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DIY Floral Centerpiece with Reclaimed Wood and Upcycled Jars

A small open-sided cedar caddy with drilled holes that hold mason jars or small vases upright — built in a 3-jar or single-jar version from the same fence picket.

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 30–45 min
Cost: $

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Top (3-vase holder) Hole centers marked at 4", 7-1/2", and 11".	1	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15"	Cedar fence picket	☐
Bottom (3-vase holder)	1	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 14"	Cedar fence picket	☐
Sides (3-vase holder) Adjust to your jar or vase height.	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 8"	Cedar fence picket	☐
Top (single-vase holder) Hole marked in the center.	1	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 7"	Cedar fence picket	☐
Bottom (single-vase holder)	1	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 6"	Cedar fence picket	☐
Sides (single-vase holder)	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 8"	Cedar fence picket	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
Cedar fence picket, 6 ft	1 each	☐
Brad nails, 1-1/4"	1 box	☐
Wood glue	1 oz	☐

Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.