A Pallet Planter Box… true {love}.
The inspiration for this project started with this picture:
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Funny enough, I think the pallet project being featured in that picture is the coffee table. HA! Well, I saw beyond the coffee table and fell in love with those planter boxes. I thought they could easily be made with pallet wood, and why not give it a try? Of course that required a pallet, which meant I needed to get my hands on one. Mission accomplished with a little dumpster diving drive by in which I scored two. Woo Hoo!
Grab your hammer, nails and mitre saw!
Let’s make a Pallet Planter Box.
What you will need to cut is the following.
The width of your boards will vary on your pallet.
(2) 13-1/2″ boards
(11) 12″ boards
(4) 9″ boards
Here is a hand drawn illustration (by my hubby) to help with understanding what to do at each step of constructing the front and the back pieces of the planter box.
step one. Take two of your 12″ pieces and lay them horizontally parallel to one another. Whether they’re flush or there is a slight gap will depend upon on the width of your pallet boards.
step two. Take your other two 9″ pieces and place them vertically on top of the other boards (one on each end).
step three. Now take the 13-1/2″ board (the piece I refer to as the brace, although it’s not technically a brace) and place it horizontally parallel centered to the top and bottom of the bottom pieces.
step four: Repeat for the back piece.
For the sides, you’ll want to grab two 12″ boards for each side. Take those boards and nail them into the ends of both the front and the back pieces we’ve already put together.
Once those are attached, you’ll nail your three remaining 12″ pieces on the bottom.
And you’re done!
A rustic, weathered pallet planter box!
Here’s a tip. After cutting the pallet boards, the ends are not as weathered. You can see that in some of the pictures above. I took some black crafting paint, watered it down and rubbed it over those spots with a rag. After it absorbs, you won’t know the difference.
p.s. Be sure to swing by and check out my Pallet Serving Tray too!
I’ll be partying {here, here, here and here}.
Also linking at Home Stories A to Z and Craft-O-Maniac.
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Kelly I love this! I also love that you gave a diagram! Thank your husband for me! My pallet is still leaning up against the back of the house just waiting for me to do something with it! Thanks for some morning inspiration!
Thanks, Danni! I’ll be sure thank my hubby as well… diagrams can be super helpful! Put that pallet to good use and make yourself a couple of these
Happy Monday, friend. xo
I love it! I love how rustic it looks. The tutorial is fabulous as well.
Thanks, Jenny! I think the rustic, weathered look is fabulous too! Have a lovely day. Hugs.
Those are the coolest! I love them!
Jenny, you’re the bestest! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful week, friend. xo
I love a good pallet project even though I haven’t yet tried one. I guess I’m storing them all up in my head for whenever I actually find a way to get a pallet or two home. Thanks for the idea!
Liz
Thanks, Liz! Pallet projects are something fun and different… I hope to round up a bunch of pallet projects in the next week or two for even more inspiration
Happy Monday! xo
These are awesome! I love that they are weathered and your choice of flowers look great in them. Megan
Thanks so much, Megan. The weathered look is perfect, isn’t it… I can’t resist begonias, such a colorful and hardy flower.
Love it Kelli! Great work with the tutorial and awesome photos! Thanks!
Have a great day!
Amy @Sugar and Spice
Thanks so much, Amy
I was pleased with how it turned out! Hugs.
Your (hubby’s?) diagram makes it look easy enough for even me to give this a try!! I have 2 pallets taunting me to do a project with them. I can see three of these in a line as a centerpiece on the dining table. I would love it if you shared this at my party, You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday:
http://www.kathewithane.com/
YAY! I’m so glad you found inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs!
This looks so great! What a fantastic project! Would you consider linking it up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
Hi Shannah! Thanks so much for loving on my pallet project
I will do my best to swing by…. so many parties, so little time. xo
Oh WOW, LOVE them!! I actually saw some small boxes similar to the ones you made at a garage sale for DIRT cheap, but I couldn’t think of what to do with them. Oh how I wish I could go back and buy them to put flowers in them!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Thanks so much, Katie! What a bummer on those boxes at the garage sale… well, if you get a pallet or two, you can make these pretty cheap
Hope you’re having a great week!! Hugs.
Amazing! Love this!!! What a great project – especially since it was with the hubby:)
Thanks, Cari! Projects with the hubby are the bestest. Have a lovely week-end
What a GREAT idea! Great DIY project and you explained it so well! NICE JOB!
Always enjoy your posts.
