Crate Vase Holder Using 1 Cedar Fence Picket

The free plans on this website are made possible with advertising and affiliate links.  Thank you for helping us keep plans free.

 

wood crate vase for jar
Error: View not found.
Difficulty
Starter Projects
| Print this plan

Upgrade a glass vase or recycle jar with a wood vase holder, to create a more beautiful and substantial center piece!

Build a rustic wood vase holder. We used a 1/2 gallon jar for this plan. This is built using just a saw and nail gun with only one fence picket. For under $5 dress up your holiday florals and greenery!

Free plan at ana-white.com

crate vase

Why I Built this Project

I love creating simple projects using a basic cedar fence picket. I wanted to add a rustic element to our Thanksgiving and Christmas table decor, so I came up with this! I love that you can switch out the flowers each season!

wood crate vase holder jar

Why We Love this Crate Vase Holder

  • Budget friendly
  • Built using a couple of tools
  • Adds rustic charm to a holiday table
  • Change out the foliage with the seasons
  • Great gift or craft fair project
  • Easy to modify for size

 

How I Built this Project

Start by measuring and cutting the fence picket depending on the size of vase you use. I am using a 1/2 gallon jar for this project. 

cut

cut

After cutting I sanded my boards.

sand

Next you will attach the side to the bottom using glue and nails.

nail

nail

Next you will measure and rip the side pieces using a table saw. No table saw? No problem, just make the height of your crate to match the widths of the existing pickets.

rip

rip

Finally attach the ripped boards to the front and back using glue and nails. I started with the top and bottom boards first and then attached the middle piece, then I just eyeballed the last 2 pieces to get the right spacing.

attach

attach

attach

Finish as desired and fill with your favorite flowers or greenery!

flowers

 

greeneryWatch!  Build Video for This Project

if applicable, embed video here

 

Free Plans to Build Your Own Rustic Crate Vase Holder

Ready to build this yourself?  Here's the free plans, enjoy!

Pin For Later! 

Crate Vase Holder Using 1 Cedar Fence Picket

Dimensions
wood crate vase holder free plans
Fits over large jars up to 5-1/2" diameter and 10" tall

Preparation

Shopping List
  • 1 cedar fence picket
  • 1 1/4" finish nails 
  • wood glue
Common Materials
1 1/4 inch finish nails
120 grit sandpaper
Cut List
  • 1 - 8" bottom piece
  • 2 - 10" side pieces
  • 5 - 9" for front and back slats - then rip to 1 3/4" (will have 10 total after ripping) I would recommend ripping before cutting down to avoid too small of pieces to run through the table saw
Tools
Tape Measure
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander

Instructions

Step 1

Attach the sides to the bottom.

Step 2

Attach the top and bottom slats to the frame, then center the middle slat and attach with brad nails and glue.

Step 3

Center the remaining slats in the open spaces and attach.

Project Type