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Anyway, I was super excited when Candace and Nicole announced the project for this month. So many directions it can go! I love their tool box to bits and knew I couldn't compete, so I went a little different with it and made a planter box.
And I love it!
Its super simply constructed. Just a box made from 1/2" wood. I gave it a little more style though by angling the sides (15 degree angles), adding rope handles, and a decorative medallion to the front.
Of course the finish totally makes it.
Did you know that you can go to Home Depot, and for $3 get an 8oz sample made up in any color? And you can get it in a paint and primer in one. Who knew?!?
The color is "teal zeal" from Behr. I just painted it, beat the crap out of it with my sander and a fork. (yes, you read that correctly, a fork) and then did a top coat of wood stain. To keep it looking beautiful forever I also did a coat of wipe-on poly once it had dried... but that's optional.
The rope handles are my favorite part.
But the best thing about a piece like this, is it is so versatile.
It looks great on the front step.
I love it on my kitchen table.
But its final home will be as part of my sofa table display.
But that's for another post. ;)
So that's it. I'm totally loving my planter box, now go make one too!
Thanks for having me ladies!
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