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March 13, 2015 Crafts & DIY

Boxwood Flower Box Decor

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

Just like so many people around this time, I cannot wait for spring to finally get here! I am newly inspired to add a bit of color to our home to celebrate, and love the look of fresh greenery. So, last weekend while perusing Homegoods to get some inspiration, I saw a cute little wooden box filled with bottles and fake boxwood. While I’m not normally a fake plant kind of person, I was definitely eyeing it. Like did-a-few-passes-down-that-aisle-while-contemplating-if-I-could-be-a-fake-plant-person kind of thing. After a bit, I decided to give it a try! I mean I kill almost every house plant I own, so maybe bringing in a fake plant or two might be a smart idea : )

However, instead of spending $20 on it, I went home and looked through our scrap piles and craft closet and recreated it for free! It took all of 10 minutes and was a crazy easy project.

Here’s what I gathered up:

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

A couple of scrap 1x6s, three old Starbucks Frappuccino bottles, a little bundle of faux boxwood (picked up during a Michaels sale a while ago for just a few dollars) and some twine. The only things not pictured- wood glue and stain/paint for the box.

First off the 1×6 was cut in half longways, leaving two pieces about 2.75 x 11”. I cut the second 1×6 scrap so there were two pieces about 2.75 x 3″ for the sides.

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

Then, using wood glue, I glued the box together. This box has no bottom, but a bottom could easily be added using thin plywood.

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

I added a clamp to make sure everything was held nice and tight while the glue dried. (about 30 mins)

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

For the bottles, I cleaned a few Starbucks glass bottles that look like little milk glasses, and added some green twine for decoration.

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

Then, added the boxwood! Deke was extra curious and decided to stare at me the entire time, and despite knowing he’s not allowed on the table, he would not budge. Maybe he’s a crafter deep down and his lack of thumbs prohibit him from ever living out his dream. The world will never know : )

Boxwood Flower Box DIY - Sypsie Designs

Once the glue was dry, the box can be finished anyway you’d like! The scrap wood I used was already stained from another project, so I just dry brushed on some white paint and let that dry for about 5 minutes.

This little flower box ended up in our half bath, which, if you remember from our past posts, used to be a dark blue. Surprise! I’ve already repainted and we’ve only been here for 6 months. M loves that about me : P

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What do you think? Do you decorate with artificial flowers or greens? Have you repainted a room multiple times in just a few months? Would you make this project for your home? Or are you just happy it’s Friday : )

Have a great weekend!

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  1. Lisa C. says

    March 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    What an adorable way to decorate just using what you have lying around. Very creative! I too usually stay away from fake plants, but these greens are really attractive. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      March 13, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! Maybe this summer I’ll replace them with something living, but for now I’m liking them as well : ) Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Denise says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Hello ladies! Shared on FB and pinned this week. Hope you are doing well. BTW…love this. I need to make one for my kitchen. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Wow! Your flower box and jars are beautifully put together! You can use this anywhere around the house… or make more! Love this!

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    • Sypsie says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks Robin! You really could! : )

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    April 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I love how the box turned out! I have 3 little milk bottlese similar to yours, now I’ve got to make a box like this one. I love the finish of the wood too. Thank you for the inspiration!! 😉

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    • Sypsie says

      April 15, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Michele! It was so easy to put together : )

      Reply
  5. Jordan@the2seasons says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    This is so cute and adds a nice touch of green. I like you am not a big fake plant type of gal but when done right it works. This works and now I am getting some ideas… Cheers!

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    • Sypsie says

      April 15, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much Jordan! Can’t wait to fill them with fresh greens from outside- we’re getting closer! : )

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    August 10, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Love these projects. Time to change some areas in my home

    Reply

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