I don’t know exactly what it is, but there’s something about hanging planters that can be so special (and a bit magical). Maybe it’s because you normally see those types of plants stuck on the ground, so when they are floating in midair, it’s like, “Dang plants, you’re up so high!” I can’t help but feel excited for them. Since hanging planters can get pretty expensive, I thought I’d come up with a cost-effective way to make a group of hanging planters (and it’s super easy too!)
Supplies:
-plastic fishbowls (I used both a 1 gallon and a 1.5 gallon size)
-eye bolts (you can use almost any size, but I used a 1/4″ x 2″ eye bolt)
–“S” hooks
-large washer that will fit over the eye bolt
-thin, metal chain to hang the planter on
-drill
–ceiling hooks
-small succulents or other plants
-potting soil
Step One: Measure two inches from the opening of the bowl and mark the spot with a pen. Use your drill to drill a hole on your mark (you’ll want to choose a drill bit that is the same size as your eye bolt).
Step Two: Put your eye bolt through the hole and screw the washer first and then the bolt on the other side.
Step Three: Fill the bottom of your planter with two inches of soil and place your plants into the soil (you can also add an inch or so of small rocks before the soil to help the water drain better). Add more soil as needed and pat down lightly.
Step Four: Attach the “S” hook to your eye bolt and hang your planter onto the end of your chain. Follow the instructions for your ceiling hooks and attach the hooks to the ceiling in your desired spot. Hang your planter chain onto the hook and you’re done!
Note: Depending on your chain, you may or may not be able to shorten the chain yourself. If it’s thin enough, you can use pliers or a Phillips-head screwdriver to open the chain at either end to hook onto your ceiling hook and screw eye (you won’t need the “S” hook if you can do that). If it’s too thick to bend open yourself, you’ll have to have it cut to the right length when you buy the chain and use an “S” hook to connect the two.
I’m really proud of how these little guys turned out. They look super clean and modern, and I love that they remind me of the clear bubble chairs that I’ve always had my eye on. So what are you waiting for? Put some of your plants up high and see how they like it! xo. Laura
Credits // Author: Laura Gummerman, Photography: Laura Gummerman and Sarah Rhodes. Photos edited with Stella and Piper of the Signature Collection.
Love this idea! I have seen these types of terrariums all over lately, most recently at Target. I always think these are so neat and then think that I will run into them and have them fall to the ground and shatter, since they are always made of glass. This is the perfect solution for me, and I love that they are bigger!
Here is the link to the glass one at Target in case you were curious.
http://www.target.com/p/hanging-terrarium/-/A-15156159
I absolutely love this idea! A single drill hole? I can handle that!
Oh, how did I miss this one! Maybe I was on vacay 🙂 I love this idea. I have seen a lot of these on Etsy and have always wanted to know how to make my own. Brilliant!
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Eeeep, I can’t wait to try this! What a wonderful and inexpensive alternative! Also, I love that you guys include what photoshop actions you used. I’m diggin’ using the Signature Collection.
Love everything about this. I’m thinking this would be perfect hanging from the pipe that runs along my ceiling.
You ladies always have the cutest ideas.
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absolutely AMAZING. seriously, perfect!
xx
That is an amazing idea!! I will try definitely try it ^^
so pretty! Im going to this in my living room! thanks:)
wow, this looks so cool!
xo, cheyenne
Oh my god I love these!!!
Oooh what a cool idea!!
“Dang plants, you’re up so high!” – I definitely LOL’d at this and almost spit out the water I was drinking. What a great DIY!
Eeeeennnnnnh….they’re okay….at first i thought they were tiny and that made them more interesting but bigger was just so-so. Try getting a little more classy with a better chain and eye hook. C’mon Laura – Class it up!!
This so original and would look great!
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These are gorgeous!! I can’t get my plants to live for long, any tips?
I also agree with the previous question about watering these darlings.
Oh my word, thank you for this. I am on the verge of creating these! http://chicorigins.blogspot.com
these are gorgeous Laura!! What a fantastic idea. I’ve got a little lonely corner in my living room that’s in need of brightening. Something like this might be just the ticket!
these turned out so cute!!
xxoo,
nikki
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“Dang plants, you’re up so high!” <<<< Dying laughing!!! Love this so much!
Best DIY ever! Looks great!