I teamed up with Coupons.com to create a DIY 4th of July project.
This flag planter is one of my favorite projects to date! I love showing off patriotic flair in my outdoor spaces and this planter is a great addition. It mixes my love of the red, white, and blue and my green thumb.
I designed this planter, but did ask the hubs to cut the wood and put it together for me.
He’s such a champ! I did go pick out and purchase the wood myself if that counts!
After the planter was put together, I painted the front to look like a flag. I applied 2 coats of each color.
I painted the rest of the crate with a neat glaze I found from Martha Stewart called Black Coffee. It has just a hint of metallic to it, and almost makes the wood look stained! I only applied one coat since I’m going for a slight rustic look and wanted some of the wood to show through.
I did not have a good template on hand to use for my stars so I improvised!
I rummaged through my acrylic stamp collection and found some doily button stamps that I thought would really help add to the vintage heirloom feel I was going for.
To use the stamp with regular paint I applied the paint directly to the stamps with a small paintbrush, blotted the stamp once, then stamped lightly on to the planter.
Because the red and white looked super bright and not “antique” enough I used a rag to lightly apply some of the Martha Stewart glaze on top of the flag. It gave it that slight rustic look I was going for!
I love how the planter turned out!
And I can turn it around and use the back side if I want to and not show the flag.
>> See where I party! <<
Liberty says
July 12, 2019 at 5:18 AMI like it! A reversible planter. I’ll be featuring this at The Best of the Weekend today. Thank you for sharing!
Mother of 3 says
July 6, 2019 at 5:55 AMThat is super cute! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.
Jennifer says
July 5, 2019 at 1:54 PMThis is such a cute and creative idea! Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! Hope to see you again next week. –Jennifer
Marie says
July 4, 2019 at 1:44 PMThank you Michele for sharing your lovely DIY flag planter with us at the Talk Of The Town Party! Happy 4th of July! Pinned 🙂
Jennifer Wise says
July 1, 2019 at 10:16 AMThis is so darling! What a fun idea!
#inspirememondaylinkup
Sheena says
June 30, 2017 at 9:36 AMSuper cute planter!!
Debrashoppeno5 says
June 30, 2017 at 7:37 AMThis is so eye catching and patriotic. Love It!
KArren Haller says
June 30, 2017 at 7:06 AMSuch a cute patriotic planter, great presentation!!!
Dont forget to share on #OMHGFF weekly party….here’s the link to this weeks party http://OHMYHEARTSIEGIRL.COM/FRIDAY-FEATURE-LINKY-PARTY-74/
Have a great weekend Happy 4th of July!!
Patti @ Pandora's Box says
June 29, 2017 at 8:19 AMCute idea – and festive, too!
Pam says
June 27, 2017 at 10:19 AMSuper cute. Love the planter,
Carol ("Mimi") says
June 26, 2017 at 11:08 AMSuper-cute planter! This is such an easy DIY, but the effect is festive and decorative for the season around Memorial Day — July 4th. Love it!
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
June 25, 2017 at 3:14 PMWhat an awesome planter! It’s so cute and perfectly patriotic! I’d love for you to share this (and any other red, white, and blue creations) at the Celebrate the USA Link Party I’m cohosting with several of my blogging friends. I hope to see you there!!
http://www.sewcraftycrochet.com/2017/06/celebrate-usa-link-party-2017.html
Carlee says
June 25, 2017 at 8:19 AMThat is so cute! We are hosting a patriotic themed link up over on Cooking With Carlee. I’d love it if you came and linked up your favorite patriotic posts!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
May 18, 2015 at 10:41 AMThis is so cute! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to today’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/05/make-it-pretty-monday-week-135.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Create With Joy says
May 17, 2015 at 12:42 AMI love what you did with this planter!
Thanks for sharing it with us at Create With Joy – we’re featuring you at this week’s Inspire Me Monday Party – Week 176!
Tanya says
May 13, 2015 at 4:11 PMThis is so pretty! I love red, white, and blue decorations. Thanks for linking up to the #smallvictoriessundaylink-up!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
May 11, 2015 at 3:34 PMThat is so cute…I love it!!! Thanks for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Kathryn says
July 6, 2013 at 9:51 PMI would use the 40% JoAnn coupon to buy new felt colors so I can expand my baby shoe wardrobe.
pajamashift says
July 6, 2013 at 8:25 PMAt the Jo-Ann site, I’d use the 40% coupon to buy beads. I was always into beady, crafty things. How about red, white and blue beads? At Depot, I would use the overstock link and search for flooring. A new floor would be aces with me as a 4th of July project (or anytime).
