So I have a confession. I have a little addiction.
To succulents.
They’re so cute and tiny….
…and hard to kill.
I can’t stop buying them, they’re all over the house. I was starting to run out of tiny containers to put them in.
Then I was at Lowe’s the other day (I tend to go there a lot!) And I happened upon the plumbing section as I was scouring the endcaps for more houseplants.
And I saw some PVC pipe end caps.
And I thought that they just might make the perfect little succulent planters for my latest finds.
I popped a 1.5 inch and 3 inch pipe cap in my cart and went home with a plan-they were less than $5 for both caps. When I got home I got to work!
I used painters tape to tape off the areas I wanted to stay white then I used the same Valspar Plastic Primer I used on my plastic playhouse makeover and gave them one quick coat. I let that dry for an hour before giving them two light coats of my favorite spray paint-Krylon Quick Shots in Gold Leaf (I used it everywhere lately, like the tray makeover I shared last week.)
When the Gold Leaf was dry (I waited another hour) I carefully peeled off my tape-I love the way they turned out! To plant my succulents I filled the bottom with gravel and then put the plants in potting mix on the top. They now hold a place of honor on my office desk so I can look at them and smile whenever I’m sitting here working on this little blog.
Do you love succulents as much as I do? My favorites are the hens and chicks!
Linking to Inspiration Exchange and Homestories A to Z
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
What a genius idea! I especially love the gold paint you added to them, and even included this in a roundup I recently posted on PVC pipe ideas. Thanks for the inspiration! Oh and by the way, I sat next to you {and probably talked your ear off} at one of the Haven conference classes 🙂
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Melissa Riker says
Oh yay Katie! I totally remember you! Thanks so much for including my little planters, I’m loving your round up, I’m actually about to start another PVC creation next week!
Jill says
This is such a great way to use up pipe offcuts! Love it!
I was wondering if you’d mind if I featured this in a top 10 upcycles of the week post. I’d like to use just one photo from your blog and put a direct link back to your post. Please let me know if this would be ok.
Thanks so much,
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
https://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Melissa Riker says
No problem Jill! Thanks for asking!
Heather says
Thanks for sharing your pretty DIY at project inspired Melissa – pinned to our group linky party pinboard! Love the touch of gold!
Randi Sowders says
I love these, the amount of ideas that you can do with PVC is endless!
I hope you join our link up this week!
https://www.sowderingabout.com/2013/06/on-display-monday-linkup-6.html
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Randi!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
This is just too cute! And what a great idea for a planter! I know you already saw that I featured this on my blog today, so I’m just stopping by to pin it and say thanks again for sharing!
suburbsmama says
These are so pretty! I cant believe they are PVC pipes! If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: https://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/sunday-linky-party-12.html
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
I love gold on anything nowadays – and succulents are the best (it’s impossible to kill them – even when they are ignored – which they are by me)! sharing on my FB page today!
Kelly
nikki says
This is such a great and original idea! I love the white, gold and green combo … so fresh and sophisticated. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂 nikki
nikki says
This is such a great, original idea! Love the gold, white, green colors together! So fresh and sophisticated! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 nikki
Susan says
I’m terrible with plants. I think I need to try succulents. I really like the functional and pretty plumbing pots you made. I’d love if you’d come and share at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31. https://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/06/inspire-us-thursday-link-party-3.html
ingrid@nowathomemom says
Yes, I do LOVE succulents! WOW! I just posted about my succulents addiction too! 🙂 really love what you did and how you used them for planters! love the gold touch too! 🙂
glad to have stopped by today from The Fun In Functional party!
Ingrid
Melissa Riker says
Thanks for stopping by Ingrid-glad to have found someone who shares my great taste in plants! 😉
PJ says
You have great vision because they look awesome as planters.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks PJ!!
Val @ Home Made Modern says
Genius and very pretty!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Val!
Jocie@OPC The Better Half says
what a great idea! pinning and sharing on FB!
jenny@birdsandsoap says
I love that shade of gold. It’s perfect.
Vanessa says
I love how perfectly little and adorable these are! Gotta love succulents.
Crystal says
So cute!! I love the gold metallic! Love it!!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Crystal! I think half my office has that gold spray paint on it in some form!
Courtenay says
I wish my brain worked like your’s! You are one brilliant lady!
Melissa Riker says
Oh whatever, we all know you’re the true creative genius here Court!
Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters says
These are adorable. I love how metallic the gold turned out. Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Amanda!!
keri @ shaken together says
I grabbed two of those end caps ages ago and just haven’t been inspired to use them … until NOW! LOVE the gold – totally pinned!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Keri!!