Shirley Bovshow's DIY Wall Monogram Planter

One of the best parts about DIY culture is the process of finding something meant for one thing and using it in an entirely different manner. That's what's happening in the tutorial below. Shirley Bovshow and the Hallmark Channel repurposed small, wooden crates for a backyard accessory that would shine brightly in any space. With just a few tools, and a lot of ingenuity, Shirley crafts a set of monogram planters to hold her succulents, and the finished product is enviable. 
Fortunately for us, there's no need to pine about what could have been — in the clip below, she and her team lay out all the steps you'll need to take to make your own. 
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For supplies, she uses small crates that she bought at a store. Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts sells a similar one for just $6.49, and if you do a little digging, you can probably find them for even cheaper. She also uses Krylon spray paint to give the crates some color, and she uses NeverWet spray so they won't degrade over time. Shirley uses plastic chicken wire to close up the box's holes, and she uses moss to fill the crates. If you're planning on trying this tutorial out, you'll want a staple gun and scissors, too. 
Start the project by coating your crate in the paint of your choice. Once it's all covered up, you'll want to apply a couple layers of NeverWet. Wait until the paint is dry to apply the first layer, and wait another twelve hours before adding the second. 
In her next step, Shirley covers the bottom of the crate with chicken wire, ensuring that everything stays in place.
Once the chicken wire is in place, it's time to stuff the boxes with moss. Shirley uses moss because it's much lighter-weight than soil, which helps when you're mounting it to a wall. 
When you've got your crate filled, it's time to add another layer of chicken wire on top of the box. Be sure to check out Shirley's clip to see exactly where she staples it onto the crate.
It's time to get your box ready for planting! Using chopsticks or something similar, punch holes into the moss where your plants will go. 
When you insert your plants into their slots, it's a good idea to pack a bit more moss onto their roots so they don't fall out of place. 
The finished product looks sensational — I can imagine seeing these for sale at my local plant shop! Will you give this tutorial a try? Let us know in the comments, and keep scrolling if you want to see Shirley's video. 
Were you inspired by this tutorial? What might you change to make it your own? Let us know in the comments, and when you're done, be sure to share it with your friends on Facebook. They might like it even more than you did!
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