Tutorial - How to Crochet a Plant Pot Cozy

Quick and easy crochet pattern

Tutorial at Set Free My Gypsy Soul Blog

"Plants are awesome. They instantly put good energy and positive vibes into your home and work space, and some even clean and purify the air.  But sometimes they can be neglected and sit sadly in boring ugly brown pots... add a little gypsy soul charm and yarnbomb them with this fast and simple crochet pattern using popcorn or bobble stitch, and double (US single) crochet".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Plant Stand

Easy, fool proof tutorial that anyone can do

Tutorial at The Rugged Rooster Blog

"This project will literally cost under 6 dollars if you have all the tools on hand. You can also rent tools for fairly cheap, or, get the hardware store to make your cuts! It cost us nothing as we have a scrap pile and all of the needed tools, stains and varnishes. Love free! Just gets me happy inside. Keep on reading to find out how to make these West Elm Inspired Plant Stands for next to nothing. Take that extra 100 bucks and splurge on you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Dr. Seuss Inspired Planters

Thing 1 & Thing 2 pots made with milk cartons

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"I started discovering Dr Seuss through my boys and with the help of the storytime program at the local library. "Green Eggs and Ham" was our favorite for a long time and because of our picky eater, you could often hear my husband and I tell our son “Try them, try them! You may like them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Miniature Desert Garden

Plant succulents and cacti in a half a wine barrel, and add some coarse sand

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"We had so much fun making this little desert fairy garden, I wanted to share “how we did it” with you. The main house is made from a wooden tissue box that's covered in bark strips for a rustic look. We added a porch to give the fairies a place to relax and watch those glorious desert sunsets and installed solar powered lights so the little folk could live off the grid. And when nature calls there's even a little outhouse with a long drop".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cachepot with Shelf Liners

Make an ornamental container for your plants

Tutorial at Two Plus Cute Blog

"DIY cachepots to match your style, using adhesive shelf liners! A quick, frugal and easy solution for newly bought indoor plants with ugly pots. All you need is leftover scraps from shelf liners and scissors. Upcycling and decorating in one DIY go.  Thε idea came to me when I was painting mom’s spicy yellow kitchen and I wanted to add a living plant to style (I am using the word “style” with extreme platitude here) the room. I found a plant but it came with a plain plastic pot and I wanted to cover that. I had one scrap piece left from lining the cabinets and it so happened it was just the right size to dress the pot".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Covered Planter

Recycle a large ice cream container into a pretty planter

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"A fabric covered planter is a great and inexpensive way to brighten up your home decor. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add interest (or cuteness) to any boring or empty space in your home, inside and outside. Plus if you’re using an ice cream container as I did, you get the chance to go green by recycling an item you normally throw in the garbage. You can use any container size and any fabric type or pattern, even scraps of fabric if you have many as I do. You can make this project holiday related as I did for this project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hand-Painted Planter

This planter is adorable and easy to paint

Tutorial at Style & Spice Blog

"This hand-painted planter is very bright and happy.  I am typically drawn to more neutral colored geometric designs, but this turned out so fun that it's hard not to love.  It would be the perfect addition to add a pop of color to your home.  You can use it to hold flowers on your windowsill, as an herb planter in the kitchen, or even use it to hold pens and pencils in the office.  The painting technique itself is very simple.  Since the flowers are so abstract, it's hard to make mistakes".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Spice Tins into Wall Art

Turn old containers into urban wall art

Tutorial at Lately with Katie Blog

"I have an awesome DIY wall art idea for you!  I know decorating a new home is a slow process, we both reached a point where we were over the projects, painting and decorating. But there has been this one wall that just kept poking at me, like a thorn in my side. You ever have that one plain wall in your house that you are constantly looking at to fill? It drove me crazy! All that white, empty space starring you down. Ugh! Well not anymore! I had just finished my cinnamon tin spice container and then it hit me. Without further ado here it is".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Concrete Block Planter

Project is also uber cheap – costing around $8 (excluding plants).

Tutorial at Homeology Blog

"This outdoor project has been on my to-do list for quite some time but only came together as a part of the #LowesDIYDays. I put off making one because concrete planters have been done before and I try to keep things fresh here. But when I saw the shape and form of these blocks at Lowes, I knew I was going to cave. And now I kick myself for hesitating so long because this planter is admittedly awesome".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Polymer Clay Adobe House Planter

Bring a little southwestern into your home decor

Tutorial at Plaster & Disaster Blog

"There are tons of of pretty projects on the internet, but these beautiful little clay planters out of oven bake clay kept popping into my head (and my Pinterest feed)....In dreaming up my own take on the project, I was inspired by the adobe houses that I saw in New Mexico around the holidays.  We visit Brad’s grandparents in Albuquerque every year and I love the landscape and the new (to me) shapes of plants and houses".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Planter Cover

So bright and joyful -- perfect for Summer!

