May #DIYPROJECT CHALLENGE
Remakes & Knock-offs
This month’s challenge was to find an expensive designer item and build a low-cost DIY version of it.
Great designer items are distinguished by details in the design that are well-thought out and artfully crafted.
The challenge in remaking a designer piece successfully is not just to figure out how to imitate a look, but capture the feelings and details that give the piece its upleveled feel.
Be sure to check out the other amazing projects from the bloggers I teamed up with at the end of this post (HERE).
ANTHROPOLOGIE HANGING PLANTER REMAKE
I love the look of this Anthropologie hanging wall planter. The geometric lines and simple gold ring are the perfect compliments to accent a small plant and bring life to a wall.
But the $198 price tag, could stretch a LOT further for wall decor — hello DIY. I was able to make a similar planter for just $14 in materials with some existing tools.
I love the terrazzo feel, because if you can’t tell, I’m LOVING the terrazzo planter trend for spring (just see this carton upcycle planter DIY).
I snagged this cute terrazzo planter for $6 at target, but when I went online it’s listed for $8. So check your local store vs online if you want to possibly save $2!
DIY Anthropologie Hanging Planter
Create a DIY version of a chic Anthropologie hanging planter for just $14 vs $198
Materials
- Ceramic or Terra Cotta Plant pot, about 6″ wide*
- Macrame Hoop** — 15-19″ diameter
- Plant, Rocks & Dirt for pot (mine was $5 all in)
- Rust-Oleum Metallic Aged Vintage Gold Spray Paint
Tools
- Piece of Painters Tape OR Masking Tape
- Glass / Tile Drill Bit — 1/4 in
- Drill
- Needle Nose Pliers — I like these
- Tin Sips (optional — if your pliers can cut you might not need these)
Instructions
- Cut & Bend the hoop ends — Use the tin snips or pliers to make a cut in your hoop then use your needle nose pliers to bend each end into a right angle so that the hoop wire goes around then straight up and down.
- Optional: Paint your hoop — If you decide to paint, just spray one side, wait til it’s dry, then spray the other side and let it dry completely before moving on to the next step.
- Drill Holes in the planter pot —Drill a hole on each side of the planter. Place a piece of painters tape across before drilling— this will help keep the planter from chipping. My measurements 1 1/4" from the top of the planter and towards the back of the pot instead of centered. Mark the hole on the tape with a pen or sharpie and drill the hold using a glass / ceramic drill bit (I used 1/4 in.)
- Attach the planter to the hoop —To secure your planter to the hoop, just slide one wire end into one of the drilled holes, then gently work and twist the wire to slide the other wire end into the other hole.
- Add a plant — I started with a layer of rocks for drainage, then planted my pant and secured it in place with a little extra soil and a layer of marble rocks on top.
- Hang it up! — I used a small nail to hang it on, but I plan to switch it out for a small gold one for a more polished look.
step 02: Drill holes in the planter pot
MEASURING:
You’ll need to drill a hole on each side of the planter for the wires of your hoop to go into.
Place a piece of painters tape across where you want the hole to be — this will help keep your planter from chipping as you drill the hole.
Horizontal Distance — I measured down about 1 1/4 inches from the top of my planter for hole placement. You want your hole to be farther down than your 1″ wire bend so that the wire doesn’t stick up out of your pot.
You can also go lower than 1.25″ if you like the look, but you’ll need to keep your hole above the upper half of the pot in order for it to be balanced.
Vertical Distance — Since my planter was square, I drilled my hole towards the back end of the pot to allow it to sit more flush against the wall. You can drill in the middle as well, depending on your pot shape, but make sure to keep the hole on the back (wall) side of your planter.
DRILLING THE HOLE:
Mark your hole placement on the tape with a pen or sharpie — evenly on either side of your panter — and drill the hold using a glass / ceramic drill bit (I used 1/4 in.)
It’s important to use a bit that works on tile or ceramic because other kinds of regular bits are duller and can tear up your planter pot.
When drilling, do it carefully and don’t apply too much pressure or the area around the hole can chip off.
Hang it up!
I used a small nail to hang it on, but I plan to switch it out for a small gold one for a more polished look.
This would also make a cute — and super unique — front door wreath!
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What do you think — do you like this planter remake? Are you going to DIY one for your wall? leave a comment below, or use #neverskipbrunch
Wow! This was a huge savings you really made a perfect planter on a budget. I am pinning this one since I will be giving this project a try.
Happy Mother’s Day, Kippi
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
xo,
Cara
I love how this turned out! Your pot is way cuter than Anthropologie’s. 🙂
Awe thanks Rachel!
I do think the terrazzo planter definitely upleveled this piece 🙂
This is an amazing DIY! Love the look of this planter-actually more than the Anthro one! Such a great craft.
Caitlin
Definitely going to give this one a go. I love how easy it is! I’ve been meaning to add some hanging plants to my room for ages.
This come out so cute & you can’t beat that price!!
I love the way this turned out, it looks stunning! I’m definitely going to save it for future DIY ideas to tackle.