Tiki Planter Made From a Coconut Bank

by Morena Hockley

2 Materials

1 Hour

Easy

This colorful tiki planter is perfect for summer! Learn how to makeover a fun find from Goodwill.

This summer I’m having lots of fun planning tropical themed events at my house. You might remember my Tiki themed backyard movie night party that was so much fun! I’ve still got tiki on the brain, and when I found this really odd looking coconut shell I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I think this looks so much better now and adds a pop of fun color to my tropical patio decor.

Supplies Used to Make the Tiki Planter:

Coconut Shell Bank found at Goodwill San Antonio
Various multisurface paints from DecoArt
Fine tipped permanent marker
Portulaca plant

I chose the colors I wanted to use and then started painting. I looked at tiki masks online for inspiration and then used the lines on the coconut face to guide me.

I started out painting the eyes and nose with yellow paint. I used a flat, angled brush to outline the nose and then filled it in.

Next I started painting stripes in various blue and green colors.

I used a bright orange hue to make the angry eyes and angry mouth that is such a common feature in tiki party decor.

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