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December 9, 2010 by Mariel

DIY Glass Hurricane – Just Like Williams Sonoma, But WAY Cheaper!

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I’m Melissa, a stay at home mom of 5, I’m so NOT a professional, but I love to look at possibilities of what can “become” with limited time and money.  I blog at 320 Sycamore, come and visit! When I opened an email from Williams Sonoma a few weeks ago and saw this glass hurricane, it took my breath away (see below). But since I live on a budget, I wondered if there was a way to make a DIY glass hurricane that’s just as beautiful.
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma

Photo from Williams Sonoma

Isn’t it gorgeous? I loved it.

So, of course it was on my mind. I wish I could empty my brain sometimes, but alas, it was smashed in there along with other useful tidbits of information that I want to remember later, like did you know you’re only supposed to run cold water in your garbage disposal to make it last longer?

Anyway! Stay on track, Melissa…

ETA: if you can’t find these supplies in your dollar store for a DIY glass hurricane, try the Target dollar spot, or any craft store. You can almost always use coupons to places like Joanne’s or Michael’s and get 40% off your supplies. I was picking up some Christmas goodies at the Dollar Tree, and look what I found in the candle/glassware aisle:

DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
Do you see where this is going? You could even use flame-less candles (usually available at dollar stores).

DIY Glass Hurricane

First, remove the tags.

Then, take the candlestick, put some hot glue around the top rim, and place the hurricane on top of it, looking down into the hurricane vase to be sure it’s centered.DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma

Then, take your white skinny candle (next to the saints candles in the aisle), put some hot glue on that and stick it in the hurricane. You could also skip gluing the candle, and instead nestle it into sand, beads, or some other non-flammable filler at the bottom of your DIY glass hurricane vase. Of course, if you’re using a flame-less candle you have some more options!DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma

Once your candle is secure, go out and find some pretty leaves from a tree, or use fake ones. I chose to use brown, cuz that’s what William used, and it’s very Thanksgiving-ish
Place the leaves or other decorative elements around the candle, and let them fall gently between the candle and the hurricane. It definitely doesn’t have to be perfect!
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
Trim your wicks down, light your candles, and love that you spent only about 15 minutes, and $3 each on your DIY glass hurricane, instead of spending $80 on the Williams Sonoma ones!
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
I’m not hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, but wouldn’t these look lovely on your holiday table? Or as a hostess gift?
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
All of the supplies were at the Dollar Tree, but, like I mentioned earlier, you could re-create it using supplies from Target, Walmart, Michaels, etc. I noticed that Hobby Lobby had some glass candle holders that looked almost exactly like the Williams Sonoma bases, so for a few more dollars you could get closer to that look.
DIY Glass Hurricane inspired by Williams Sonoma. Get the how-to on www.orsoshesays.com #DIY #homedecor #williamssonoma
I can’t wait to change out the leaves for red berries at Christmas, spring blossoms in the spring, or lemon leaves in the summer.

~ Melissa 

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  1. Pesky Cat Designs says

    December 9, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I think I like the dollar tree version even better!

  2. Lynette @ My Craft Discovery says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Very pretty. I could even do that one! Thanks for a cheap way to spruce up decor!

  3. The Slack Family says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    This is awesome, Melissa! Thanks for sharing. I definitely like your version better 🙂

  4. ButterYum says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Very impressive! I love when you can make something at home that rivals the pricey catalogs. Way to go!!

    🙂
    ButterYum

  5. T says

    December 9, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    awesome! I love that you were able to duplicate the look for a fraction of the price!!!

    for a few more $ (if someone just HAD to have the etched initials) that could be done with a little etching cream and contact paper!

  6. simplyfunlady says

    December 9, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I LOVE this idea! I am so NOT crafty, but this looks like something I could totally handle! Thanks for the idea!

  7. shauna says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    Those are fantastic!

  8. ramsam says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    are you kidding me?
    Those are so gorgeous! I love them!

    Must head to dollar store and copy….. I LOVE this idea!

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