DIY Planters

Well, it may not officially be Summer here in the United States just yet, but it sure feels like it! Warm weather always turns my attention to our outdoor spaces & plants, which I love. I have been inspired by so many clever DIY planters as of late & wanted to share a few of my favorites with you.

1. Mason jars are amongst my favorites & this Mason jar wall planter by Not Just a Housewife is terrific!

2. These stump planters by The Crafty Tulip are a beautifully organic way to plant some various foliage.

3. I love the brightly painted recycled tire planters featured on Studio G. Also found a link to Design Sponge's tutorial showing how to make wine bottle Tiki torches...brilliant!

4. Apartment Therapy shows how to spruce up your fence with colorful hanging pots.

5. Kelly of SucculentLOVE shared a tutorial on the Mint Design blog showing how to create a DIY Sweet Love Garden Planter.

6. And, just for something extra fun & quirky, check out The Thrillz of Hillz's tutorial showing how to make a planter out of a plastic toy animal!

Hammer It Out

Hammer It Out features hand-cut stainless steel accessories created by Austin-based artisan Megan Russell. Since the items are made of stainless steel, they will not rust or tarnish over time. Megan's goal is to create beautiful, yet functional, items. I love the large flower pot (pictured) that has holes for drainage and a tray for over flow that is also stainless steel. The wrap vase is a very unique home decor item that has been sealed with silicone on the inside allowing it to handle fresh flowers or acted as a hanging planter. Megan also offers several different clocks and she accepts custom orders if you have a specific design in mind. You can visit Megan in person at Shop Crafty to be held in Austin on October 16.