DIY Mason Jar Planter Box

When I saw this on Shanty-2-Chic's blog, I knew I had to make it for my mother-in-law!  I was blessed with 2 of them.  One of them, Gina (Jers stepmom), is super "country."  They live on a ranch and raise horses.  So I knew this would be perfect for her ranch house.  

So, for mother's day, I set out to make this gift for her.  And it was e-a-s-y!  

With very little supplies, an afternoon and a little help from my boytoy, we had a cute little planter box for some house plants to be housed in.  

I threw on some rosettes that I had in my craft closet and....bam!  She's a country beauty.  We were going for the "rustic" look so we left the nail heads unpainted and scuffed her sides up a bit with a 3M sander block.  

I went through the "inside plant" section at Home Depot and found these plants.  The un-scientific names for them are: left, ET fingers; middle, moon plant; right, Aloe Vera plant.

I love the way she turned out and Gina loved her too!  I thought about making one for my kitchen sink ledge.  But, of course, I've moved on to other projects.  :)

I seriously love Shanty's website!  I constantly want to make everything they make.  Ha.

Friday, I'll be posting all about my "other" mother's day gifts that I made for my mom and Jer's mom.  It's another Shanty creation you might want to make yourself!

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