I’m always looking for nifty ways to use my recycled handmade scrap fabric twine and today I have a project that not only uses recycled fabric scraps, but an old yoghurt rub as well.
I’ve been holding onto the empty tubs that my favourite yoghurt comes in, because they are the perfect size to store pencils and other random craft bits. Today I decided that they would also make the perfect small planters for my growing succulent collection, ideal to cover up ugly plastic pots and prevent water damage to surfaces.
So easy to make, once your twine is prepared, it only takes a few minutes to glue it and you are done!
You will need:
- Plastic food container (washed) – It doesn’t matter if it has print on it as you will cover it up with the twine, glass will work too
- Handmade scrap fabric twine – full tutorial with video here – about 4m
- Hot glue gun
- 3-4 glue sticks
How to:
Caution: Hot glue can burn so please be careful. If you get hot glue on your skin run it under cold water immediately.
1. Make your fabric twine. I used about 4m in total, but the amount you need will depend on your container.
2. Starting at the top, glue on the twine and work all the way down in a spiral. Glue on a bit at a time until you are done. Depending on the plastic your container is made of the heat of the glue may warp the sides so use the glue sparingly.
All done! How easy was that?!
Now you can use it as a planter, to hold pens or other craft supplies. The possibilities are endless.
I’m really enjoying hunting out unusual succulent plants, it must be my collectors instinct. I found this one at a local flea market, I don’t know its name but it’s very interesting and I love how the little baby plants shoot right out of the branches. When it grows a bit larger I’ll replant it into a bigger pot.
If you want to plant directly into this pot for outdoor use, punch a few holes in the bottom for drainage, but keep in mind that the fabric may become a bit mildewy if it gets too wet.
Lovely, as usual!
I’m a big fan of your ideas, thank you for sharing 😉
Thank you Maria, your comments are always a welcome encouragement. 🙂
Another great idea of yours. I just love them, so I just keep dreaming and add them to my Pinterest collection to “get to” one day … :0) Thank you!
pretty pretty! I have a craft gossip post scheduled for this evening that features your tutorial: https://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=87790 –Anne
Love love love it!! I want one! Thanks for the instructions so I can get one! 😉
I love this! I have recently been OBSESSED with succulents and their current pots are just too boring. I will definitely have to do this. By the way, your succulent is adorable. I will have to go out and find some more unique ones, as well.
Sorry i am new here but I love all your udeas, could you re-publish or repost how to make a.twine cloth, or fabric that you used for your flower pot? Thanks and keep it up!
You can find the instructions here https://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2014/04/scrapbusting-handmade-scrap-fabric-twine.html
Love this! And I love the colourful background on all your photos! So fun.
Really lovely!! So glad I came across your site