Susie Qpons says
July 6, 2013 at 8:18 PMI would use the Save up to 30% on all overstock items from Home Depot.
Susie Qpons says
July 6, 2013 at 8:17 PMwould use the Save 40% Off One Regular Priced Item Jo-Ann coupon.
Jennie says
July 6, 2013 at 4:26 PMI would use the free shipping on orders of $45 or more!! I didn’t know that coupons.com offered these kinds of coupon codes its so awesome I have to start checking before buying things online now!
Aimee G says
July 5, 2013 at 10:39 PMI’d use the Save up to 30% on all overstock items coupon.
Aimee G says
July 5, 2013 at 10:38 PMI would use the 40% one iten Joann’s coupon
Samantha Zdrojewski says
July 4, 2013 at 2:13 PMI would use the 20% Miltary discount to buy patriot material to make a lap quilt for one of the veterans at the VA hospital
Kari V. says
July 4, 2013 at 12:00 AMI’d us AE831 to save 40% at Joann’s. I love that store. I shop the fabric, scrapbooking supplies and baking supplies. 🙂
Gypsy Thread says
July 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM“Save up to 30% on all overstock items” is awesome. Paint, stencils, and some of their indoor/outdoor doormat sized rugs… I do not have a seasonal door mat and would like to create my own.
Gypsy Thread says
July 3, 2013 at 8:35 PMI’d absolutely use the 10% off Joann’s coupon to score extra discounts on seasonal items. I think I need some patriotic pillows or bunting.
Gypsy Thread says
July 3, 2013 at 8:36 PMCarey Cherivtch if you’re checking this against my FB login. 🙂
MaryAnn says
July 3, 2013 at 2:47 PMHome Depot save up to 30% off all overstock items
MaryAnn says
July 3, 2013 at 2:46 PMJoAnn coupon save 40% off one regular priced item
malia says
July 2, 2013 at 11:43 PMGreat project Michele it looks professional and you and your hubs make a great team!
Positively Patty says
July 2, 2013 at 6:12 PMI would use the Home Depot Save $5 Off 1-Gal Paint Cans & $20 Off 5-Gal Buckets
Positively Patty says
July 2, 2013 at 6:11 PMI would use the Save 40% Off One Regular Priced Item Jo-Ann coupon.
hopeallie says
July 2, 2013 at 4:59 PMI love the 4th of July planter!
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Deb Christie says
July 2, 2013 at 7:01 AMAt Home Depot, I’d use the Free Shipping on $45 over coupon. I hate paying shipping.
Deb Christie says
July 2, 2013 at 6:59 AMI’d use the Save 40% Off One Regular Priced Item. I nearly always do on a visit to JoAnn.
Rose Powell says
July 1, 2013 at 9:56 PMFree shipping is always a great coupon from Home Depot.
Rose Powell says
July 1, 2013 at 9:55 PMLove the 40% off one item coupon, the planter is so festive and I love the unique touch with the stamps!
Julie Corbisiero says
July 1, 2013 at 7:47 PMHi and Happy 4th of July. I love this and you did a great job. I saw it on get your craft on.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Tina says
July 1, 2013 at 12:50 PMFree Shipping on most orders $45+ for Home Depot, yes, I’d get some paint and brushes!
Tina says
July 1, 2013 at 12:49 PMI’d use AE831 to take 40% off one regularly priced item and buy a really good paint!
Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too says
July 1, 2013 at 11:37 AMThanks for sharing such a cute project! I would use the coupon for Silhoutte supplies…
Ruth G says
July 1, 2013 at 8:52 AMI would use the Home Depot free shipping coupon to get some cool building supplies to my house to create some patriotic stepping stones.
Ruth G says
July 1, 2013 at 8:48 AMI would use the 40% off Scrapbooking Products. I saw a wonderful flag created out of paper butterflies that would be really awesome to create!
lynn says
July 1, 2013 at 7:59 AMI would go for the 40% off I always use those.
Jessica says
July 1, 2013 at 7:52 AMI Would use the free shipping on orders or 45 or more!
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Jessica says
July 1, 2013 at 7:51 AMWell they normally let you stack coupons so I would use the 40% off of one item coupon and the 10% off of your whole order coupon as well.
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Eva Scott says
July 1, 2013 at 5:58 AMI’d use the save Up to 40% Off Scrapbooking Products and stock up for my project life album.
Kara says
July 1, 2013 at 5:34 AMI guess I’d pick save 15% on Dyson vacuums!
