These DIY Monster Planters are super cute, but what I love about them the most is that by making them I am helping the environment. This monster craft uses recycled plastic bottles which means less plastic in the landfills and in our oceans. Not only is it a recycled masterpiece, but when you plant something in it, you are making the world better one plant at a time.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Eco-Friendly Fun: Transform old containers into monster planters, giving them a new life and teaching kids about recycling while crafting.
- Great for Indoor Gardens: These quirky planters are perfect for growing small plants like succulents or herbs, giving kids a fun way to care for nature.
- A Learning Opportunity: This craft is a perfect way to combine art and science, encouraging kids to learn about plants, nature, and sustainability while having a blast.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Plastic bottle
- Exacto knife
- Temporary marker
- Scissors
- Googly eyes
- Craft glue
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
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🖌️ How To Make This DIY Monster Craft
- Step 1: Wash, clean and dry the plastic bottles. Determine the height for the planters and mark the bottle (from its bottom end) using a temporary marker. Use a Exacto knife to cut out the marked bottom end of the plastic bottle.
- Step 2: Try keeping the top open end of the bottle’s bottom cutout part as straight as possible. You can use scissors to get even top end for the planter.
- Step 3: Select acrylic paint of your choice and apply a coat on the outer surface of the bottle cutout. Allow the 1st coat of paint to dry and then apply another coat. Allow the 2nd coat to dry entirely as well.
- Step 4: Add googly eyes to the painted planter. You can add 1 or 2 eyes, however, you want. Use craft glue to attach the eyes to the planter.
- Step 5: Use a black sharpie to draw a smile or mouth of the monster on the painted bottle planter.
- Step 6: You can add more details to the monster planter if you want to. Add mixed soil and plants to planter and display!
💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to create a family of monster planters with different expressions and colors. This fosters creativity and makes for a lively display.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for DIY Monster Planters
- Clean and Prep Bottles: Wash and dry plastic bottles thoroughly. Mark and cut to desired planter height using a temporary marker and Exacto knife.
- Ensure Even Edges: Trim the top edge of the cut bottle with scissors. This creates a neat and stable opening for planting.
- Apply Multiple Paint Coats: Use acrylic paint to coat the bottle exterior. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next for vibrant coverage.
- Add Googly Eyes: Glue one or more googly eyes onto the painted bottle. This gives your monster planter a fun and whimsical look.
- Draw Facial Features: Use a black Sharpie to sketch a smile or other expressions. This personalizes your monster's character.
- Plant and Display: Fill the planter with soil and add a small plant. Display indoors to combine decoration with greenery.
💭 FAQs
You'll need a plastic bottle, Exacto knife, temporary marker, scissors, googly eyes, craft glue, acrylic paint, and a paintbrush.
Clean and cut the plastic bottle to desired height, paint it with acrylics, attach googly eyes, draw a mouth, and add soil and a plant.
Yes, it's designed for kids and teaches about recycling while fostering creativity.
It repurposes plastic bottles, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainable practices.
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DIY Monster Planters: A Recycled Masterpiece
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Plastic bottle
- Exacto knife
- Temporary marker
- Googly eyes
- Craft glue
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Wash, clean, and dry the plastic bottles. Determine the height for the planters and mark the bottle (from its bottom end) using a temporary marker. Use an Exacto knife to cut out the marked bottom end of the plastic bottle.
- Try keeping the top open end of the bottle’s bottom cutout part as straight as possible. You can use scissors to get even top end for the planter.
- Select acrylic paint of your choice and apply a coat on the outer surface of the bottle cutout. Allow the 1st coat of paint to dry and then apply another coat. Allow the 2nd coat to dry entirely as well.
- Add googly eyes to the painted planter. You can add 1 or 2 eyes, however, you want. Use craft glue to attach the eyes to the planter.
- Use a black sharpie to draw a smile or mouth of the monster on the painted bottle planter.
- You can add more details to the monster planter if you want to.
- Add mixed soil and plants to planter and display!
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