Rockets
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