This post is sponsored by Post in collaboration with Pebbles. All ideas and opinions are our own.
We’re long time cereal eaters. And big fans of upcyling. We love a good challenge to turn trash to treasure, what better way to do so than our new cereal box succulent planters. We are loving the classic trend of succulents and the current trend of animal faces everywhere so decided to combine the two into these easy-to-craft planters:
You’ll need a cereal box, (we enjoyed Cinnamon Pebbles, mm!), a mason jar, small planter, scissors, a hot glue gun, acrylic paint and a Sharpie.
Cut the cereal box apart with your scissors.
Measure your planter then cut your cardboard to size to wrap around it.
(We left little triangles for our fox ears.)
Paint and decorate your cardboard.
I freehanded the scallops with a pencil then filled it in with Sharpie. The coral on the fox is acrylic paint, I just used a little pin to help with its foxy face.
Hot glue the seam around your planter or mason jar. Fill with succulents.
We used artificial succulents for easy greenery with no fuss.
That’s really it. Just plop them in and enjoy. 🙂
Isn’t this fox so darn cute?
They fit right in on my dining room shelves. 🙂
Big thanks to Post for challenging us today! Keep up with them Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
See more of our succulent ideas like our DIY Toothbrush Holder turned Succulent Planter,
and our popular Painted Mason Jar Succulent tutorial!
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Randi says
What a fun idea! I love the creativity!
pris says
This is such a cute idea and much cheaper than buying the real ceramic ones! Would u please tell me where u found that darling little owl planter?? So cute!!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Pris! It was an impluse buy on Etsy…didn’t realize how itty bitty the owl was for the price, ouch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HinklevilleHandmade So cute though, huh 🙂
Shawnna says
Such a cute idea!
Tiffany Hardy says
Wow! Had I not seen the pictures I wouldn’t believe they look so great! They do fit on shelves which is fantastic! Thanks!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Tiffany! They were so fun to make 🙂
Erlene says
Squeee…this is too cute! I love that it’s made from recycled cereal boxes and it would be so easy to change up. Pinned!
June from Let Go of Being Perfect says
These are so adorable! I will make one this weekend. 🙂 I came over from Tutorials & Tips Link party and will pin.
Lolly Jane says
Oh yay! Have fun crafting!
Debrashoppeno5 says
These are so cute. And so easily to make so you can make a grouping.
Lara says
Super cute idea!!
Sandra says
These are so stinking cute and this is recycling at it’s best!
Katrin says
So pretty and fun to make, I love succulents and this is a cute way to reuse those cereal boxes!
Julie says
The number of times I put a plant on an old plate or saucer because we don’t have a nice fancy planter for it o go in and I’ve never thought to do something like this! I’m having a real “doh!” moment! Why didn’t I think of this? It’s perfect and so easy to refresh when you want a change.
Thanks so much.
Lolly Jane says
LOL, thanks, Julie!!
Jess says
Oh my gosh. This is such a cute idea!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Jann Olson says
Fun! It’s amazing what you can do with a cereal box. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Natalie says
Hi! Juste came from dianarambles.com Pin Me Linky Party 228. Saw your entry and pined it to my DIY home decoration board. What a nice and simple idea. Just like I love them! Thanks!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks for coming by 🙂
Jen Perkins says
These are so stinking’ adorable. I could not wrap my head around the cereal box part and how it held dirt and water, but it is all clear to me now! Cardboard box plant koozy. Love it!
Lolly Jane says
Haha! Faux for the win! 😉
Carol says
Cute ideas! Pinned and shared
Christina says
These are ADOREABLE! I don’t have any cereal boxes, but could probably use some pasta boxes after dinner tonight!
Jennie says
These are sooo cute! Oh my goodness, I’ve got to try this, especially since we have a bunch of succulent “babies” that need homes. 🙂 Thank you for such a cute idea. 🙂
Liz says
What a fun idea! That fox face is too stinkin cute 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Homestead Blog Hop
Robin Gay says
Adorable!!! Thanks for sharing with Monday Funday xo
Tianna says
these are so cute! they came out great 😀
Christine says
That’s so cute and such a great trash to treasure with the leftover boxes!
Mari says
Great share over at Wed Showcase just pinned! I love plants
Michelle says
You’re so right, that little fox is adorable and it’s a great way to re-use cereal boxes. I would never have guessed that’s what they were if you hadn’t posted the step by step. Great idea
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Michelle! Happy crafting!
STEPHANIE says
That fox is adorable. Great idea!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Super cute! Love the fox. Visiting from Creatively Crafty party.
Lolly Jane says
Thanks for coming by 🙂
Cate says
Wow, so cute and so easy!
Alison says
What an adorable idea! Love it!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks so much!! 😀
Emily says
These are absolutely darling! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week!
Charlene says
Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. Join us Sunday because you are being featured. Congrats!
Lolly Jane says
No way!! Thank so much, Charlene! XO
Stacey says
Adorable!! What a fun idea for making something cute and reusing the cereal box.
Lolly Jane says
Thank you!! It was a fun craft!
Kati says
These are the cutest things ever!
Colleen says
This little fox planter is totally adorable!
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
What a clever project! That little fox is just too much! Darling! Pinned and sharing. I have chosen this post as my feature at the next Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting Sunday at noon EST.
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Cristina!
clairejustine says
What a lovely idea. Love the Mr. Fox one 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
janet trieschman says
totally cute. I would have guessed an oatmeal container not starting from a rectangular cereal box. Thanks for sharing at #CCBG
Roseann Hampton says
These would be great for gift giving!
Jeannee Taylor says
They look porcelain! Sooo Pretty! I love the little fox! I REALLY love your succulent planter key holder! Thanks for sharing! #HOmeMattersParty
Jeannee
Marie says
These are too cute! I’m in love with the fox! (Also super smart to paint the cardboard before attaching it. That has to make it so much easier!)
Angela says
Cute AND resourceful- awesome craft, you two!! My girls will love this.
Lisa // Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing and Crafting says
Nooo, those are just TOO cute! And so easy, too! I couldn’t believe that those were cereal boxes, because the material looked like something totally different. Just wondering, did you seal the planters with Mod Podge or something else? I’d be worried about the Sharpie decorated ones in particular running. Pinning! 🙂 Lisa
Lolly Jane says
Oh thanks Lisa! They’re actually faux so no mess with water 😉
Thank you for pinning and popping by! xo
Cecilia says
Adorable! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Amber says
The little fox planter is adorable – I love these ideas
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon!
Pauline Molinari says
I adore these planters! The fox is just too cute! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!
Samantha says
This is so cute! It’s hard to believe you used a cereal box to make it. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
Diana says
Love this craft, ladies–super cute and oh so foxy! Pinned and facebooked 🙂
Lolly Jane says
Well thank you Diana! So sweet of you 🙂