From my Archives: Originally Posted 8/22/09
Matt and I found these at a local antique store in Eads, TN. They were really different looking and made of real wood. They just needed to be cleaned up a bit. I had big plans for them.
Matt and I found these at a local antique store in Eads, TN. They were really different looking and made of real wood. They just needed to be cleaned up a bit. I had big plans for them.
This is what you need...
Planters...any size or shape
Foam Block, cut to size
Bamboo Stems (green & natural color) and Prairie Grass
Here is what I did....
Planters...any size or shape
Foam Block, cut to size
Bamboo Stems (green & natural color) and Prairie Grass
Here is what I did....
First, I cleaned them up with Pledge.
Next, I placed a foam block in the bottom of both planters.
Then, I stuck each and every bamboo stem in through the openings of the planter.
After I finished that part, I still felt like it was bare, so I found some prairie grass 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby, and stuffed that in with the bamboo stems. I cut the prairie grass and all different lengths and placed them accordingly. There, that's BETTER!
I placed them on our stone fireplace. I love they way it looks.
TOTAL: $30.00 for both
I wanted something different for our fireplace, and this seemed to be the perfect idea. What do you think??
Thank you for all your wonderful comments!!!
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21 comments:
that's really cue ashlee. i don't have a fireplace but they would look good anywhere. winter
Ashlee... how clever! I never would have thought to do that, and it really does anchor the pieces well. Good job!
Happy Met Monday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Happy Met Monday! That project seemed easy enough and it looks great. Thanks for sharing. I have a new blog, come and visit.
Those are the neatest planters and they look great by your fireplace!
Good job!
the planters look wonderful by the fireplace, very warm and welcoming
Very cool planters. What a lucky find!
Very neat planters - I have never seen tops like that !
Kammy
This is so creative! I think it looks amazing. Well done. :D
Whoa! Those are some neat planters! They look great!
Thanks for linking to me...oh wait, I just saw a recipe for chipotle chicken taco salad...totally sidetracked now.
Great idea! very creative and cute! Thanks for linking up!
those rock! I'd love to find me some of those!
cool idea!! But what amazes me is all the links!! Yikes there is a lot of stuff going on in blogger land!!
Those are so great! I never do a good job of taking care of real plants but I've been thinking about adding some sort of greenery to my house. I think I will have to try this sometime!
Love them! NEW follower :)
Those are very cute, what a great find.
Great tutorial-girl. I hope you keep getting more followers. I am so happy for you.
Cheri
Those are very interesting planters, and I LOVE what you've done with them. Very nice in front of the fireplace. Thanks for linking up!
Love it! What a clever idea and it looks so pretty!
Hurray for followers!
Thanks for joining the Show & Tell! :)
Roeshel
I LOOOVEEEE fake plant decor--these came out fabulous! :)
PS-I follow you now :) feel free to link up to me as well!
Very awesome. Yep, I likey. Thanks for the tute...I love seeing the 'how' behind all the projects.
peace.
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