I post this upcycled football vase project every year, because it’s always a big hit at every Superbowl party. Don’t believe me? Make one yourself and take it to the next party and just see how many people love it!
With Superbowl nearing, this DIY project is one that will even make Tom Brady proud. Yep, I deflated a football. Then I upcycled it into a very cool vase to use as a centerpiece for my Superbowl party. Here’s how it all went down. Check out this upcycled football vase.
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supplies needed
- football
- glass vase (about 10″ tall)
- scissors
- flowers
step 1 – deflating the ball
This step is simple – just cutting the ends off a football, but I like pegging it “deflating the ball,” because I really hate the Patriots. (Sorry, New Englanders.) If you have an old football that you can upcycle, go for it. I think some wear & tear on it will give it a cool vintage vibe. However, I just picked a new one up at Target for less than $10.
Next, I placed the vase upside down on one end of the ball and marked the opening. (The photo shows a cup instead of a vase, which would work fine.) Using a pair of scissors, I then cut along the lines. Once I had cut through the outer layer, I deflated and removed the rubber liner.
step 2 – cutting the bottom
Now cut about 3″ off the bottom of the ball in the same fashion.
step 3 – inserting the vase
I first tried using a large plastic cup as a vase but later found an inexpensive glass vase at Michael’s. I inserted the vase into the football shell through the largest opening (top). It’s okay to remove a few stitches from the top of the seams of the ball to better fit the vase.
step 4 – add flowers
Fill the vase with water and add flowers. Don’t worry if the top is not cut perfectly straight or if the vase is taller than the ball, as you can add more flowers to flow over the top.
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You might also enjoy this post on how to make a Superbowl wine bag!
Pinned. So cute. #superbowlpartydecor. Now I need to find an old football
Glad you liked it!
What a fun idea! So creative. Love these flowers you’ve chosen here, too. Visiting from the Love Your Creativity link party.
Thanks Jennifer!
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Great idea. I had to laugh when you mentioned the Patriots because I live in Ma.
I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
Very clever! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
You are welcome!
How clever! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
What a GREAT idea to add some loveliness to a Sunday football party/get-together! Your football vase is so smart and fun! We’d love to have you share each week at Tuesday Turn About! Hope to see you there!
What a creative idea! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Have a very happy New Year!
Oh my! This is such a clever, clever idea! I will be featuring it at our Party in Your PJs tomorrow night! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Thanks so much Nina!
How cute! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Thanks Cecilia!
This is so cute for a Super Bowl party. Pinned!!
Thanks Pamela! I used it last year at a party and the guests loved it so much, they had a raffle to see who would win it!
Thank you for sharing! This idea made me smile.
What a great idea – Wilson never looked better 😉
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This is such a fun idea for a football party! It’s so creative. I share your feelings about the Patriots. I’m a die hard Atlanta Falcons fan, so after last year’s super bowl, I’ve seen more than enough of the Patriots.
lol… me too! thanks for stopping by my blog!
This is so fun! Thanks for linking to Waste Not Wednesday. I have picked you as my feature this week.
I’m so flattered! Thanks Deborah!
What a unique upcycle! So fun! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
Thank you!
Lovely idea and nice clear instructions. Goes well with my post: https://greenfingeredblog.blogspot.com/2018/01/plants-vase-indoors-winter.html – especially if you want to just pick some things from the garden and stick them straight in a vase, no fuss. #HomeMattersParty
What a fun idea, I think we all know someone who would really appreciate this!