Kara says
July 1, 2013 at 5:32 AMI’d pick save 10% off your order coupon!
The Nettles Family says
June 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM50% off red white and blue sale at home depot…I love that place!
The Nettles Family says
June 30, 2013 at 7:38 PM40% off coupon… one of my faves!
Christy Spurlock says
June 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM50% off the red white and blue sale. (selected items)
Christy Spurlock says
June 30, 2013 at 5:10 PMI would use the 40% off one regular priced item.
Amanda says
June 30, 2013 at 2:44 PMI would use the home depot card to buy some new patio furniture during the red, white & blue sale!
Amanda says
June 30, 2013 at 2:42 PMI would use the 40% off coupon to buy fabric for a new quilt!
Meredith @ unoriginalmom.com says
June 30, 2013 at 2:38 PMWould love to use the 40% coupon on fabric to make some patriotic banners!
Amanda says
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TiffanyM says
June 30, 2013 at 2:31 PMI’d use the home depot coupon if allowed on shade! Man its hot here and we wouldn’t want to burn on the 4th!
TiffanyM says
June 30, 2013 at 2:30 PMI’d use the 40% off at joann’s for a good holiday decor! 🙂 Love me some stars and stripes!
Whit says
June 30, 2013 at 2:28 PMAnd the 50% red white and blue sale at Home Depot!
Whit says
June 30, 2013 at 2:28 PMJoanns save 40% off coupon!! I always use this coupon! LOVE it!
tgoswife says
June 30, 2013 at 2:23 PMI would use the Save Up to 50% Off Select Items with the Red White & Blue Sale at HD.
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tgoswife says
June 30, 2013 at 2:21 PMI would use the Save 40% Off One Regular Priced Item code and get some great Americana prints! 🙂
StacySewsandSchools.Wordpress.com
Elena says
June 30, 2013 at 11:57 AMI would use the Save up to 30% on all overstock items at The Home Depot
Elena says
June 30, 2013 at 11:55 AMI would use the 40% Off Jo-Ann coupon
Ellen says
June 30, 2013 at 11:01 AMI dont see a code but I would check out that 40% off outdoor furniture at home depot!
SandraK says
June 30, 2013 at 11:00 AMHmmmm…30% or 50% at Home Depot! What to do…what do do!?!?! I think 50% off…to Home Depot I go:)
Jean Bullock says
June 30, 2013 at 10:59 AMThe code wasn’t working on the Home Depot. Clicking on the button just took us to the store website.
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
June 30, 2013 at 11:03 AMWhich one, Jean? I checked them all, and they seem to be working. Maybe I missed one?
Helen says
July 1, 2013 at 2:28 PMHi Jean – sorry you encountered an issue. Can you please tell me which code you’re trying to use so that I can look into the issue?
Best regards, Helen @ Coupons.com
SandraK says
June 30, 2013 at 10:59 AMDefinitely use Joann’s 40% off…need the crate and need the Martha Stewart Black Coffee:) But, also need the tub….aarrrgghhhhh too many choices! I want it all!
Ellen says
June 30, 2013 at 10:59 AMI’d used that AE831 to save 40% off for some outdoor fabric!!
Jean Bullock says
June 30, 2013 at 10:46 AMSave Up to 50% Off Select Items with the Red White & Blue Sale
Jean Bullock says
June 30, 2013 at 10:44 AMAE831 40% off regular price item.
Emily C says
June 30, 2013 at 10:05 AMI would use the Home Depot 50% off the red, white and blue sale.
Emily C says
June 30, 2013 at 10:04 AMI love Joann’s 40%off coupon.
Happy Valley Primitives says
June 30, 2013 at 9:51 AMWhat a cool planter box! I’d use that JoAnn’s coupon to whip up a great design!
Mami2jcn says
June 30, 2013 at 8:15 AMI would use the 30% off overstock items at Home Depot.
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Mami2jcn says
June 30, 2013 at 8:14 AMI would use the 40% off coupon at Jo Ann’s.
Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
Allison Moore says
June 30, 2013 at 7:57 AMI’d use the HD coupon for paint for the candle sticks
Allison Moore says
June 30, 2013 at 7:56 AMI would use the Save 40% on one item to get supplies to make patriotic candle sticks – dress up my mantle for the 4th!
kellyr78 says
June 30, 2013 at 7:44 AMI would use the Save up to 30% on all overstock items from Home Depot.
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kellyr78 says
June 30, 2013 at 7:42 AMI would use the Save 40% Off One Regular Priced Item Jo-Ann coupon.
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