Thanks so much
Hugs!!
This is such a great idea I love it.
Thanks for loving on my pallet project, Shirley! I trust you’re having a great week.
These are great!
Thanks, Kara! Hugs.
Oops! Sorry about that last post! I love your pallet planters!
LOL. No worries
Thanks for stopping by and leaving some comment {love}. Hugs!
What a great tutorial – thanks so much for sharing this!! And what gorgeous flowers you planted in it!!!
Thanks so much, Tani! I love begonias, such a pretty color too. Have a great week. xo
I love your take on the pallet craze, Kelly! They’re so rustic and look fantastic with your flowers (begonias?)
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Thanks, Claire! Yep, I {love} begonias — they’re such a hardy flower
Have a lovely day!
These are so cute! You did a fantastic job! and I love the drawing, so easy to visualize!
Thanks so much, Lorrie! I know my hubby will be glad to hear that the illustration has been helpful. Have a fabulous day. Hugs!
I love it!! So rustic and I love pallets!!! It’s also an excuse to buy more flowers…hehe!
YAY! More flowers
Thanks so much for loving on my project, Lish. Hugs to you and the boys.
These are cute! There are a lot of pallets laying around my neighborhood due to new construction. I may have to see if I can grab one so I can make some of these.
Girl, what are you waiting for? Go get those pallets
Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by
Very nice, please link it up with me today at Wow Us Wednesday. Following you linky followers
Hi Connie! Thanks so much for visiting with me and loving on my pallet project. Have a lovely day
You put these together!? These look great! Nice work. I’m a new linky follower, would love if you stopped by and followed me at http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
Hi Elise! Thanks so much for stopping by… my hubby and I did this project together. I will be sure to swing by your blog and say hello.
Hi, I’m visiting from Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence linky party. Love the box. Anything rustic and you got me. I am now following you.
http://www.laurieslittlebitsofcreativity.com/
Hi Laurie! Thanks so much for stopping by via The Picket Fence. I’m thrilled to have you here — and I couldn’t agree more, anything rustic catches my attention too. Have a lovely day. xo, Kelly
That is really cute! Awesome job.
Aren’t you the sweetest? Thanks so much, Melanie. xo, Kelly
Those are great!
Thanks, Debra
Oh Kelly!! They are wonderful!!! I wouldn’t mind having them myself hehe
Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Thanks so much, Christine!
Love this! I just found your blog! I just rebuilt a fence so I have a TON of old wood….. I think I’ll be making some planter boxes!
WOO HOO!! How exciting that you already have the supplies! So glad you found me and my little corner of bloggy land. Don’t be a stranger! Hugs.
Love this Kelly, the rustic look is fab!! Love having you each week at Uncommon!
Thanks so much, Bonnie! Hugs.
This is a fantastic idea Kelly! Super easy and looks terrific. I’ve been wanting to make some boxes for my bathroom and I think these will be perfect. Thanks for the diagram – will definitely help when making them! I’m going to pin this!
YAY! Super glad you like my project
Thanks for stopping by, leaving some comment love and pinning! Happy Saturday. Hugs.
Hi Kelly! What a greqt tutorial! I will be putting this on my craft wish list! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Jenn
Hi Jenn! Thanks so much. I’m super excited for the feature as well. Have a lovely weekend as well. Hugs!
So creative Kelli! I love the mix of rustic wood and flowers
Hugs, Tanya
Thanks so much, Tanya… I’m kinda in love with this project. Simple. Rustic and Versatile
These look really great. Wish I knew how to “pin” it.
Thanks, Rita! Do you have a Pinterest account?
Loving it! I need to get my hubs to work! Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday
Thanks, Deb! Recruiting the hubs help is nice for these types of projects
HUGS!
Luv luv luv pallette projects! thands for sharing at tip toe thru tuesday!Kim
I love pallet projects too
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love these and would so love to have them in my kitchen so I just tried to convince my husband (via email) that I needed your saw. He laughed and refused. I guess I’m not nearly as handy as I dream that I am.
Girl, you are too cute! You don’t have to own a mitre saw, but using a handsaw would be quite a bit of work
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous day. xo, Kelly
You’re so clever! These turned out great. I’m officially on the lookout for more pallets!
Love it!!! Featuring you today!
Featuring you today!!! XO, Aimee
Your planter is lovely and great tutorial too, thanks! I’ve got this linked to my planters post too today!
Nice informative blog!!!!!Looking forward to know more………