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My DIY Planter Box

Melissa Kaylene206.6K views

Today I just wanted to share with you a little project that began last summer that I finally completed about a month ago. When we were rebuilding the fence last year we ended up with some old fence posts lying around. Well, I decided to get a little creative.

I had been wanting an herb planter box for quite some time, so I finally decided to make my own. I have all of the pictures on how I actually made this, but they are on a SD card somewhere that I will have to locate. 🙂 In the mean time I will show you what I did after I built it.

I painted it a cheery bright yellow that will stand out in the many cloudy dreary Oregon days of drizzle that we have. Then I tried wood burning for the first time ever. I think it turned out rather well.

I get to look at it out my kitchen window and love that I can go out and grab thyme, oregano, and chives whenever I want. <3

~Melissa

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20 comments

Daphne Bryson May 20, 2013 - 8:16 am
Good Morning Melissa, What a wonderful job you have made of this window box. It is fabulous that you have made it (as I am useless with wood and tools) but that you have also burned the wood. The pattern is gorgeous with lots of swirls and curls.
I look forward to seeing how you created this window box.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Wanda Ann Olsen May 20, 2013 - 9:28 am
Melissa,
How cute, I love it. Thank you for joining us at Let's Get Social Sunday. I am now following you. I also have a link party on Tuesday's. I would love for you to stop by.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Brooke @ You're in Brookelynn May 20, 2013 - 2:02 pm
Aw, this is so cute! I definitely need to plant some more plants :)
Stopping by from the Blog Hop!

♥Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/
Lynn Huntley May 20, 2013 - 11:19 pm
This is great! I really like the pattern:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Kelly Marie May 20, 2013 - 11:56 pm
Stopping by from the Nice to Meet You Blog Hop! :) Following your blog.

Kelly
http://hiccupsandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Sara Turner May 21, 2013 - 1:05 am
That's a super cute little planter box! I live in a north facing apartment, so plants and I just don't work right now, but I pinned this post for future reference!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) May 21, 2013 - 12:58 pm
I love it and I love the design you painted on it. How pretty. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Virginia Megin Gallagher May 21, 2013 - 1:49 pm
So pretty! I just love those free flowing flowers.
I'm visiting you today from Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. I co-host a Linky Party Tuesday and would LOVE for you to add this. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog, leave a comment and Link Up, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
Join me each Tuesday and Friday for my Link Up Parties!
Gina Wamsley May 21, 2013 - 7:39 pm
I love this idea. I would love to make something out of wood. You did a nice job with the flowers too! I saw this on the Adventures of a DIY Link party. I'd love for you to visit my little blog as well. http://www.ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com
Gina
Bev Carter May 21, 2013 - 7:47 pm
What a great planter you created. it looks so bright and cheery on your fence. Love the flower design you did.
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Audra @ Renewed Projects May 22, 2013 - 3:20 pm
Excellent job on the wood burning! Turned out amazing!
BlahBlah Magazine May 23, 2013 - 2:45 am
Oh, I love growing herbs and your planter box is the perfect way to expand my herb empire! Thank you for the inspiration.
Crystelle Boutique May 23, 2013 - 2:48 am
I don't know what to say! Your design on that planter is more than adorable! Enjoy your plants.... :) You rock!! Have a great week.

hugs xx
Crystelle

Crystelle Boutique
Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley May 25, 2013 - 2:12 am
I love the pattern on the yellow. It looks so cheery!
Sara Howe May 26, 2013 - 12:10 am
That's super cute!! Love it!

http://www.sarahowe.blogspot.com
Gloria Erickson May 26, 2013 - 5:06 pm
Really nice! I'm just stopping by to say hello from the Say G’Day Linky Party. Have a beautiful day and see you again soon! Gloria @The Resourceful Gals
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion May 27, 2013 - 1:02 am
oh that's so pretty what a lovely job you've done!
Jamie Sherman May 28, 2013 - 4:44 am
Cute planter box - I love the pattern! Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All my Bloggy Friends - Linda and I look forward to seeing what you share this week! :)
Shelley June 1, 2013 - 12:35 am
It must be so nice to have a little herb garden! You did a great job with your planter! Thank you for sharing at Party In Polka Dots!

Shelley

http://www.piggyinpolkadots.com
Sarry@Learn stock trading June 25, 2013 - 6:51 am
That is super cute planter box,
There are lot of things we can do in our garden
Thanks for this cute idea
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