$3 Planter for Mom..or ME
$3
1 Hour
Easy
So while out shopping at one of my favorite stores, TJ Maxx, I spotted what looked like a broken branch from a floral display. Huh, I thought. I bet there is a planter box on the floor missing a great big chunk of greenery. And as I turned the corner, there it was, a broken beat up planter that had seen better days. I flip it over to check out the price...$3 WHATTTTT?!! OK I'll take this, and go back to pick up the broken branch.
Consider this the next time you see something in the clearance area that looks a little beat up. It's the perfect gift for mom this Mother's day or simply as a decorative element in your And because it's not real you don't have to worry about watering it.
Consider this the next time you see something in the clearance area that looks a little beat up. It's the perfect gift for mom this Mother's day or simply as a decorative element in your And because it's not real you don't have to worry about watering it.
its funny, in the kitchen, we rarely think of what's in the backdrop.
At first glance this planter looks like it probably should be trashed. But I saw potential.
Here's how I fixed this $3 TJ Maxx Clearance find.
1st I upgraded the fake wood like paper with veneer edging.
Then I sanded the veneer edges.
Stained it.
Touch-up the foam with a paint mixture of greens and black. And reattach the missing branches.
Wallah! You've restored a perfectly green planter piece that doesn't require any water. Just dust it every so often. ;)
It was the easiest thing EVER! Best part about it is it was only $3. Imagine giving someone (like MOM) a gift that only really cost you $3. (I might be a genius...or I might just be really cheap). Either way, she'll understand and appreciate it because she's my mom. Happy Mother's Day!
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I always use moss around the top of my arrangements too. It gives it a nice finished touch and is super cheap in the craft section or hobby lobby. Love this idea. And this Mom would give you extra credit by saving money!!
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Just want to let you know.. you said Wallah! That means “I swear to God” in Arabic :) I think you mean Voila! meaning there it is, or there you have it
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I love the box that is now a basket! You don’t mention the cost of the veneer. Do you have to buy a lot of it at a time? I saw you were using a regular iron. Is it on high, and do you use steam? I definitely saved this Thank you! ☺️
Where do you get the veneer? Is it hard to work with? Love the project!
Where do you get the veneer? Is it hard to work with? Love the project!