Your ads will be inserted here by
Easy AdSense.
Please go to the plugin admin page to paste your ad code.
The best part of this DIY plant stand is I made it from scraps. I was inspired by this plant stand I purchased at a farmer’s market for $15.00. It’s the first thing I ever bought at a local, open air market in Littleton and I love it. And, I could use several around the house to showcase my ever expanding collection of {live} plants.
Here is my version. I had 2 pieces of culled wood from Home Depot for 50 cents each. I used my table saw to cut the pieces. I attempted to use a router to add some detail, but it was my first attempt and let’s just say it did not end well.
I think I need more practice! And, a table! ( Uh, you think, Laura)?
So I ditched the router and stuck to the basics. I started with the base of the stand and stacked and nailed two squares together for added height and a little dimension.
Then I used my table saw to cut the square of scrap wood for the top of the stand to keep it in proportion to the base.
Sidenote: If you have not found the bin of “culled” wood at Home Depot, go find it. ”My Home Depot” keeps it in the back next to the industrial table saw. All of the culled wood pieces are marked in red and are 50 cents! I have found some great scraps!
Here’s the finished plant stand/post. This was seriously a 15 minutes project. Seriously.
Your ads will be inserted here by
Easy AdSense.
Please go to the plugin admin page to paste your ad code.
I added a coat of primer and a few coats of a shade of gray from the “oops” paint at Home Depot( 50 cents):
Here is the completed project for under $2.00. Now, I just need a plant!
LINKING UP TO:
HOUSEWIFE HOW TO
What a great idea! And such an adorable plant stand to boot! Nice work….
hugs x
Crystelle
I did something really similar for the front porch. Front porch sign and stands and then painted up some terracotta pots to go on them but have yet to plant flowers in them. Making our house a home
Great project! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
How clever! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Oh I wish I could do things like this! Love the stand – Now if only I could convince my husband that I’m in good standing with saws and paints…
well done! Have you been by Katherines Corner today? There is a surprise for you xo
Yeah! Thank you Katherine! I just emailed you :0) laura
I have not attempted an electric saw. I can just hear my husband – You got some splaining to do Lucy. Where are your fingers?!! After reading your post, I may just attempt it. I have plants sitting on the floor in the entryway. Home Depot here I come. Rhonda
Go for it! I got some cute gloves to wear too! Like Nicole from Rehab Addict :0) love her!
Well that looks easy!