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Upcycle Jello Molds into Planters

May 20, 2014

I LOVE to take an item and turn it into something completely different.  My project today is an example of this.  I am sharing how I took old Jello molds that I found at a resale shop for .75 each and upcycled them into planters.
Second Chance to Dream: Jello Molds into Planters #upcycle, #gardenplanters
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Here’s how you do it:
 
 Spray paint your molds.  Or if you want you can drill your holes so you don’t have to touch up any scratches from drilling.  That’s what I’d recommend because if you’re like me you don’t want to sit and wait for the touch up to dry.
Drill holes into the bottom of the mold to allow the water to drain. Drill 6-8 holes.
  I bought a chain from the hardware store to use to turn my Jello mold into a planter.  I then measured a triangle and drilled 3 holes into the sides to add the hooks so it would hang.
  Here’s a picture of me testing it to see if it really worked.
I bought these striped petunias and yellow zinnias to plant in the blue mold.
Here is a close up of the mold hanging with the flowers planted.
And here is a picture of where I hung it in my garden bed.
Planter 2-  Spray paint your mold.
Drill 6-8 holes into the bottom of the mold.
Add your dirt and your choice of plants.  I chose to use succulents because I have lots of them in my gardens, so I didn’t have to buy any.  Plus they are very easy to grow with little upkeep.
I have it sitting on my front porch by my door.  It adds some color to my porch.
Here’s another fun upcycled project:
 
Garden Art from Pop Cans
 
Palette Herb Garden
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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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  1. Mary Johnson says: May 24, 2014 at 5:27 PM
    Great idea! Bet it would a cute bird feeder, too!
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  2. Crystal says: May 24, 2014 at 11:48 PM
    So cute! I love the succulents in the mold. Very creative!!
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  3. Shelly says: May 26, 2014 at 9:54 AM
    LOVE this!!!!!! Pinned to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent Board! Shellyminettesmaze.blogspot.com
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  4. Heather - New House says: June 24, 2014 at 3:46 PM
    So cute!! Love how you painted them a bright colour!!
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  5. Viva @ The Daily Citron says: July 10, 2014 at 2:46 PM
    Hi there! Very cute craft. I featured it on my blog today, in my weekly Crafty Thursdays series. I love the copper color of the molds, I would probably leave them that way if did this craft- it would go well with the mediterranean look of our house. Viva @ The Daily Citron recently posted...Crafty Thursday: Upcycle Jello Molds into Garden PlantersMy Profile
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    • Barb Camp says: July 10, 2014 at 9:12 PM
      Thank you so much for the feature Viva!! I really appreciate it. If you ever make one share a picture with me. I'd love to see it. Have a great night!!
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