I have tons of projects that just sit and sit (while collecting dust). Well, this is one that is sitting no more. The sad thing about it is that it only took twenty minutes. Why would you let a twenty minute project just sit and sit? Wish I knew! Anyways, I’m in love with my free and quick DIY Upcycled Plant Hanger!
I’m pretty sure you get the gist on how to make it, but I’ll break it down for you just in case.
1. Step one : Get a cute planter and put a plant in it.
(Kitty photobombing … seriously, he wouldn’t move!)
2. Step two : Find an old belt.
Step 3 : Cut the buckle off the belt. Cut the belt (long-wise) in three strips.
Step 4 : Drill three holes in your planter to put the belt through. I drilled using a small bit, then moved up to medium and finally moved to a larger bit.
Step 5 : Hot glue each strap on to each other (use clamps to squeeze tight).
Step 6 : Make a knot at the top and hang from a cup hook.
I really love how the leather looks, especially in front of the two rope hangers. Oh, and if you want to check out the white rope hanger, here is that tutorial.
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That is just a fabulous idea! Love it
Thanks Julia!
Great idea for re-purposing an old belt! oh and love the cat photobomb! HA!
And if it makes you feel better, I have unfinished 20 minute projects EVERYWHERE! I think it’s looking at them as one big unfinished mess that discourages me. I think – it’s going to take me forever to finish all these little projects! I need to refocus and look at them individually and get motivated!
Thanks Char! That dang cat…sometimes I just don’t know what to do with him! That does make me feel better. I think the unfinished projects wouldn’t bother me as much if I just cleaned up the mess around them. You know that room you guys stayed in when you where here? Yep, you can barely walk in it right now. Oops.
I LOVE this idea and those planters are really cute too! Pinned 🙂
Love it!
Thanks Brooke!
This is such a fantastic project & looks way easier than I thought. And your kitty photo bomber is too cute….I have one those, too. 😉
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Thanks Angela! Super easy (especially if you don’t have to deal with a Kitty photobombing). =)
This is FABULOUS! Lovely!
Thanks Chelsea!
What a clever use for an old belt. And hanging the 3 little planters from the ceiling is a great use of space in front of a window. I love it.
Thanks Patti! I’ve been surprised on how much I really love the trio of them hanging in that space. =)
I have one of these planters…I thrifted mine…its a vintage Lawnware planter that people now use to make light fixtures out of…you can search on ebay to see what I mean.
Thanks for sharing. I had no idea that people made lights out of them. I picked a set of three of them up at a garage sale last year.
Great use for a belt! Super cute!
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Thanks Emily.
Thanks for stopping by and linking up. Can’t wait to see what you share next Monday!
oh my goodness, this takes me BACK! My aunt used to make hanging lanterns out of these planters. She turned them upside down, drilled holes into the flower designs and we would screw in “light bright” style lights on the inside. They would glow bright and cheerful throughout the summer months at our campsite! I HAVE to make this fresh take on them.
Someone else told me about those lights and directed me to Ebay. I had no idea! Then, last week I was browsing a new Urban Flea Market and I saw them in person. Apparently they are still some-sort of a collector item. I love that you have a story behind it. =)
This is SO cute Ashley! And SO easy!! I’m asking bloggers to share their leather projects this month at the Create with Me party, and I’d love for you to come to Love Create Celebrate and share this!
Thanks Lindi! I’ll try to stop by. Thanks again!