Thursday, May 17, 2012

Easy Hanging Flower Pots


I wanted some hanging flower pots on my back porch.  It just can get so expensive buying the pre-made flower pot.  So I decided to make our own with my children.  It turned out to be a lot of fun and a whole lot cheaper.
I picked up the pots at Dollar Tree.  They were only $1 per pot.  We also went to Lowe's and I had my children pick out the flowers they wanted to plant.  They loved picking out their own!  We also bought some soil to plant in. 
It cost me about $4-5 per flower pot.  We made a HUGE mess planting, but my children LOVED it!
Having flowers hanging make such a huge difference in our backyard!  It makes me want to go out there all day!

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23 comments:

  1. Lauren // Pink on the CheekMay 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Your patio is completely adorable!! Thanks for finding me at Pink on the Cheek! xoxo have a great rest of the week!

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  2. Bridget MillerMay 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Love it! I found the trick to making flower pots flourish is to water them Every Day. Good luck!

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  3. MJMay 18, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    The dollar store should always be my go to for things like this. We'll definitely be doing this next week. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. JennyMay 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    What a great deal, I need to make a trip to Dollar Tree now! I am so glad I found your cute blog on Vintage Wanna Bee...I am your newest follower! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back :)
    Modern Modest Beauty

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  5. Misti @ Living On Cypress HillMay 19, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I have been wanting some hanging pots, too, but the price has kept me from buying because I have a wrap-around porch! I never even thought about the dollar store having pots (duh moment!)! Thanks for posting!

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  6. JillMay 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Great idea to make your own hanging pots! We put some up at our last house and they made such a difference!

    I voted for you on the fence too!! :)


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  7. Our Pinteresting FamilyMay 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    What a creative idea! I love the dollar store and all the possibilities! Enjoy! Megan

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  8. the cape on the cornerMay 21, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    i always want to have hanging pots, but i'm not sure how i'd water them. i'd love to get some ferns, tho.

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  9. Six SistersMay 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks for the great ideas! We are so glad you came to another week of our fun “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please join us again! -The Sisters

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  10. LizMay 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I love hanging geraniums! Always makes me think of holidays to the Mediterranean! Your patio looks gorgeous! Liz

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  11. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    These look great! Thanks for the great advice. When it comes to anything garden - I feel like all thumbs (none of which are green). I'd love for you to share this tutorial on my new link party: http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/05/document.html

    Thanks!
    Sarah @ www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com

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  12. Cherished Handmade TreasuresMay 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    The look lovely. I would love to have you come and link up to the Creative Corner Hop. THe linky party begins every Monday and stays open all week long.

    Sandy
    Cherished Handmade Treasures

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  13. Sharon @ mrshinesclassMay 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I love that you made this a family project! I really would like to put some hanging plants on my porch. I'm so glad to know I can get the pots at Dollar Tree...I love a good bargain! Thanks for inspiring.

    sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  14. Lisa May 22, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    LOVE IT!!! messy + happy kids = my kind of afternoon!! thanks for the kick in the pants to get my backyard going haha...i'm a new follower/stalker via pine creek's link up!!!

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  15. Michelle L.May 24, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I love your budget version - dollar store pots is a brilliant idea!

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  16. PamMay 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    The kids did a great job picking out nice plants....and the pots turned out great.

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  17. MiaBMay 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    These turned out so beautiful. I can't believe those pots were only a dollar :) Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday.

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  18. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearMay 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Love the flower pots and the new header!! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday!

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  19. kathiMay 25, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    That is a fabulous idea!

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  20. RachelMay 25, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    This is such a good idea! I never buy the hanging pots, they are just to darn expensive. I'll have to try this though. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  21. JayMay 28, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    stopping from the treehouse party :)

    awesome ideas. love hanging plants.

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  22. AnonymousMay 28, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I love hanging flower baskets as well but mine are on my front porch :) Hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)

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  23. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    These will just get better and better all summer long!

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