Project Idea: Mini Container Garden

 

Summer is in full swing here in Michigan and the Colorbök Design Studio is humming with garden fever. Today's seasonal DIY project combines three of my favorite things - plants, re-purposing, and pretty patterns. All you need to create your own collection of mini-planters are some tin cans, lovely papers, a bottle of Outdoor Modge Podge and a few household tools.

First, clean your can, remove the label, and dry thoroughly (be careful of sharp edges). Then measure the height of the can and cut a strip of 12" x 12" paper to the same height. Add a few pieces of double-stick tape or spray adhesive to the back of the paper and wrap it around the can. Then, coat with Modge Podge following the directions on the bottle. Once the cans are dry, punch a few drainage holes in the bottom of the container using a hammer and a thick nail. You can also use your containers as vases for cut flowers by skipping this last step and leaving the bottom intact.

Add a few small rocks to the bottom of your container to facilitate proper drainage, add your soil and plants, and you're done!

{ The papers I used for this project are from the brand new Midnight Scrap Pack, which is just one of many exciting new Colorbök products coming to Wal-Mart Stores this summer! }

  

Comments

[Debbie Buckland (NZ)]

I've just discovered outdoor Modge Podge in the shops here in NZ.... fab stuff so glad they bought this one out.

Great little projects. Thanks for the tutorial

[Teresa Godines #6857]

When I was a kid we did the same thing but with contact paper and used the cans for pencils. We were stuck with what ever patterns were available at the time. Now we have so many choice of patterned paper. I love the updated version.

[Stephmead]

very pretty. can't wait to see this in Wally World! :)

[Groovy Deb]

This paper make the plants loook even more summery!

[Jamie Keifer]

Stuff like these can add a bit of brightness to the plants, don't you think? Having a few mini containers around would definitely be nice. They would be easy enough to handle and give the garden some extra life.