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"When I set out to create summer inspired crochet planters, two things popped in my head: ridges and bright colors. It wasn't until after I purchased the yarn and plopped it in my basket that I was reminded of rainbow sherbet. Then, after I set the finished planter down and stepped back, I realized the horizontal ridges are reminiscent of that classic childhood craft, yarn wrapped cans. I love these! What a joyful combination of memories these bring back! I'm so happy they greet me every time I walk up to my kitchen sink. Bring some joy to your plants with a Summer Sherbet Crochet Planter Cover of your own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fruit Planters

Create the planter, then add plants to transform into a real looking fruit

Tutorial at Makoccino Blog

"In this cute and happy home decor series, I'm going to show how to make these pineapple and strawberry planters for succulents and other plants! They are easy and fun to make and make any room super cute! Things you will need: Terracotta Pots (I used flower pots of two different sizes so I didn't have to replant the succulents. You can find them in flower shops or craft stores".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Upcycled Tin Can Vase

Perfect for holding flowers, a plant, or pencils

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"It shouldn't surprise anyone to hear that I'm a fan of creating upcycled crafts, after all my tagline at SewforSoul is 'Because life's celebrations shouldn't cost the Earth'.  In keeping with this, the female guests at our recent Easter party were each gifted with an empty cat food tin! Thankfully, I washed and altered the cans first".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Falling Plant Home Decor

Easy idea to make any space look more cozy

Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog

" I love plants and flowers, but I always tend to kill them. However, I know how important having nature around the house is, so I don´t give up on plants, I just opt for fake nature. To me, having nature (natural or fake) can really transform any space. It can go from blah, to cozy and fresh with just some green thrown in there.  I do need more green in my life and o my house, so this is a start. Here I show you step by step how to make this falling plant, cascade plant, hanging plant".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Planter Decorations

Embellish with some beads if you like

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Spring is the time of flowers!  All kinds of different ones…..but just in case the weather isn’t cooperating with you, here is something super quick you can sew up today and give yourself some little Spring hope!  There are two shapes– a simple 6 petal flower and a tulip.  These would be perfect to stick in a little flower pot on Mother’s Day".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Plant Markers with Cork

Make any kitchen or herb garden look pretty

Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog

"I love my little cork markers – and not because I don’t know what Basil looks like – but because they look soooooo cute!!  These cork markers are great for herbs and veggies that you are growing from a seed – and genuinely need a marker for, and they are also great to add to a gift or just make your garden and kitchen look pretty!  I love giving herbs in a pot as a birthday or hostess/host gift, and these little things really do add that special finishing touch! In the mean time, they are making my garden herb patch look all fancy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Plant Seeds in Eggshells

Start the planting season with this fresh spring-time tutorial

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"Spring time again. My wishes for a garden have remained - wishes only :) Which doesn't stop us from making plans and getting ready for the planting season on the balcony! If you use eggs for your breakfast, handle the eggshells with a little care and you'll get yourself lovely seed planters - zero cost and ecological! Read on to see how".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Paint a Glass Planter

Project uses nail polish and a recycled jar

Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog

"Is there any feel of spring at yours end? Here its started wonderfully! I can see small buds of the plants. I decided to have a little plant in my room this spring, So today I will be sharing a super easy and fun idea on how you can get a mini plant around you. I was working on glass paints for my customers and there were some leftover glass paints were going to dry! So I used those here".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Restyle a Terracotta Pot

The design is up to you - polka dots, herringbone, chevron, stripes, etc.

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Today’s issue is pretty near to my heart. If you follow us on Instagram you probably know I have a little family of growing cacties: exactly, they’re growing and I’m so sad they’re dieing because the original vases are way too small. Beyond this, I discovered that the original soil in which they’re sold practically kills them after the first month or so. How cruel is this? And mine have been in there for more than 6 months!!  Now you understand my anxiety and need of brand new vases. So I found these gorgeous terracotta vases, with hole at the bottom (that’s fundamental) and water draining plate. Yeah, but the orangey brown colour put me out. So here’s a quick guide to give style to terracotta vases".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Holiday Plant Cover

Make a 4" house-plant special for the holidays

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"It's almost time to deck the halls with red and green! (I know last week I was all "Halloween, YAY!," and now I'm all "Christmas, WooHoo!," and you're all "I'm getting whiplash over here and what about Thanksgiving anyway?" Welcome to my brain.) The end of November means it's time to change out the crochet planter covers in my kitchen. This month while watch-listening to TV I crocheted up a few Santa-inspired sleeves so my plants can spread the Christmas cheer, and I've written it down so you can, too".... Read more