Melissa Kaylene: My DIY Planter Box
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Monday, May 20, 2013

My DIY Planter Box




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

20 comments:

  1. 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

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  2. 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

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  3. Aw, this is so cute! I definitely need to plant some more plants :)
    Stopping by from the Blog Hop!

    ♥Brooke
    http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/

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  4. This is great! I really like the pattern:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  5. Stopping by from the Nice to Meet You Blog Hop! :) Following your blog.

    Kelly
    http://hiccupsandsunshine.blogspot.com/

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  6. 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!

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  7. I love it and I love the design you painted on it. How pretty. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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. www.ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com
    Gina

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  10. 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

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  11. Excellent job on the wood burning! Turned out amazing!

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  12. Oh, I love growing herbs and your planter box is the perfect way to expand my herb empire! Thank you for the inspiration.

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  13. 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

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  14. I love the pattern on the yellow. It looks so cheery!

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  15. That's super cute!! Love it!

    www.sarahowe.blogspot.com

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  16. 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

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  17. oh that's so pretty what a lovely job you've done!

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  18. 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! :)

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  19. 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

    www.piggyinpolkadots.com

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  20. 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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