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Friday, 9 May 2014

... and an Upcycled Boot Planter

When Matt said he was thinking of getting some new work boots, I immediately started thinking about what I could do with the old ones! I managed to grab them before they ended up in the bin.... to use as a plant pot of course!
I started with the pair of boots....
... removed the insoles...
... and drilled some holes in the bottom for drainage. Depending on the type of boot/sole you may be able to skip this, especially if there are already holes in it!
Next step was to fill it with compost and then add the plants. I chose a mix of bedding plants, including white geranium, french marigolds and trailing lobelia. The plan is that these will give a nice mix of colour and heights.
Give it a good water and you're done! This was such a quick project but adds a bit of interest and fun amongst my other pots.
At the moment, the boot still looks a bit new, but I reckon after being outside for a while it will start to blend in. I've also still got the other boot to use.... any ideas on what to plant in it?!
 
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20 comments:

  1. liniecat9 May 2014 at 22:31

    I did this years ago with some similar red boots and hung them on a fence from their laces.
    they lasted for years and had trailing perennials in. Yours look great and yes they do weather fabulously!

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:26

      Ooh I bet the red boots looked lovely! Great idea to hang from them their laces! x

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  2. Kate9 May 2014 at 23:20

    A brilliant idea, looks really good.

    Kate x

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  3. Celtic Thistle10 May 2014 at 08:13

    Great idea! How about herbs in the other one?

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  4. Gayle11 May 2014 at 12:43

    Great idea, thanks for sharing.....

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  5. Run 'n Stitch11 May 2014 at 21:10

    What a cute idea!! Geraniums and lobelia....two of my favorites. Pinning!

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:28

      Thanks Kathi! I can't wait till they start to flower :) x

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  6. Free Spirit Designs12 May 2014 at 15:06

    Aww what a fun idea! It will look even better once the plants have matured too. I've gone through so many welly boots i always mean to use the old ones as planters but never seem to get round to it! :)

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:30

      Thanks! I've seen ideas on Pinterest using welly boots as strawberry planters - reckon that would be a fun project! x

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  7. Lucy Blossom12 May 2014 at 18:32

    What a great way to use old boots, definitely some fabulous upcycling

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  8. Anonymous13 May 2014 at 09:11

    I love this, I wish now I'd kept my sons old wellies as he grew out of them instead of handing them on to my sister for her kids.

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:31

      I'm sure your sister's kids appreciated the wellies! Maybe you could ask for them back once they've outgrown them ;) x

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  9. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods14 May 2014 at 22:09

    My boys would think this was so cool! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity at our Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Join us again on Saturday to show off your latest projects!

    ~ Ashley

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:32

      Thanks Ashley, we love your link party! x

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  10. Pickle Lily15 May 2014 at 05:41

    Great idea - I like your choice of plants! Jo x

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    1. Craftysiany15 May 2014 at 21:33

      Thanks Jo! Fingers crossed the colours will go well together once they start flowering :) x

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