Mini DIY Dollar Tree Planter

DIY Dollar Tree Planter – this inexpensive, fun and easy project is the perfect way to add a little nautical charm to your home. The small containers are the perfect size for individual succulent plants.

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When it comes to cute little accents around my house, I like things that a simple and pretty… and inexpensive! Crafting let’s me add all kinds of fun homemade and whimsical touches to my home, like my DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial and Buffalo Plaid Fabric Coasters without breaking the bank.

DIY Succulent Planter Dollar Tree Craft

I used a little faux eucalyptus, but you use use these for any small plants. Because the containers hold about two ounces, they make a very good planter for one individual succulent plant. Be sure to do your research on succulent planters.

Mini DIY Dollar Tree Planter - close up of four mini plastic containers wrapped with cotton rope and jute rope. Faux eucalyptus is in each of the pots, which are eon a granite counter top with gray tile in the background

Materials

nautical cotton rope ( I used the 11 ft package from Dollar Tree)
nautical jute rope (I ended using about 10ft)
scissors
glue gun and glue sticks
6-pack square mini dessert cups (these hold about 2 ounces)

Mini DIY Dollar Tree Planter - close up of material needed to make this project, including cotton and jute nautical ropes, square plastic dessert cups, scissors and a glue gun.

How to a Mini Make DIY Dollar Tree Planter

Start by adding a line of glue around the bottom of the dessert cup and wrap the cotton rope around making sure to press down so that it adheres to the glue.
Continue adding glue and wrapping until you reach the top.
Cut off the rope and make sure the end of the rope is glued down securely.
Repeat the same to make more cotton rope planters, or use the jute rope and follow the same instructions.