Straw Tote Bag Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Planter
2 Materials
$5
30 Minutes
Easy
I spotted this old orange straw tote bag at the thrift store and had a "near-craft experience"...because I knew immediately what I would do with it. A jack-o-lantern planter, of course!
Click HERE for all the DIY details!
Click HERE for all the DIY details!
What do you see when you look at this faded orange and black straw tote bag? Because I saw the beginnings of a jack-o-lantern face! The buckles are eyes...and the handle could be a mouth...hmmm....
With a jack-o-lantern in mind, I first removed the handles and buckles by cutting the threads that attached to the straw. Then I gave the bag a quick wipe down to remove the dust.
And then I gave it a fun jack-o-lantern face! Click here to see how I did it with my super simple trick!
Fill him with flowers!! I added a little extra weight to the bottom of the tote bag first (head over to the blog for details) and then I set a pot of mums inside. Now I just need a few fun pumpkins to finish up my autumn / fall / Halloween porch display!
Want to re-create this yourself but can't find an orange straw tote? Grab a plain/natural colored one and hit with some orange spray paint! Just make sure to add a coat of sealant before setting it outside.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Beautifully clever! Loved it!
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Great find…. Even better idea ! Love it !!!!
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