If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for a mom who has it all or just the right way to express your love and appreciation, this Mother’s Day, give a gift that keeps on growing with items inspired by the garden. One great option, as functional as it is stylish, is this Mini Indoor Garden. Pretty vases made from wine bottles instantly add an herbal touch to Mom’s kitchen.
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Mini Indoor Garden
Crafting time: 3-5 hours
Skill level: Some experience necessary
Supplies and Tools:
• Pencil
• 2 wine bottles
• Wooden CD storage crate
• Jig saw
• Safety glasses
• Surface cover
• Spray paint
• Ruler
• Sharpie or marker
• G2 bottle cutter
• Floral moss
• Artificial herbs
1. Trace around bottom of wine bottles on one side of the wood crate, spacing evenly.
2. Cut out circles using the jig saw. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
3. Cover the surface where you will spray paint. Spray paint the entire crate, inside and out.
4. Turn bottles upside down in crate holes and mark 1 1/2 inches up from the crate using a Sharpie.
5. Follow instructions provided with bottle cutter to cut wine bottles at Sharpie marking. Again, wear safety glasses.
6. Fill bottles with artificial moss and herbs, or seal the bottoms of vases and fill with fresh cuttings of Mom’s favorite blooms.
Source: Family Features