DIY and Crafts — plants

I am slowly trying to get back into the swing of crafting after a summer filled with kids, traveling, family emergencies, and all the drama. Now that my studio is complete and I have officially moved all my supplies in there and set everything up and the kids are heading back to school in a week, I hope that I am able to get back to my crafting ways on a more regular basis. I had the idea for these DIY color blocked tall planters since June, but finally found the time to make it. The funny part is that...

Sometimes you want something to display your flowers that is far from the traditional glass or ceramic vase. That is where DIY and I come in. I love getting creative and using things in unpredictable ways. Over the years, I have created vases out of tons of non-traditional materials, in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes. These 7 unique DIY vase ideas are anything from ordinary. There are vases that spell out words, and clay formed vases, and even ones that resemble your favorite circus animal cookies. Now who couldn’t smile looking at these?! 7 Unique DIY Vase Ideas...

When Halloween and plants come together you know you have something magical on your hands! These DIY mini cauldron succulent planters are the perfect way to add a little plant greenery to your Halloween decor. Add them to your book shelves or use them as a centerpiece on your Halloween table. You can even add in a few spider webs and plastic spiders for a creepier look! However you style them, they are such a fun way to add some greenery to your decorations. See how adorable they are?! And so simple to make too! Materials to make your own...

There are so many ways to paint a planter, I have done everything from ombre to gradient to splatter painted. But these color blocked DIY 80s leotard inspired leopard print planters are quite possible my new favorites! I mean what is not to love about leopard print, neons, and gold? Hahaha! It’s an amalgam of 80’s fabulousness! Part Lisa Frank, part 80’s jazzercise leotard and 100% perfection! Materials to make your own DIY 80s Leotard Inspired Leopard Print Planters: -Planter -Acrylic Paint – Paint brushes –Black sharpie paint pen –Gold foil tattoo paper Begin by painting your planter with the...

I recently added a few plant babies to my hoard! One of which was a rubber plant that came with it’s own cheap plastic planter. Instead of just throwing it away, I figured why not give it a makeover? So below I am sharing how to makeover a plastic planter that comes with a plant you buy from the store. See how cute it is now? What was once plain gray and boring is not super cute with tons of personality! Materials to Makeover a Plastic Planter: Planter Spray paint for plastic Spray varnish or Shellac Adhesive vinyl Vinyl cutter Begin...