Upcyle Flea Market Finds Into Stunning DIY Planters: Pros Share the Easy How-Tos

Your local flea market or even a recycling bin is the place to find absolute treasures. Items like baskets, watering cans, and more can enhance the look of your space with beautiful and functional DIY planters. In this article, we’ll show you a few ways to make them.

How to Spot Potential DIY Planters

DIY pro Jeannine Rose shares a few secrets on how to spot the perfect planters while thrifting. She recommends looking for pieces that make you feel creative. However, don't underestimate the importance of functionality. Ask yourself if the items would work as a planter and if they could be practical for your home instead of just sitting there. Here are a few DIY planter ideas.

From Watering Can to Pot

If you have old watering cans you don't use, they can become perfect planters for petite potted plants or fresh-cut garden blooms. It will look great as a decoration for your space or as a unique gift to a friend.

You can make it by applying two to three light coats of high-gloss orange paint to a small watering can. After it dries, fill it with water and put some just-picked garden blooms or a small potted plant. Voilá!

Convert Your Old Colander

Colanders can be made into a charming planter as they already have built-in drainage, says Rose. Plus, if they have handlers, you can easily move them around your house if you want to.

Simply line the colander with a piece of burlap, add soil, and tuck plants into the soil. Make sure to find a place where it can be exposed to bright light and water it regularly.

From Teapot To Stunning Vase

A teapot found at a thrift store can get a quick makeover. What you need to do is place it on a piece of newspaper and paint it with spray paint.

Add another coat later, and after it dries, fill it with a block of soaked floral foam. Then, insert blooms and greenery into the foam to form the desired shape.