Spotted on Food52: blogger Francesca Stone of Fall for DIY covered metal cans in marble contact paper to make stylish planters. It's no secret we'd cover every surface in marble if we could, so here goes:
Photography via Food52.
Above: To make planters for herbs such as basil or to hold succulents, all you need is empty tin cans, Styrofoam cups to make liners inside the planters, glue, a few sheets of marble contact paper, and an X-acto knife. For a full list of materials and instructions, see Food52.
Above: All plants need drainage (especially basil, which will keel over in about a minute) without it. So we'd suggest using a hammer and nail to punch a few holes in the bottom of the can before you cover it with marble contact paper. Photograph via Gina Michele.
Above: Wrap marble contact paper around a can and then trim it with an X-acto knife.
Above: For a two-tone look, cover half the metal can with plain white contact paper.
Above: We're sold.
For more easy DIY pots and planters, see:
- DIY on a Budget: $30 Mini Concrete Planters.
- Small Space DIY: Kokedama Planters.
- DIY: Countertop Herb Garden.
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