30 DIY Planters That Will Give Your Houseplants New Life
Transform old containers, cans, and crates into lovely vessels for your plants!
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One of the best parts about raising plants is seeing them grow from bud to bloom! And when the container that houses your plant is also a product of your creativity, the joy expands tenfold. After all, there's nothing like seeing something you made from scratch sitting in your house or patio, adding a unique vibe and story to your space! The best way to show your creativity (and give your houseplants a new home)? By crafting one of these DIY planters, many of which are made by upcycling pots from the store or containers you already have at home! Using pretty paints, vintage canisters, mason jars, and even old cowboy boots, you can transform a mundane planter into an eclectic statement piece to add new life to your home! And did we mention that most of these DIY planter ideas are extremely budget-friendly?
Spray paint, leftover patterned tiles, recycled T-shirts, and thrifted teacups are all inexpensive items you can use to craft your own special planters. Several of these project ideas are quick and simple, which means you can pretty-up your outdoor space in the span of a single afternoon. DIY planters also make fabulous homemade presents—think unexpected gifts for dad for Father's Day! Even if you don't have a green thumb, these DIY planters will instantly inspire you to get planting. Once your container garden is complete, make it shine even brighter with these gorgeous backyard lighting ideas!
Mason Jar Painted Succulent Planters
This versatile household object shows yet another use as a home for indoor plants! When painted in pretty pastel shades and filled with beautiful succulents, these mason jar planters add the perfect pop of color and life to your home.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
Paper Bag Planters
Prove your plants can look great even when wearing a paper bag! These planters are made by placing a simple potted plant in a rolled brown paper lunch bag, wrapping it with twine and ribbon, and securing it with a bow for a dainty touch.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Painted Cinder Block Planters
Transform cinder blocks from mundane to fun with stencils and colorful paint. They make the perfect home for your outdoor plants. Plus, they won't blow over in the breeze!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Vintage Container Planters
With its quaint lettering, logos, and colors, there's nothing as simple and cute as a good vintage container. Keep the tradition alive by turning antique canisters into vessels for your succulents!
Get the tutorial at House by Hoff.
Test Tube Planters
Whether or not science is your thing, old test tubes and beakers make the perfect planters and decorations for your home! Use cylinders, ball flasks, or test tubes as water or soil planters to make a stunning statement piece for your plants.
Get the tutorial at Homemade by Carmona.
DIY Concrete Planters
Concrete planters are popular these days, but they can be a bit expensive. For a budget DIY option, make your own using plastic serving bowls and concrete spray paint.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
DIY Silhouette Planter
It’s hard to believe that this adorable little silhouette planter was once an empty Old Bay can!
Get the tutorial at Let’s Craft Instead.
DIY Outdoor Wall Planters
To bring a pop of color to your garden or patio, craft these patterned wall planters painted in bold hues.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
DIY Vintage Seed Packet Planters
Seed packets were just prettier back in the day, don’t you think? Bring that vintage charm to your planters with this easy tutorial.
Get the tutorial at Picture Box Blue.
DIY Stenciled Planter
You can make a planter that looks modern with the help of modeling paste, a stencil, and some tape—and you can do it all for around $10!
Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor.
DIY Hanging Hoop Planter
Hanging planters add great visual appeal to any setting. Opt for a more contemporary version by making this cool hoop planter.
Get the tutorial at Dans le Lakehouse.
DIY Tile Planter
For this easy project, all you have to do is glue gorgeous patterned tiles together to form a square container. Make a few planters in different patterns for an eclectic look.
Get the tutorial at Pillar Box Blue.
DIY Basket Planter
For this DIY, a basket found at a flea market receives a top-to-bottom makeover with a couple coats of semi-flat black spray paint.
Get the tutorial at Satori Design for Living.
DIY Wooden Planter Box
A wooden planter box can give your plants a chic look with hardly any work at all. This sea-green color is especially pretty.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
DIY Poured Paint Planter
Poured paint is such a fun, mesmerizing technique to apply to a planter. You'll need a variety of paint colors, a ceramic planter, and disposable cups to achieve this look.
Get the tutorial at Purely Katie.
DIY Fabric Planter
Fabric has become the material of choice for many modern planters. It looks particularly appealing in these shades of pink and orange.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
DIY Decorative Tin Can Planters
Don’t throw out those empty tin cans just yet! Instead, transform them into stunning planters using patterned napkins.
Get the tutorial at Pillar Box Blue.
DIY House Number Planter
Swap out your out-of-date house numbers for a gorgeous wall planter display featuring assorted succulents.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
DIY Painted Planter
Keep it simple by taking a terra cotta pot and painting cute daisies all over it.
Get the tutorial at PMQ for Two.
DIY Embroidered Planters
Why, yes—you can embroider a planter! All you have to do is drill holes into a wood box planter and work your magic with embroidery floss.
Get the tutorial at The Pretty Life Girls.
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