Springtime Concrete Painted Planter
Are you ready for spring? I am! I couldn't wait to get a few new things on my patio and decided to make these cute planters to spruce things up a bit. A little paint and some plants and your are ready to go.
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I started out with 2 cement blocks purchased at Lowes. I cleaned them up with a stiff bristle brush and then sprayed them with paint that was about the same color as the blocks themselves.
I found this stencil at Lowes.com, but anything will work as long as it fits on the block. I cut out my pieces and then attached them using tape. Make sure your edges are down tightly.
I spray painted the whole thing turquoise, using two coats of paint. I also did the sides and back.
I had some number stencils, so I did my second block with our address.
I carefully removed the paper stencils and then sprayed the whole thing with clear varnish. I added some plants and they were all done! You can see more on my blog at HomeontheCorner.com.
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It looks great! Your flower on the block looks like the Walmart sign! Great job!
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I was thinking the same thing! It's that flower stencil!
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I love this idea but unfortunately I cannot find the single block anywhere. Lowe's used to have them but now they don't.
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Try a landscaping place.
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The blocks are cement which makes the soil very alkaline, did that effect the plants you chose.