Turn Grapevine Wreaths Into a Whimsical Teacup & Saucer Planter

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This rather large but adorable grapevine teacup and saucer is an easy, repurpose gardening project. I got the idea from a message my niece sent me online that showed a lovely purple pansy plant in a grapevine cup and saucer that looked homemade. I told her that the picture was inspiring and would be fun to re-create. So here I am showing you how I did it.
First off, most of us have old grapevine wreaths from previous projects in our stash. I found three that I took apart and then soaked in water for a few days. Soaking helps to soften the vines and make them more pliable. Once you remove the vines from the water, you have to work fast since they will dry out rather quickly. Begin by wrapping the vines in the smallest possible circle without breaking them. That proved to be very challenging for me!
At first, I tried wrapping the vine around a bowl but it was hard for me to control, tighten and hold them in place, and I got a bit frustrated.
So I gave up on the bowl and just kept coiling the vines around in a circular motion to get a base to work upon. Once I had a base, I started cutting the vines into workable lengths and wrapping them around, tucking the ends in, here and there, and adding more and more vines to mimic the round look of a cup. You can use brown wire to help to keep it secure if you want. Continue adding vines, moving up and around, filling the gaps until satisfied with the look.
To make the handle, group a small portion of thin vines together and bend into a backward "C." Then push the ends through the top and bottom side portions of the coiled vines. Separately tuck the ends of the handle into the coiled vines.
The saucer is nothing more than leftover grapevine garland that I had coiled into a flat circular surface a bit larger than the base of the cup.
And finally, to help with drainage, I inserted a coconut planter liner (dollar store) that I had to cut the top off to fit into the opening.
To complete the look, add soil and a few petunia plants.
What an adorable whimsy garden container!
Suggested materials:
  • Grapevine wreaths/garland
  • Plastic bin/water to soak vines
  • Craft Scissors
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  • Ardale Ardale on Apr 12, 2017

    Love this look! So cute and creative! I have wild grape vines growing up several of the trees in our yard so I just make give this a try for myself. I may also add a few sprigs of ivy in mine as well as some pretty flowers that tolerate shade since we do have a lot of shade in our yard. Thanks for sharing your pretty idea! It will look so cute on our patio!

  • Gail@Purple Hues and Me Gail@Purple Hues and Me on Apr 12, 2017

    Thanks, Ardale! That's a great idea! Wish I had vines nearby to use in my crafts!

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