DIY: WHAT I MADE MONDAY

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I'm super happy with the turn out of this creation. It is the first time I've actually made something successful from Pinterest. 

It took me a while to introduce succulents into my wannabe-chic bedroom, but I now found an excuse. This super cute, easy DIY pot really reflects happiness and positivity because of the smiling cat.

It's made from a used and washed lemonade bottle. I cut out my shape using a Stanley Knife (not the safest things, I know) along the marked lines. Cutting it was probably the hardest part but I didn't particularly focus on it being perfect because I knew a lot of the edges would be covered. 

I then went into the garden and spray painted it matt white. I seriously enjoyed using the spray paint - it was such fun! I applied one coat in the morning and another in the afternoon for maximum opacity. 

The succulents are from B&Q and they came in a big glass bowl, meaning they were pretty pricey at £10. However, I think I will eventually find a different use for the bowl. The plants got de-potted and placed into Cactus Compost. If you're replanting cacti or succulents, it is important to use the correct compost because they use a lot of nutrients from the soil around them. 

Finally, I drew on the face and painted the ears. I'm so please with how it turned out and I can't wait to watch my plants settle into their new home. 

What DIY have you been doing lately?

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