{"id":52176,"date":"2015-04-07T13:21:37","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T03:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=52176"},"modified":"2020-01-30T19:01:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T08:01:21","slug":"upcycled-diy-mid-century-planter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycled-diy-mid-century-planter\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycle Style:  DIY Mid Century Planter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52186\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title.jpg\" alt=\"How to make an Upcycled Midcentury planter\" width=\"690\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title-600x817.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title-330x449.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-title-338x460.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes I find discarded objects on the side of the road that have a ton of potential. I may have a project in mind instantly, or not, but regardless, it usually comes home with me.<\/p>\n<p>Walking home from the park recently I picked up a dome shaped wire object that was once the top of a bird cage. It could have become a woven lampshade, but combined with another thrifted find of a wine bucket stand, I&#8217;ve transformed it into a <strong>mid-century style wire planter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a while since I shared a big upcycling project (although I have a few in the works), and I&#8217;m really pleased how this one has turned out. Mid Century style planter stands have become super trendy of late, but they are not cheap, so I was lucky to have everything I needed on hand. My only added expense was the basket liner (about $7), some good potting mix and plants.<\/p>\n<p>It was a really easy project that took me less than an hour to complete.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52180\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycle mid century planter DIY supplies\" width=\"590\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-supplies.jpg 590w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-supplies-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-supplies-330x454.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-supplies-335x460.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wine bucket stand<\/li>\n<li>Large wire basket (I&#8217;ve used the top of a bird cage)<\/li>\n<li>3 cable ties<\/li>\n<li>Black spray paint (or colour of choice) optional<\/li>\n<li>Coconut husk basket liner (to fit size of bowl)<\/li>\n<li>Wire cutter\/heavy duty scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52179\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycle mid century planter DIY assembly\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/planter-assembly-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Sit wire basket on top of stand.<\/p>\n<p>2. Use cable ties to fasten top of stand to basket.<\/p>\n<p>3. Clip ends of cable ties.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52178\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/paint-planter-.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycle mid century planter painted \" width=\"590\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/paint-planter-.jpg 590w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/paint-planter--233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/paint-planter--330x425.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/paint-planter--357x460.jpg 357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. If desired, spray paint assembled stand the colour of your choice. Follow manufacturers recommended drying time.<\/p>\n<p>Some handy <a title=\"How To: Easy Lamp Makeover &amp; Spray Painting Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2012\/10\/how-to-easy-lamp-makeover-spray-painting-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spray Painting Tips<\/a> over here<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52188\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/potting-herb-planter.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycled planter herb garden\" width=\"590\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/potting-herb-planter.jpg 590w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/potting-herb-planter-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/potting-herb-planter-330x482.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/potting-herb-planter-315x460.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Line with coconut husk liner, fill with soil and plant as desired.<\/p>\n<p>All Done!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52177\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a mid century planter upcycled DIY\" width=\"690\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/close-up-midcentury-planter-345x460.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve chosen to plant herbs in my planter in hopes that it will save me buying pre-packaged herbs from the supermarket, but I have black thumbs so not sure how they will hold up.<\/p>\n<p>The bonus with this planter as opposed to planting directly into garden beds, is that I can move it around to chase the sun in winter, and move it out of the harsh heat in summer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are after a low maintenance alternative, succulents are easy to grow and have a mid-century vibe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52189\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished.jpg\" alt=\"DIY mid century planter\" width=\"690\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished-600x804.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished-330x442.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/upcycle-mid-century-planter-finished-343x460.jpg 343w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes I find discarded objects on the side of the road that have a ton of potential. 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