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Thrift Store Find Turned Planter

DIY planter !

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/thrift-store-find-turned-planter • Posted by Tiffany C.

Who doesn’t like a good Thrift Store Upcycle?! My dad brought me these arrows and vase that he found at a thrift store. I was so excited, but I had no idea what I was going to do with it. So, I stared at it for weeks until I decided what to do to give it a face lift!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Who doesn’t like a good Thrift Store Upcycle?! My dad brought me these arrows and vase that he found at a thrift store. I was so excited, but I had no idea what I was going to do with it. So, I stared at it for weeks until I decided what to do to give it a face lift!

Instructions

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    Score something from the thrift store that needs a new meaning in life.

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    Lay out materials. I used coarse sandpaper, newspaper and matte black rustoleum. Sand down the metal arrows Begin to spray paint - let dry for 1 hour and coat again. Let dry for 1 hour

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    Found an amazing succulent at my local farmers market. Laid planting rocks at the bottom of the vase and transferred the succulent into its new home.