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DIY Animal Planters

January 12, 2017

Home DIY

Posted 09/12


 

DIY Animal Planters
You have probably spotted all kinds of planters across our home over the last year. I love every kind, but especially ones with character. I wanted to provide more ideas of ways to make use of what you may already have for home decor. I was so tempted to scoop up a few ceramic animal planters I had seen recently, but it occurred to me that this quirky option could be a fun alternative. These DIY animal planters take about ten minutes to create. I hijacked a few forgotten dinosaurs from the bottom of my son’s toy basket and transformed them into succulent planters and/or bookends. Here is the easy how-to….

 

 
Step 1) Cut out a box shape into the back of any rubber/plastic dinosaur or animal to make room for a succulent or air plant. I used a sharp knife to cut the starting slit and finished with scissors.

Step 2) Spray paint the animals any color you like! I love a good gold accent, and happened to have some still on hand.
 

 
Step 3) Fill the centers with your desired plant!

Now, I have not yet tested how long the plant can survive inside, so I will update on that in a few weeks. Use it in a children’s bedroom, on your office desk, or on a bedside table to change up the decor in a fun way. Here are a few examples…

 

 

 
Let me know if you give it a try! I would love to see how you use them. These planters would also be a really easy party favor for a smaller crowd.

I’ll work on more ways to change up your space on a larger scale on a low budget, but for now, hope you enjoy the glam dinos. (wink)
 

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  1. Jessica says:

    Oh my god this is brilliant! I love them so much x

    Jessica — NinetyCo 

  2. Ah! This is so cute, absolutely lovely! (Also, I love your Woody!)

  3. These are so fun, I especially like the way you’ve coloured them like ornaments

    – Natalie
    http://www.workovereasy.com

  4. Kathleen says:

    I love it! You should create a hashtag so that people can tag what crazy things they decide to guild with gold paint… I still have pumpkins I made from your last post all over my house .. ?

  5. AnneMarie says:

    This is such a brilliant idea!!!!!

  6. These are super cute! I am working on a succulent arrangement. Who knew toys would make the perfect planter.

    http://www.carlabethany.com/

  7. Paige Flamm says:

    These are so cute! I love them!

  8. erin

    says:

    Very cute! Can you share where your table lamp is from? I’m in the market for some new ones and yours caught my eye. Thanks! 🙂

  9. […] The DIY cutest desk upgrade ever (spoiler: dinosaurs + succulents) […]

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