About two years ago I purchased a rusty old toolbox for $5.00 at a garage sale, thinking I would use it as an upcycled toolbox planter. I felt a little sheepish when I got home (especially when the hubs told me he thought it should have been free … haha … I thought so too.) But at the time I had a plan … a plan that did not materialize for two years … in fact, this spring the toolbox almost went to the dump because I couldn’t figure out how to fit any plants into the shallow trays.
But, miracle of miracles, something happened to stop me in my tracks!
I was at the garden centre at Home Depot when I spied a sedum mat … I’d never seen such a thing and was quite intrigued … it hit me right away how perfect it would be for the old toolbox …
I basically cut off chunks and stuffed them into the partitions … and quite unceremoniously too …
So my junky toolbox …
was saved from the dump!
… at least for another year.
An Upcyled Link Party at Funky Junk Interiors
Featured at Rodale’s Organic Life
Pretty funky …
I love that you held out until you found something that worked! I have a grocery store shopping cart in my garage, and it is been in there for four years. It too, is destined t I love that you held out until you found something that worked! I have a grocery store shopping cart in my garage, and it is been in there for four years. It too, not unlike your toolbox, is destined to become a planter. Someday.
Well that didn’t post quite as planned. Ha!
No worries Kate! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comment!
maybe i could even grow them from a mat! :)
You are such an amazing, creative woman! You see the beauty in such unusual objects- BRAVO! Love what you’ve done here!
Barb,
What a great idea. Fantastic article and congratulations on the magazine coverage.
Ann :):)
This is so pretty and what a great use. I have a tool box like this. I think this would be a perfect project for it! Thanks – found you at the Funky Junk link! kim
This turned out beautiful! It looks so natural and rustic at the same time. What a great idea for the toolbox!
Looks great! Personally, I think you got a great deal for $5. That toolbox is terrific. And the sedum is the perfect fit for the shallow trays.
This is very cute. Love that it was savaged and up cycled.
Its made a fab little planter
Sarah @ Edea Smith
http://www.edea-smith.co.uk
Absolutely adore this. GREAT JOB!
Wow, that’s great idea, Barb, I love that. Thanks for the inspiration!