This DIY Project Turns Unused Kitchenware Items into Fantastic Plant Holders
Tana Makmanee — February 5, 2013 — Art & Design
References: agoldenafternoon
If you’re looking for a way to make use of your old teacups or Fine China instead of having it collect dust in your cupboards, then these cute DIY teacup planters are a great way to revamp these beautiful, yet often impractical items.
The basics required for this little project include teacups of your choice, glue, soil and preferably succulent plants for their ability to sustain over long periods of time. Simply fill your chosen teacup with soil and add the plants right in, just make sure to keep the soil constantly moist to allow for proper growth of your plant.
Featured on the blog ‘A Golden Afternoon,’ these teacup planters are a perfect way to make use of impractical pieces of kitchenware, while adding a touch of green to your home decor.
The basics required for this little project include teacups of your choice, glue, soil and preferably succulent plants for their ability to sustain over long periods of time. Simply fill your chosen teacup with soil and add the plants right in, just make sure to keep the soil constantly moist to allow for proper growth of your plant.
Featured on the blog ‘A Golden Afternoon,’ these teacup planters are a perfect way to make use of impractical pieces of kitchenware, while adding a touch of green to your home decor.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - The trend of repurposing unused items, like teacups, into functional and decorative pieces, presents an opportunity for businesses to create DIY kits or offer creative workshops.
2. Indoor Gardening - The rising popularity of indoor plants and gardening opens up possibilities for companies to create products and services tailored to this market, such as specialized planters like teacup planters.
3. Sustainable Home Decor - The increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable home decor items provides an opportunity for businesses to create unique and environmentally friendly products, such as teacup planters made from recycled materials.
Industry Implications
1. Craft and DIY - The craft and DIY industry can tap into the upcycling trend by offering materials, tools, and resources for creating teacup planters and other repurposed items.
2. Home and Garden - The home and garden industry can capitalize on the indoor gardening trend by creating and marketing planters specifically designed for indoor plants and small spaces, like teacup planters.
3. Eco-friendly Products - The eco-friendly products industry can cater to the demand for sustainable home decor by producing eco-friendly and upcycled items, such as teacup planters made from recycled or repurposed materials.
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