Today, I have a really easy DIY planter made from some recycling:) Using a plastic container, a store brand pediatric electrolyte, I came up with cute solution to my ever expanding need for small planters. I'm that person that will bring a plant over as a thank you for an invitation.
Here's the basics to DIY
1- strip the bottle of its label
2- carefully cut the top off
3- iron along the cut edge
4- poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage
5- take it outside for a quick spray paint, dry
6- add finishing touches
Step 3- iron along the cut edge
When working with plastic you need to be careful. The cut edge is often left very sharp and can cut little curious fingers. To prevent the sharp edges you can cover the edge with wax paper, then iron over the wax paper. You MUST use the wax paper. The iron is hot enough to melt the plastic; by using the wax paper the plastic softens from the heat, losing the "sharpness", without sticking to your iron.
Step 4- poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage
Plants must have drainage. The water that gathers in a sealed container will rot the roots. There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing" and in the case of plants too much water can kill them.
I chose this container because of the square indentation. It already had a cool shape so I just added some gold detailing to show off the lines.
Reuse, repurpose, recycle:) keep it classy
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