I had seen an artist who makes necklaces that have little plants growing in them. I think that is beyond my skill set, but when I saw these little cork planters on Pinterest I had to give this a try.
Reclaimed Material: champagne cork
Other/New Material: jade plant, magnet
Tools: drill with large bid, hot glue
How I did it: I used the large drill bit to make a hold in the center of the cork without drilling all the way down. I hot glued a magnet onto one side of the cork. I pulled a little jade plant sprout with the roots from a plant. I fit the plant root down, of course, into the hole then sprinkled some of the plant dirt in the hole. I put a little water on the plant and stuck it on the fridge.
What I would do differently: I didn't see any instructions for this so I just made it up as I went along. The plant is still alive, so I must done it the right way. I like this cork because it was vase-like, but looking at the picture now, it would have been cute to put a little ribbon around it.
Hey, this looks like a pineapple.
My 2012 resolution is to create a recycled craft everyday from discarded items. I am sure some crafts will turn out great...and others not so much, but I will admit those. I hope these experiments inspire people to create things from items they would usually throw away. This is not necessarily and instructional blog, but a journal of my creative journey, but I hope this sparks ideas for creative upcycling for you. If any instructions are needed, just ask.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
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