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August 16, 2016

DIY Hanging Wood Planters

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We are smack in the middler of summer around here and I’m still working on some new outdoor projects! There really is nothing better than being outside on a sunny day, watching the kids play in the yard and working on some DIY projects.

I’ve shared our outdoor living space numerous times on the blog, but I’ve never shown pics from the outside looking in! We have a set of privacy walls on either side of the porch, from the inside looking out they are great and create much needed privacy but from the outside they can be a little bare. I wanted to create a visually appealing element to them so I teamed up with ScotchBlue to create some DIY Hanging Wood Planters.
DIY Hanging Wood Planters - Get the TutorialIf you don’t have a privacy wall like ours, these would also look super cute hanging off a fence or a lattice.

Hanging Wood Planters - Final 2

When coming up with an idea for this space, I knew I wanted to include greenery and wood elements and also wanted something that captured the style of our home. These modern geometric blocks were the perfect fit.

Hanging Wood Planter - Close UpThis project can be personalized in so many different ways, choose your stain, choose your paint color and even your patterns.

Hanging Wood Planters - Final 1I’m super happy with how they turned out, I think they add so much character to our privacy fence and an be reused every year!

Hanging Wood Planters - Final 3

Want to make your own?

 

SUPPLIES

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ScotchBlue Exterior Surface Tape

4”X4”8’ Fence Post

1” Spade Bit

Power Drill

1 Quart Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain

White Paint

Wood Sealer

Deck Eyes

3 ½” S Hooks

Succulents

TUTORIAL

Step 1: Cut your 4” X 4” X 8’ fence post into pieces ranging in size from 5-7”.

Hanging Wood Planters - Sanding

Step 2: Use 120 grit sandpaper to smooth out the edges.

Hanging Wood Planters - Drilling Hole

Step 3: To create the hole in the wood, use a 1” (or 1 ½”) spade bit. I found that the 1” spade bit was faster and easier to use, but the 1 ½ will give you a bigger hole for plants. When drilling into the wood, set your drill on a high speed and press gently.

Hanging Wood Planters - Stained Wood

Step 4: Apply two coats of exterior semi-transparent stain to the wood blocks.

Hanging Wood Planters - Taped

Step 5: Using the ScotchBlue Exterior Surfaces Painters Tape, tape off a variety of geometric patterns on the wood blocks. The ScotchBlue Exterior Surfaces Painters Tape is perfect for use on stained surfaces.

Hanging Wood Planters - Painted

Step 6: Apply two coats of white paint.

Hanging Wood Planters - Tape Removed

Step 7: Once the paint is dry, gently remove the tape and reveal your fun patterns.

Hanging Wood Planters - Sealing

Step 8: Seal the paint with a polyacrylic. This will help protect the wood.

Hanging Wood Planters - Eye Hook

Step 9: To hang the planters, screw a deck eye onto the wood and then use an “S hook” to hang them on the wall. I used 3 ½” ‘s hooks’ with a 1.2” opening.

Then fill them with succulents!

Hanging Wood Planters Final 4

These added such a dramatic look to our privacy wall on our outdoor space. I feel like it really dressed it up and looks visually appealing from the outside looking in.

For more creative ways to use ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape to spruce up your exterior click here.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Ashley Hale says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Those are so cool and creative Taryn! Love it! Great job!!

    Reply
  2. mysha says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    What a great idea! love the white paint too

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  3. Stephanie says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I love that they each have a unique design with the paint! Great project!

    Reply
  4. Pauline Molinari says

    August 23, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I am loving your unique and crafty planters! Thanks for sharing your project with us on this week’s #MondayFundayParty! XO

    Reply
  5. Lo @ A Lo and Behold Life says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Adorable!!!!! Love that you planted succulents in them!

    Reply
  6. Ashlyn says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:50 am

    These are fabulous!!

    Reply

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