15 Minute Crafts: Small Planters

As a proud military spouse I get a little giddy for the red white and blue gloriousness of the Summer! Whether it is a cookout, a pool party, a promotion or just a chance to get together I love finding inexpensive and unique hostess gifts, and can’t think of anything better than an upcycled mug planter with a patriotic theme!

These small planters take less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Best of all – they use the leftover vinyl scraps I tend to hoard but don’t know what to do with! You can find inexpensive mugs at thrift stores or on sale at mass craft stores (the blue and white one is from Hobby Lobby) and they can be transformed to fit any theme.

Here are the supplies you will need:

•  Cricut machine– I used a Maker but this could also be done on an Explore
• Cricut mat – I used light grip but standard grip works perfectly too!
• Cricut vinyl – I used Premium in White and Glitter in Crimson Red
• Cricut Transfer Tape
• Cricut Basic Tool Set
• assorted mugs

Step 1: Choose an image in Design Space or upload your own. I used two images from these free SVG files my friends and I created just in time for the Summer!

Step 2: Resize images to fit mugs and cut from vinyl scraps, then remove excess vinyl.

Step 3: Add transfer tape to vinyl image, use Cricut scraper to burnish vinyl on to transfer tape and remove backing.

Step 4: Center vinyl on to mug and burnish with scraper.

Step 5: Gently remove transfer tape, add a small plant and enjoy!

And voila! With some scraps of vinyl and a small plant, you can easily transform any plain mug into a cute planter!

To get more project inspiration for your home and to learn more about the products used in this project, stop by my blog!