just a quick little idea for you today.. I thought I'd share some of my glass planters which are a total DIY cheat!
whenever I head to ikea I always stock up on their £1 glass candles (who can resist?) when they've burnt out I've always found it a shame to throw them away so I tend to recycle them into these cute succulent planters.
cleaned up they also make great storage for cotton buds, beauty products and pens but lets face it I'm a little obsessed with plants so that's the direction I head in..
I find the wax easy enough to remove with a knife and some hot water, just make sure you give the glass a good wash with soapy water to remove any excess.
simply fill with some cacti/succulent compost and pop in your baby. give them a little spritz with water (not too much) and you're good to go!
how do you upcycle your old candle containers?
back soon!
caroline x
I think that looks awesome. Maybe if you even left a tiny wee bit of wax in the bottom it would work as a great pop of colour!
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I never thought of that! thanks you :) xx
DeleteThese are so cute! I love how it's totally transparent, you don't find that with planters!
ReplyDeleteI know, I love how clean and minimal they look! :) xx
DeleteSuch a great idea! I was planning an Ikea trip this weekend, so may have to pick some up!
ReplyDeleteTessa at Bramble & Thorn
yay- do it! ;) xx
DeleteThis is such a great idea, and they look so cute!
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thanks o much toni! :) xx
DeleteI've wanted to do this for awhile but it's not easy to find little glass pots! Using old candles is such a good idea. x
ReplyDeletenueyork.blogspot.com
defo- easy way to use up those old candles! glad you like them :) xx
DeleteIs this a little time with old candle jars too, makes perfect sense doesn't it?
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you could use candle jars too! :) xx
DeleteGenius! I simply re-use mine as tea light holders, but love the idea of putting succulents in them.
ReplyDeleteZoe | floral and feather
oh I never though of that, I've seen them used for cotton buds- always thought that was a good trick! :) xx
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