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Unique DIY Succulent Planter Upcycling Craft

Create a unique DIY succulent planter with our fun upcycling craft idea. We hope this craft will open your eyes to seeing thrifted and unwanted items in a whole need way!

Upcycled wheelbarrow succulent planter.

Upcycling Crafts: Unique DIY Succulent Planter

We love a good upcycling craft and this wheelbarrow succulent planter is a new favorite! When we spotted the wheelbarrow in a thrift store, we knew it could be upcycled into something really cute!

A DIY succulent planter is perfect because it is unexpected and adds a touch of greenery. You can follow this same tutorial to transform all kinds of everyday objects into charming homes for your succulents, like vintage teacups, discarded wine bottles, or even old boots!

Think outside the box when browsing thrift stores, flea markets, or even your garage. You never know what you will find to upcycle into one-of-a-kind succulent planters.

Join our crafting community to find more nature-inspired DIYs and upcycled craft ideas. It feels good to repurpose, upcycle and create with nature!

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Wooden wheelbarrow

How to Make a Unique DIY Succulent Planter

I shared the tutorial for this DIY succulent planter on a Facebook Live which you can watch here. Or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.

Start by painting your wooden wheelbarrow with white chalky paint and letting it dry.

Painting the wooden wheelbarrow white.

Peel the ply off the napkins and cut down to size.

Cutting decorative paper napkins.

Brush a layer of Decoupage or Mod Podge onto the wheelbarrow and press the napkin on top. Gently press the paper napkin down to make sure the surface is covered.

gluing paper napkins onto the wooden wheelbarrow.

Once dry add a bit of wax on the surface and then place the Chalky Couture stencil on top and press gently into the wax. Next, take your paste and spread it over the stencil. Remove the stencil and let dry.

Removing a stencil revealing a phrase.

Next, line the wheelbarrow with plastic.

Adding plastic into the wheelbarrow.

Fill with rocks, soil and your succulents.

Upcycled wheelbarrow succulent planter.

See how easy that was? This sweet planter can be placed on a side table, nightstand or anywhere you want a touch of nature. Is this something you can see yourself making? Leave us a comment below to let us know. Happy upcycling!

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Unique DIY Succulent Planter Upcycling Craft

Jane and Sonja
Create a unique DIY succulent planter with our fun upcycling craft. We'll show you how to upcycle a wheel barrow into a lovely plant display.
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Materials
  

  • Wooden wheelbarrow we got ours from the thrift store
  • Decorative paper napkins
  • Chalky white paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Decoupage or Mod Podge
  • Succulents and rocks
  • Chalky Couture materials

Instructions
 

  • Start by painting your wooden wheelbarrow with white chalky paint and letting it dry.
  • Peel the ply off the napkins and cut down to size.
  • Brush a layer of Decoupage or Mod Podge onto the wheelbarrow and press the napkin on top. Gently press the paper napkin down to make sure the surface is covered.
  • Once dry add a bit of wax on the surface and then place the Chalky Couture stencil on top and press gently into the wax. Next, take your paste and spread it over the stencil. Remove the stencil and let dry.
  • Next, line the wheelbarrow with plastic.
  • Fill with rocks, soil and your succulents.
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