3 Cute Step-by-Step Ideas For Unique Planters
Yes, you can make a planter from pretty much anything, but check out these creative ideas!
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Step 1: Sand down the PVC cap
Sand down any words or rough spots that might be on the PVC cap.
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Step 2: Drill holes on opposing sides
Drill hole toward the open edge of the cap on one side. Mark a spot directly across and drill another hole.
View full projectStep 3: Mark and cut a wide strip of leather
Take a ruler and mark an inch wide strip with "V" shaped ends. Make it as long as you wish.
View full projectStep 4: Pull the strip ends through the holes
Thread the strip through the hole long enough to allow for them to reconnect past the edge of the PVC.
View full projectStep 5: Fold stripes and pierce holes through
Pierce holes through the leather straps using knife / awl / or eyelet pliers, just above the PVC edge.
View full projectStep 6: Screw bolts through the holes
Place a short bolt through the holes on each side of the PVC and screw into a nut on the other side.
View full projectStep 7: Plant and hang for your delight!
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectSimply Assemble A Planter From Mirrors
View full projectStep 1: Start gluing a box shape together
Lay one mirror on the mirror side and hot glue on a second mirror vertically with the mirror facing out.
View full projectStep 2: Add extra glue so the box is stable
View full projectStep 3: Repeat until the box is complete
Don't bother removing the labels since the box will be full anyway.
View full projectStep 4: Pour water in a small plant saucer
You can use the bottom of a plastic bottle.
View full projectStep 5: Place saucer inside of the box
View full projectStep 6: Carefully place a plant inside
View full projectStep 7: Show off!
(Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team)
View full projectDecorate Your House Number Sign
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectStep 1: Cut a wood piece to needed dimensions
View full projectStep 2: Make an incomplete box for planter
This is for the planter portion. Build it in dimensions matching the board you cut previously.
View full projectStep 3: Glue the box to the board
Measure 1" over from the left and 1" up from the bottom and glue on the box.
View full projectStep 4: Place printed numbers on the board
Make sure you measure evenly between them.
View full projectStep 5: Hammer nails on top and remove paper
Once you are done nailing in the design just remove the paper from around the nails.
View full projectStep 6: Sand edges and stain/paint the board
You will also want to seal it for the outdoors with a Thompson's sealer or something similar.
View full projectStep 7: Attach hangers on the back
You can simply screw in 2 short screws into the wood at an even level and then twist a piece of wire around them.
View full projectStep 8: Fill in with plants and hang outdoors
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectStep 2: Drill holes on opposing sides
Drill hole toward the open edge of the cap on one side. Mark a spot directly across and drill another hole.
View full projectStep 3: Mark and cut a wide strip of leather
Take a ruler and mark an inch wide strip with "V" shaped ends. Make it as long as you wish.
View full projectStep 4: Pull the strip ends through the holes
Thread the strip through the hole long enough to allow for them to reconnect past the edge of the PVC.
View full projectStep 5: Fold stripes and pierce holes through
Pierce holes through the leather straps using knife / awl / or eyelet pliers, just above the PVC edge.
View full projectStep 6: Screw bolts through the holes
Place a short bolt through the holes on each side of the PVC and screw into a nut on the other side.
View full projectStep 7: Plant and hang for your delight!
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectSimply Assemble A Planter From Mirrors
View full projectStep 1: Start gluing a box shape together
Lay one mirror on the mirror side and hot glue on a second mirror vertically with the mirror facing out.
View full projectStep 2: Add extra glue so the box is stable
View full projectStep 3: Repeat until the box is complete
Don't bother removing the labels since the box will be full anyway.
View full projectStep 4: Pour water in a small plant saucer
You can use the bottom of a plastic bottle.
View full projectStep 5: Place saucer inside of the box
View full projectStep 6: Carefully place a plant inside
View full projectStep 7: Show off!
(Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team)
View full projectDecorate Your House Number Sign
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectStep 1: Cut a wood piece to needed dimensions
View full projectStep 2: Make an incomplete box for planter
This is for the planter portion. Build it in dimensions matching the board you cut previously.
View full projectStep 3: Glue the box to the board
Measure 1" over from the left and 1" up from the bottom and glue on the box.
View full projectStep 4: Place printed numbers on the board
Make sure you measure evenly between them.
View full projectStep 5: Hammer nails on top and remove paper
Once you are done nailing in the design just remove the paper from around the nails.
View full projectStep 6: Sand edges and stain/paint the board
You will also want to seal it for the outdoors with a Thompson's sealer or something similar.
View full projectStep 7: Attach hangers on the back
You can simply screw in 2 short screws into the wood at an even level and then twist a piece of wire around them.
View full projectStep 8: Fill in with plants and hang outdoors
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectStep 3: Mark and cut a wide strip of leather
Take a ruler and mark an inch wide strip with "V" shaped ends. Make it as long as you wish.
View full projectStep 4: Pull the strip ends through the holes
Thread the strip through the hole long enough to allow for them to reconnect past the edge of the PVC.
View full projectStep 5: Fold stripes and pierce holes through
Pierce holes through the leather straps using knife / awl / or eyelet pliers, just above the PVC edge.
View full projectStep 6: Screw bolts through the holes
Place a short bolt through the holes on each side of the PVC and screw into a nut on the other side.
View full projectStep 7: Plant and hang for your delight!
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectSimply Assemble A Planter From Mirrors
View full projectStep 1: Start gluing a box shape together
Lay one mirror on the mirror side and hot glue on a second mirror vertically with the mirror facing out.
View full projectStep 2: Add extra glue so the box is stable
View full projectStep 3: Repeat until the box is complete
Don't bother removing the labels since the box will be full anyway.
View full projectStep 4: Pour water in a small plant saucer
You can use the bottom of a plastic bottle.
View full projectStep 5: Place saucer inside of the box
View full projectStep 6: Carefully place a plant inside
View full projectStep 7: Show off!
(Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team)
View full projectDecorate Your House Number Sign
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full projectStep 1: Cut a wood piece to needed dimensions
View full projectStep 2: Make an incomplete box for planter
This is for the planter portion. Build it in dimensions matching the board you cut previously.
View full projectStep 3: Glue the box to the board
Measure 1" over from the left and 1" up from the bottom and glue on the box.
View full projectStep 4: Place printed numbers on the board
Make sure you measure evenly between them.
View full projectStep 5: Hammer nails on top and remove paper
Once you are done nailing in the design just remove the paper from around the nails.
View full projectStep 6: Sand edges and stain/paint the board
You will also want to seal it for the outdoors with a Thompson's sealer or something similar.
View full projectStep 7: Attach hangers on the back
You can simply screw in 2 short screws into the wood at an even level and then twist a piece of wire around them.
View full projectStep 8: Fill in with plants and hang outdoors
(Amanda C, Hometalk Team)
View full project