Rustic Painted Garden Planters

Next to the thrill of the hunt, is surely the thrill

of creating something for next to nothing.

Spray paint is one of my favorite ways to transform

and renew something old or outdated.

In this case, I had two square plastic garden planters

from Dollar Tree that looked a bit too new.

I picked up these planters recently so I could 

"transplant" two indoor topiary that I already had.

I began by using Rust-Oleum spray paint in 

Heirloom White.  I used three coats on each planter

allowing each coat to dry well before applying another.

Next I used my large (5") French Script Number

stencils, some black acrylic paint,and stenciled

the numbers onto each container.

Once the stenciled numbers were dry, I used a 

220 grit (fine grit) sandpaper, and distressed the edges 

and surfaces of the planter.  I did not bother painting 

the inside as it would not show.

Next I used some Rust-Oleum clear matte sealer

to protect my design, and prevent any 

chipping of paint.

I placed each topiary in their new pots, and 

surrounded each with burlap scraps to fill the pot.

The burlap balanced out the pots so they didn't look

too fancy.  I wanted them pretty, but still

 rustic-farm-house-ey.

All done, and residing next to my 

Junky Tiered Stand (for now at least) 

If you missed how I made this Junky Stand 

you can read about it here.

Total cost: $2 for the square planters since

I already had everything on hand.

Not too shabby.

Thank you so much for creating and 

decorating with me here at twelveOeight.

Don't forget to link up your latest

projects and see who was featured

at the Pretty Things Party Monday night!!

(live @ 5pm PST)

xo, Tanya 

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