I have a fun creative project for you today, an Upcycled Magazine Rack Turned Planter. Let me show you how I did it.
I found this old magazine rack that I’m sure was pretty cool in it’s day at Goodwill for $1.99. I snagged it up because I knew I could come up with something to do with it. I loved the design on it.
I cleaned it up and gave it a coat of spray paint. I love it! I love how the designs show up so much better.
After it dried I added a coconut liner that I bought at Dollar General for $2.00.
I filled the coconut liner with dirt and added 2 orange geraniums and some lime green creeping jenny. The creeping jenny will eventually grow over the side of the magazine rack. I LOVE the color. If you’ve been following me long you know I LOVE color. Do you ever stop to think what our world would be like if God only created everything in black and white??? Yep wouldn’t that be tragic? 🙂 Thank you God for the gorgeous colors you’ve given us.
My planter found a spot on my front porch next to my willow chair. I think it looks so pretty there.
Here’s a close up of this Upcycled Magazine Rack Turned Planter. I really love it and think it looks great. If I ever get sick of it being a planter I can remove the liner, wash it up and take it in the house.
My mailbox planters will look great above the magazine rack. It’s too early in Michigan to get them up yet. But make sure you check out my post to see how I upcycled those.
You might also like to check out these Upcycle Jell-o Molds into Planters for some more creative planter ideas.
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Oh my goodness, how cute! I love all your planters… the mailboxes and the magazine rack!
Tania
Thanks Tania! They always make me smile when I see them. Have a GREAT Day!
What a fun idea. I love all of your planter ideas. The colors you selected are so happy and the flowers blend so nicely.
Thanks so much Debra. I LOVE them too!!!
I love your magazine rack makeover. The blue color is great, it looks lovely on your porch.
Bev
Thank you so much Beverly. I really enjoy it as well. Thanks for stopping by to let me know.
The blue color you used to paint the magazine rack really makes the geraniums pop! I love creeping jenny too. All the lime green color, but it doesn’t crowd out the other plants like sweet potato vine sometimes can.
Thank you so much Vanessa! I really love the colors together. Thanks for stopping by.
I ADORE this. So cute and I love the colors. Perfect idea.
Thank you so much Tammy!! It makes me smile every time I walk on my front porch.
You are so stinkin’ smart! I would have never thought about changing that magazine rack into a planter. Awesome idea!
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at the The DIY Collective this week! Hope to see you again tomorrow. The party begins at 6:00am EST.
Have an awesome day!
~ Ashley
Awww thanks Ashley! I appreciate you stopping by to tell me you like it. Thanks for hosting so I can link up. Have a GREAT day!
that is certainly thinking outside the box! love it.
b
Thanks! I love it too!!!
This is too cute! What an awesome idea, perfect for the spring time. So happy I found this in the DIY Dreamer link up party. I love anything to do with gardening. Very inspiring.
Thank you so much, Rina! I’m so glad you like it. I LOVE how it turned out. Thanks for stopping by.