DIY Birch Vase

Transform a log from a birch tree into a stunning DIY centerpiece with this simple birch vase tutorial!

Birch bark vases can be wonderful for any time of year, but they are especially pretty for fall and winter, when you’d naturally enjoy the white birch bark outdoors.

Learn how to make a birch vase of your own!

Transform a log from a birch tree into a stunning DIY centerpiece with this simple birch vase tutorial!

Birch bark vases can be wonderful for any time of year, but they are especially pretty for fall and winter, when you’d naturally enjoy the white birch bark outdoors.

Learn how to make a birch vase of your own!

Since the birch tree in our yard was going to have to be removed, I decided to use some of it for a few creative projects. One of them was this simple birch vase.

DIY Birch Vase

I love the simplicity of this vase – yet it adds a striking touch. It’s the perfect neutral tone to work with any style of decor. I’m particularly partial to the pop of red from the berries, though, which really serve as a pretty wintery arrangement.

A homemade vase like this would also make such a beautiful gift. Even more so if it the wood came from somewhere significant, like a from a family member’s tree.

While I’m sad that my favorite tree is no longer, I’m happy to see it repurposed into something beautiful for my home that will continue to bring happy memories for many more years.

It fits seamlessly into this birch Christmas table setting which is casual and simple – how we often entertain!

Materials

• a birch log (or any other type of wood)
• tri-flute drill bit
• saw
• sandpaper

How to Make a Birch Vase

1. Cut to Size – Saw a piece of branch down to the height needed. 10 to 14 inches is appropriate for a vase.
2. Drill a Hole – Using the drill bit, drill a wide hole until about 2″ from the base of the branch.
3. Sand – Sand the top to give it a smooth, beautiful finish.

Tip

• Birch vases are not waterproof. Drill a hole large enough to slip a glass vase inside to line it.