Farmhouse Style DIY Succulent Planter Box

With the change of seasons, I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate more greenery into my home decor. With that goal in mind, I decided to create a farmhouse style container where I could display faux succulents (since I am not nearly responsible enough for real plants). This stylish DIY succulent planter box is the perfect way to add farmhouse flair to an end table, bookcase or entry table.

Supplies needed to make your own DIY succulent planter box:

• Wood and Chicken Wire Planter Box
• 16 oz. Mason Jars (3)
• Americana Decor Everlasting White Chalky Paint
• Foam Paint Brush
• DecoArt Acrylic Craft Paint in Storm Cloud Gray, and Shimmering Silver
• Artificial Succulents

Begin your DIY succulent planter box project by painting the entire planter box with metallic craft paint. You will probably need two coats for complete coverage.

When the base coat of metallic paint is dry, dab small amounts of gray paint over the metallic paint using a paper towel. This gives the project that weathered metal look. If you apply too much  gray paint, go over it again with more metallic. Continue layering paint until you have achieved a look you like.

Next, you will paint each of the mason jars with chalk paint. They will need at least two coats for complete coverage. When the paint is dry, lightly sand some surfaces to add character.

Place the mason jars inside the planter box, add your cute little succulents and enjoy your one-of-a-kind DIY succulent farmhouse decor!

If you’re looking for more ways to display your artificial succulents, check out this vertical succulent planter and this repurposed lantern succulent planter. With all these great ideas, you’re sure to find the right look for displaying your faux succulent picks and sprays.

If you’re interested in mixing in some real succuletns with your artificial ones, check out our post on How to Combine Real & Fake Succulents!

Jennifer

Jennifer is a wife and mother of three. She blogs at TheCraftPatchBlog.com, where she shares craft tutorials, DIY projects, recipes and loads of creative inspiration for home and family. When she’s not blogging or crafting, Jennifer loves to shop at thrift stores, play kickball with her family and adventure in the great state of Idaho.