Last week, I was browsing around our local bargain store (since I loves me a good bargain) and I saw that they had these cute wooden jewellery boxes for sale for $3.00 each. My wheels starting turning, and I became inspired to create a cute handmade (sort of) gift for my mom. #jewelleryboxflowerplanter
Total cost for this jewellery box planter was $6.50. The breakdown is as follows:
Wooden jewellery box: $3.00
Pansies: $1.00
Other greenery: $2.50
The other items I used (that I already had on hand) were masking tape, white spray paint, and gel Varathane stain in a dark oak colour. .
I removed the middle section by gently hammering it until it broke apart. This step was essential to leave enough depth to allow the flowers and greenery to be planted inside.
I then taped off the mirror, and spray painted it white. I also gave it a gentle sanding to smooth is out.
I then decided to apply the gel stain over the white to give it a kind of glazed weathered look.
I then planted the pansies and the greenery inside, added some moss from my garden, and voila! A pretty planter. I chose the greenery specifically for its draping effect. It reminds me of necklaces and bracelets hanging out of a jewellery box, just like how my grandmother’s jewellery box used to be.
I love how it turned out, and I also love that I was able to use this gift as decor on our buffet table at my latest brunch get together.
I enjoyed the first one so much, that I made two more 🙂
That’s it for today folks. See you again soon with another post. Until then, have a great week everyone 🙂
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I love unusual containers. This is much better than receiving jewelry!
Karen
You’re too sweet. Thank you Karen.
Super cute idea! I love using out of the ordinary pieces for planters and yours is so cute!
Thank you so much Tammy 🙂 I love transforming inexpensive items from the dollar store. It’s a weird hobby I know, but I’m okay with it.