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March 13, 2016 · 42 Comments

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter

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DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

I love, love, love house plants.Ā  Sadly, they do not love, love, love me back.Ā  It’s a one-sided love affair that usually ends up with someone dying.Ā  Not me, obviously.Ā  The house plant.

Take, for example, my most recent craft store experience:

So there I was, standing in line at the craft store, making small talk with the other people in line.Ā  A lady pointed out the faux succulent and commented about how much she liked it.Ā  Here’s a brief synopsis of our conversation:

Lady 1: That succulent is really fun!

Me: Yeah, and I can’t kill it.

Lady 2: But aren’t succulents really hard to kill?

Me: I guess not.Ā  I killed mine.

(hangs head in shame)

This project all started with a little inspiration from another blogger.Ā  I saw this Magnetic Daffodil Planter on pinterest, and the idea of upcycling spice containers has been on my mind ever since.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

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DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter – Supplies

  • an empty pepper or other spice container
  • white spray paint
  • washi tape – I used Scotch Expressions
  • craft foam
  • faux succulent – from the craft store floral department
  • hot glue
  • small magnets

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter – Tutorial

Step 1 – Tear Apart and Paint

Do NOT do as I did, and attempt to use a butter knife to pry off the top of the pepper shaker.Ā  This was almost as bad as the time that I stabbed myself in the thumb with a razor blade while upcycling some glass Coca-Cola bottles.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

Considering there is an adhesive holding the plastic lid and the metal container together, heat is your best friend.Ā  Bring a pot of water to a simmer and dunk the pepper container in the water.Ā  After a few minutes of exposure to the hot water, the lid will pop right off.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

Allow the metal container to cool and dry thoroughly before applying a few thin coats of white spray paint.

Step 2 – Washi Tape Time

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

You may have noticed that the washi tape that I selected has two parts – green and pink.Ā  For this project, I only wanted the green part.Ā  I just took a pair of scissors and cut the strips of washi tape down the center before applying them to the painted container.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

“But what happened to the pink washi tape,” you may ask.Ā  Don’t worry.Ā  My 3-year-old son made sure no tape went to waste, and decorated his juice cup to match mommy’s craft project.Ā  Waste not.Ā  Want not.

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Step 3 – Get “Planting”

Cut a piece of green craft foam down to size – so that it fits snugly in the painted container.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

Then cut your faux succulent stem down to size.Ā  I used 4 small sprigs cut from the larger stem.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

Stick these smaller sprigs into the craft foam, and arrange as desired.

Step 4 – It’s Magnetizing

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

Using hot glue, add 2 magnets to the back of the container.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

DIY Magnetic Succulent Planter - this super simple DIY upcycle craft project transforms an old pepper shaker into a beautiful magnetic planter for a succulent or other plant of choice.

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Comments

  1. Chanell @ Hobnail House says

    March 17, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Clicked through HomeTalk to tell you how much I love this project!

    Reply
    • aimee says

      March 29, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks so much Chanell!

      Reply
  2. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Love this! So simple but super cute. Visiting from DIY Sunday Showcase party.

    Reply
    • aimee says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:08 am

      Thanks for clicking through Victoria!

      Reply
  3. Bonnie @ Our Secondhand House says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    All I can say is “me too”. I joke that house plants have chosen death over living with me. lol I absolutely love this idea. It’s so cute. I would love for you to share this at the Friday Favorites link party going on now.
    ~Bonnie

    Reply
  4. Suzy says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    This is such a fun upcycling idea. Thanks for the tips about removing the plastic lid. I will be pinning this.

    Reply
    • aimee says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Thanks for sharing Suzy!

      Reply
  5. Leslie says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I’m the same way with indoor plants. I read somewhere that snake plants were nearly indestructible. It looks like I might be in the process of proving that wrong. Time to go get some faux succulents!

    Reply
    • aimee says

      March 30, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Ha! Sounds like I may have to look into snake plants!

      Reply
  6. lorraine Williamson says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:31 am

    I’ve been looking at faux succulents for crafting ideas too saw this cute wreath where is the best place to get inexpensive succulents would love to know. I have one real jade plant can’t have more because I think my cat would eat it he thinks the jade plant is his buddy. Get mad when I take it out of the window to water it. Have a great Easter

    Reply
    • aimee says

      May 3, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Hi Lorraine. I would check your local dollar store. I have seen some succulents there lately. Otherwise, try to catch a sale at Michaels or JoAnn.

      Reply
  7. Robin says

    March 25, 2016 at 4:34 am

    So adorable! I’m thinking end of year teachers gifts šŸ™‚ thanks so much for sharing w/ Monday Funday-I’m featuring this fun little planter next week xo

    Reply
  8. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    March 27, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    This is BRILLIANT!!!! What a great upcycle. Thanks for sharing at The DIY Collective! šŸ™‚ Hope you are doing well, friend!

    Reply
  9. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I love a good upcycled project, and this certainly is one! Pinning!

    Reply
    • aimee says

      May 3, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Thanks for sharing, Jenny!

      Reply
  10. Mila says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Thanks so much for linking up last week.
    Your beautiful planter has been featured šŸ™‚

    xx
    Mila

    Reply
    • aimee says

      April 26, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Thanks so much for the feature, Mila!!

      Reply
  11. Sadie Seasongoods says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:08 am

    What a fantastic repurpose- I adore it! Would love if you’d link up to Talk of the Town. šŸ™‚ http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-link-party-14/

    Reply

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