Make a vase from a plastic bottle!

 Woven plastic bottle vase

From a distance, you would never guess this vase was plastic. Plus, it’s virtually unbreakable, and you can recycle it if you decide to redecorate.

Difficulty level: Beginner

What you’ll need: large plastic bottle, scissors, pencil (for marking)

How to make it:

1. Mark and cut the smooth middle portion of the bottle to give an even edge that’s approximately 7.5 to 8 centimeters above desired position of fluted rim.

2. Measure and mark straight, evenly spaced cuts all the way around the bottle. Cut the segments in half; then cut each of those in half to make even, thin strips.

3. Carefully press and fold all the strips outward to make a level edge all the way around. Press the bottle upside down on a flat surface to ensure an even edge.

4. Weave the tip of a strip over the next one and under the next two. Fold and crease it so that the tip is at the place .

5. Fold and crease the next one the same way, but weave this one over two and under one. Fold the third strip and weave the same as the first one. Continue around in this pattern until the last three and tuck each one under the next until woven in completely.

Why not give this a try for a really original vase.