Creative Planter Ideas
Fun planters are an excellent way to recycle things you may already have around, or things you find at a thrift shop. Perhaps you have a great old hat, a fancy handbag, an antique vase, jar or pot. Even an old boot, shoe or colorful rain boot. 
The leather of the boot we show has a pattern stenciled in acrylic paint of ivy and stars. Using old-fashioned high-button shoes or fancy evening shoes is fabulous too. On this page we show some examples of unique planter ideas. Then see what you can come up with yourself. Plants Anything involving working with plants make very popular elderly activities. You can plant the seeds from scratch and watch them grow, putting them into their fancy planter when ready. Or go down to the local nursery and pick something up that already well on its way. Perhaps try something flowering, or even edible that can be used later in cooking and salads. 
Another option is putting plant cuttings into a jar of water, which goes into your decorative planter item while they’re rooting. (And after they’ve been planted in soil later). I happen to love to root plant cuttings in jars of water. In fact, I had some philodendron cuttings in the same jars of water for over four years! They just never died. They actually did far better in their water jars than when planted. Philodendrons are perfect for people who have no green thumb. They’re practically impossible to kill. And if you really have no green thumb, these planter ideas also work well with artificial plants (and of course they’re much easier to take care of). We always first line the item with a plastic bag to protect it. Then inside of that we put a plastic container or pot with its plant. It’s best to have a pot with a hole, and with a drainage tray underneath it on the bottom. Otherwise, line your container with a layer of gravel or pebbles first, to help drain excess water. When you water the plants in fancy containers, just put in a little water at a time, let it absorb, then add a little more. This will help alleviate over-watering and possible spillage. If you have a very tall “planter” and your pot with plant seems too short to work, you can first insert an upside down plastic container to use as a stand to elevate it. And at the top you can always add a little moss for a more finished look.
If you like the traditional clay pot look 
and are like to paint, see our page on painting clay pots - we do include some very easy examples. Also be sure to see: 
Fancy Purse Planter -- See one of our reader's idea on how to turn a fancy old purse into a fabulous planter.Share Your Crafts -- Check out all the great craft ideas our readers have sent in. And be sure to send us whatever you might like to contribute. It will certainly be appreciated by everyone who needs activity ideas. Outdoor Elderly Activities -- Some of the outdoor activities can be done throughout the year during many seasons. And consider how they can also be moved indoors as well - they will give more options for fun things to do. (Likewise, many of our indoor activities can be moved outside!) Easy Make A Gift Basket Ideas -- It’s easy to make a gift basket, and a very satisfying project for old or young. Our easy, imaginative ideas will make it simple. There are so many possibilities, whether making money or helping others. Recycled Crafts and Supplies -- Our web site uses a lot of recycled crafts for our projects. By that we mean using a lot of materials that you may already have around or can get inexpensively. See our projects & what you need!
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