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Recycled Bottle Planter

Materials

  • Recycled plastic bottle (2 liter size recommended)
  • Scissors
  • Sharpie or marker
  • Paint
  • Pallet (a paper plate works nicely)
  • Paint brushes and a water bucket
  • Paper towel
  • Mod Podge (optional)
  • Soil
  • Seeds, flower, or herb of your choice

Instructions

  • Collect the recycled bottle or bottles you wish to use.
  • Using your marker, draw the shape you want the top of your planter to be. Get creative and turn your planter into a bunny with long standing ears or add rounded or triangle ears to become a frog, pig, or cat. Using your scissors, cut the bottle following the lines the best you can. !Adults, you may need to help with the cutting process, as a knife is helpful to make a space for the scissors to begin cutting!
  • Next, cut small holes on the bottom of the bottle to allow for water to drain out. This step depends on what type of plant you are using. Tip: The plastic on the bottle’s ‘feet’ are thin and easier to cut through than the direct middle.
  • Paint the outside of your bottle to match the animal shape of your choosing, or create an abstract design. It may take 2-3 coats to ensure any marker lines are covered. Once the paint is dry you can paint or draw on the animal’s face or pattern.
  • Since plants need to be watered, if you have Mod Podge, brush on a layer to help create a seal and prevent water from washing away your design.
  • Once the paint or glue has dried, fill your new pot with soil and add your plant or seeds!

Filed Under: Art Activities for Kids!

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