DIY Wood Planter Box

Listen up DIY Brides!

I've got a rustic wedding planter you can DIY for $3! "What was that? Shannon nothing costs $3 in 2013!" Oh no, I AM FOR REALS.

Here's the breakdown:

1) You buy this wood container at A.C. Moore:

It's called a cd crate, CD'S ha!
Its originally $3, USE the 50% off coupon A.C. Moore has on their website here











2) Use a walnut color stain and an extra rag or a foam brush:

You can find this stain at Wal-Mart or on Amazon

3) Stain to your preference! For the color below I coated it twice and it dried in less than an hour.

4) Decorate for your wedding!

Love the peonies featured in the rustic planter? Contact me for more information here or at botanicalbox@gmail.com

First Post!

Welcome to the Botanical Box!
I hope to share posts about anything floral, wedding flowers, DIY wedding,  places I've seen,  motivational music, and anything creative or entrepreneurial.

I currently run botanical box, an Etsy shop where I create artificial bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. 




The purpose behind this shop was to create the most realistic bouquets for brides who are on a budget.

I'm not going to have $5,000 for flowers with my own wedding but does that really mean I need to sacrifice a couple centerpieces or use cheap looking flowers? Hell no! Hence the birth of my shop!



 





Besides owning an Etsy shop I'm also a human being! 
I live in NJ but a new yawker at heart
I live with my boyfriend and 2 awesome cats.
I dream of an existence where my time is my own but I currently work in physical therapy.
I'm hustling to have not only my own business but an EMPIRE.

None of these flowers were harmed or actually used in bouquets. It turns out, fake flowers make nice cat beds.

P.S. Blog Critiques wanted!