As spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to consider how to adorn your home for the season. Instead of choosing the usual spring decorations or wall art available in stores, why not create a unique piece that you can tailor to your taste? You don’t need to be a crafting pro to achieve this. In fact, you can welcome spring by crafting charming faux planters in a few simple steps using Dollar Tree crates. Simply glue two Rectangular Wooden Crates together, then attach Craft Wood Planks and Wood Dowels to form a handle across the top of the planter.
Additionally, you can tie a Natural Jute Cord to each side of the handle and hang a decorative spring-themed sign from it. Each of these Dollar Tree materials costs only $1.25, making this DIY project ideal for those on a budget. To enhance the faux planter, consider painting it in a vibrant pastel color that embodies spring. You might also add garden or spring-themed details to the wood using a stencil. If you prefer to have only real flowers in your home, you can prepare the inside of the planter to accommodate live plants.
How to create your own faux planter for spring
To craft your very own faux planter primarily using Dollar Tree supplies, start by hot gluing two wooden crates together lengthwise. Then, glue two of the wooden planks on each side of the crates. Lastly, glue a wooden dowel between the wooden planks at the top. You can then add your personal creative touches to customize this DIY planter. To hang a sign with a fun message across the top, tie a piece of the Dollar Tree jute cord to both sides of the dowels. For added ease, consider spelling out your message with Generic Letter Stickers on MixTeach Wooden Tags, then string the tags onto the cord.
If you wish to paint your planter, using spray paint instead of a brush can speed up the process. When it’s time to fill the planter, you can either add a foam block and faux flowers or modify it to hold real flowers. Just be sure to line the inside of the wooden boxes with either heavy-duty plastic lining or landscaping fabric, and drill drainage holes through the bottom of the material and the box. You can then plant your flowers as usual. Once finished, showcase the beautiful DIY spring decor in your home to celebrate the season.
