Craft Monday: Home Made Planters

I have been looking for a hobby, and let me tell you, have I found some.

I made this about a month ago, and had a request from my sister and friend to make one.

So what is better than one planter?

Two!

The more times I make this planter, the easier it gets.

My sister got hers last weekend when she was in town and Sarah will be getting hers soon...

I have had a friend tell me I should consider making this item and selling...what do you think? Does it limit me?

Steph the Builder....Outdoor Planter

I got an itch to build something while laying on the beach in Catalina reading This Old House magazine. There was this awesome planter that looked simple to build. So I came home and told Hubs we were going to build it. And I did.

Of course, Hubs showed me how to use the Table saw. But I did the work.

(look at that flowing hair!)

And then how to use the miter saw.

And after the wood was cut to the proper dimensions, I began putting it together.

The ends...
Frame is complete!
Then came the part I really like...
Sanding....
And PAINTING! (don't tell Hubs, but I finished painting this thing on Monday night and found paint on my ankle on Wednesday morning. I promise I shower)

The finished product!

I had a blast making it and am already thinking about my next project!