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Recycled Hanging Planter
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With a hammer and nail, poke three holes around the top ridge of the can, with each hole being the same distance apart as other holes or else the plant won't hang right. Cut three pieces of cord, all the same size (whatever length you choose). Tie one cord to each hole with a few knots so it's secured well. Bring the loose cords together and tie them together with a big knot. Then a bit higher close to the top, make another knot. Now you have a secured hole to hang the plant. Decorate with stickers,glitter or anything else you have on hand. Put a nice small plant in there (make sure it is already in it's own container, the hanging planter is just for decoration.
This would be a great craft for kids/parents to do together!
By Lisa from Halifax, NS
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07/22/2008
I use my spaghetti sauce jars for drinking. I have other decent glasses but these are sturdy and good for those frequent trips to the water jug. I also measure the water into my percolator with one of them. They make nice containers for plants which need to be rooted in water. I will try your tip with one of my many cans. Thanks! I can remember a time when cans of all sorts were used for many things. I'm glad ot see people getting back to that.
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07/20/2008
I had some large cans that I wanted to use, filled with geraniums, for planters on my porch. I loved the original labels on the cans, so I just used a decopadge (sp?) glue to cover the labels and permenently seal them on the cans. Worked great and there was no need to even paint the cans, which worked well for me.
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