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drab to fab: Wastebasket Planter

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The Power Of Transformation

I love a good transformation. In life, behaviors, and even in crafting.

When we transform ourselves and the things around us for the better, we make the world a more creative place to live.
So a couple of weeks ago I came across this lovely snake plant. Beautiful isn’t it 🙂 However, the plastic grower’s container was not. And if you’ve shopped for planters before then you know they don’t come cheap.

So I decided to take a plain ole wastebasket (only $4 from Ross) and turn it into a fabulous planter.

Just like this wastebasket, you can transform your lives from drab to fab if you put forth effort and weave a pattern of focus, action, and mindfulness.

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Waste Basket Craft Project

Here is what I used: wastebasket // yarn // tape // scissors

And here is how I did it: 1// gather 4 strings of yarn together and tie a knot at the end 2// wrap a small amount of tape on the other end of the yarn to make weaving easier 3// weave the yarn between the wire grids of the wastebasket until desired pattern is completed 4// line the wastebasket with a plastic liner or trash bag to prevent leaking 5// insert your plant & you’re done!

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In case you’re wondering how long this took… about 10 hours over 2/3 days. I know this sounds like a lot of work but it is a very relaxing project to do.

Drab to Fab:Wastebasket planter! How to turn a $4 wastebasket into a beautiful planter :: becomingfab.comDrab to Fab:Wastebasket planter! How to turn a $4 wastebasket into a beautiful planter :: becomingfab.com

Tips:

1// don’t over think it… this just a series of colored lines and there is no right or wrong way of doing it. Think of it as active mediation and go with the flow.

2// four strings was the magic number to give it a full look and it prevented the string from twisting.

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Comments

  1. Michael says

    Tranae, this is gorgeous! I mean, really, very cool! Snake plants are one of my absolute favorites (they’re hearty, and it’s one plant my cat won’t attempt to eat) and I MUST try this. Seriously, I’m in love with this.

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  2. Michael says

    Tranae, this is gorgeous! I mean, really, very cool! Snake plants are one of my absolute favorites (they’re hearty, and it’s one plant my cat won’t attempt to eat) and I MUST try this. Seriously, I’m in love with this.

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