Seems like everything comes in plastic now.
Recycle most of it, but also have fun
upcycling plastic food containers
into pretty planters!
What's more, I will show you how
with just a few simple steps you can
mix and match them around to
constantly create fresh color combinations.
When you have
all those starter plants that need repotting,
this is a pretty, earth-friendly and inexpensive way
to get the job done.
Here's how to turn plastic containers like
yogurt tubs into pretty planters:
You can quickly develop a stash of
containers like these 24-oz yogurt tubs.
To make one planter you want to start with
two plain plastic food containers...
Drill a few holes in one container for drainage.
Spray paint your containers in coordinating colors.
You can see here that I will be making
two planters {four containers}
Leave the container with the holes
in the bottom as your main planter.
For the other container, use good kitchen scissors
to cut a pattern into the container such as this simple scallop.
This container will not have holes.
You can put a layer of sand or gravel
in this one to create a little more room
for drainage.
Now stack your containers together!
You can mix and match
and switch them up when you get bored
with one color combination.
You can triple-layer them, using an unpainted
container as your planter like I did below
~ nobody will ever know!
{wink!}
You can triple-layer them, using an unpainted
container as your planter like I did below
~ nobody will ever know!
{wink!}
Pot your houseplant in your new,
upcycled, super-cute planter...
and grab yourself a glass of lemonade or
You can see more fun upcycling projects here:
Social Media Button Installing? Tutorial here
Enjoy!
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