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Mini Succulent Planters

By: Melinda Caldwell for FaveCrafts

Upcycle old cans into these adorable Mini Succulent Planters. You can use them to decorate your home or give these out as budget-friendly wedding favors. Succulents are great starter plants and these small aluminum cans make for the perfect planter to hold your mini succulent. You can also decorate the tin to reflect your wedding or baby shower theme, or decorate them to match your house. So next time you find yourself with some empty tuna or soup cans, set them aside and turn them into these adorable mini planters.

Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting

SeasonSpring

Materials:

  • 1-3 cans
  • 1 can spray paint
  • 1-3 sheets scrap book paper
  • 1 sheet vinyl
  • 1-3 succulents
  • Dirt for planting

 

Instructions:

  1. Peel label off of can, spray paint cans. Let dry.
     
  2. Cut strips of scrap book paper and glue together.
     
  3. Using a vinyl cutting machine, cut vinyl words and apply to can.
     
  4. Add dirt and succulents to can.

Why You'll Love This Gardening Craft

1. Budget-Friendly Decor: Upcycling old cans into Mini Succulent Planters is a great way to decorate your home on a budget. Instead of spending money on expensive planters, you can create your own unique and stylish planters using materials you already have on hand.

2. Eco-Friendly Upcycling: By repurposing old cans into Mini Succulent Planters, you are helping to reduce waste and minimize your environmental impact. Instead of throwing away those empty cans, give them new life as cute planters for your succulents.

3. Personalized Gifts: Mini Succulent Planters make for thoughtful and personalized gifts. Whether you're giving them as wedding favors, baby shower favors, or just as a gift for a friend, you can customize the tin to reflect the recipient's preferences or the theme of the event. It's a creative and thoughtful way to show someone you care.

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