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    Modern Geometric Planter

    By Stacy 32 Comments

    I have partnered with 3M DIY  to create this project. I have been compensated for my time and efforts but the ideas and opinions are all mine!

    Remember how when I was in NYC I was challenged by 3M to find something to serve as my inspiration for a DIY project? I chose the picture I took of the relief stone detail on the side of a building in Soho.

    3M DIY project inspiration

    I had a million ideas of what I could do! Molding on a wall, a giant stencil painted on a rug, and so many others. But what I ultimately decided to do was build a planter and add the relief detail to the sides. I combined my love of plants and my obsession with the pattern to create this fun project!

    Modern Geometric DIY Planter

     

    To make it a bit more modern, I went with a bright white paint.

    geometric modern planter

     

    This planter will go in my future master bedroom (the one I keep doing projects for but have no idea when it will even have walls). But until then, it gets to find a home in my upstairs. I think I will keep my fiddle leaf tree in it but I think these fall flowers look pretty good in there too.

     

     

     

    Alright, let's get down to business.

    Supplies needed:

    Plywood, Lattice Molding, Brad nailer, 3M™ Advanced Abrasives, Drill and Screws, 3M™ Wood Filler, Safety Glasses (3M™ Safety Products), Wood shape cut outs, 3M™ Wood Adhesive, Paint of your choice

    supplies for planter

    If you have your measurements ahead of time, you can have the people at Home Depot cut your plywood for you before you leave the store. Or you can cut them yourself on a table saw. You will need for side and a bottom. The size depends on your preference. You will also need some molding cut the same length as the sides and cut on a 45 degree angle.

    wood for planter

     

    Screwing the pieces together will make for a stronger hold. I recommend doing this for planters instead of brad nails (when possible) if you are adding dirt directly intot he planter. Wood when moist will eventually pull apart if only help by brad nails. Use outdoor wood screws.

    planter screwed together

     

    The molding will cover the screw. I nailed them on.

    nail on molding 1

     

    Putty the nail holes and then once the putty is dry, sand smooth with a fine grit sandpaper.

    putty nail holes

    Now, since I was trying to replicate a certain pattern, and I needed a bajillion of these little pieces, I had to get creative on the material. Normally if I had been building this without a very specific pattern in mind, I would have bought pre-cut balsa wood shapes from a craft store. They can come in large pack for very little money. I recommend going that route if you want to create a fun relief pattern.

    I cut my shapes out of chipboard using my Silhouette cutting machine. Then I glues the small, medium, and large pieces together to create the 3D pattern. I stacked some books on top while they dried so they would not warp.

    glue the pieces together to create 3D pattern

     

    Once the shapes were dry, I used special wood glue meant for the outdoors to adhere them to the planter.

    Since chipboard is not as strong as wood, I added a layer of polyurethane to it before I painted. The poly soaked into the chipboard and when it dried, the chipboard was so hard! You wouldn't have to do that step if you buy the pre-cut balsa wood shapes however.

    3M outdoor wood adhesive

     

    Once the adhesive dried, I primed and then painted the planter. I went with a gloss finish. I wanted it to be sleek and shiny.

    DIY planter pattern

     

    It is so hard to tell in pictures. I have learned that white is hard to photograph. It looks so much better in person :)

    white planter

     

    I am kind of loving the glossy white against my "aged" wood floors (AKA beat up by 4 boys).

    DIY modern geometric planter

     

    And the greenery looks amazing with the white as well.

    geometric modern planter

     

    I can't wait to see it and my blue card catalog bedside table in my new room. Momma's praying for a large tax return!

    I am proud to be a 3M sponsored blogger, and, as part of my responsibilities, I get the opportunity to evaluate products from 3M DIY. Opinions are my own and additional product used in the project were selected by me.

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    1. Jennifer West

      October 20, 2014 at 11:36 am

      WOW! I LOVE the way it turned out. Amazing job!

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    2. Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio

      October 20, 2014 at 11:38 am

      So pretty! I love it Stacy!

      Reply
    3. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline

      October 20, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Oh, Stacy, I love the geometric designs and the stark white color you chose. Perfect for making a statement.

      Reply
    4. Taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers

      October 20, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Oh I absolutely love this! White geometric is totally my style and I love how this looks. Great job!

      Reply
    5. Katie

      October 20, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      At first glance I thought this was ceramic! It looks amazing!!!

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    6. Ashley Phipps

      October 20, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      So creative! I love this!

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    7. Melanie

      October 20, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      This looks great! So many color combos could be used for this. Very versatile.

      Reply
    8. Kim @ seven thirty three

      October 21, 2014 at 7:12 am

      This looks gorgeous. When I saw the picture I totally thought it was store bought. Amazing job.

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    9. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}

      October 21, 2014 at 7:56 am

      That is so awesome Stacy!! What a creative and cool way to make a planter! Love that geometric look.

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    10. Michele McDonald

      October 21, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Wow! That looks fabulous!

      Reply
    11. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      October 21, 2014 at 8:25 am

      This is amazing!!! It is so high end looking for little money! I have a Silhouette so really looking forward to giving this project a try. ~Christy

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    12. Colleen Jorgensen

      October 21, 2014 at 8:31 am

      This is freakin' amazing! Seriously. At first glance I figured you spraypainted it, but you built the WHOLE DANG thing?!? Wow, girl. Skills. Vision AND skills.

      Very, very cool.

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    13. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story

      October 21, 2014 at 8:36 am

      That is such a neat idea. Thank you for the tutorial I need to build some planters myself.

      Reply
    14. Natalie @ A Turtle's Life for Me

      October 21, 2014 at 8:38 am

      I NEVER would have thought to layer your chipboard like that! So smart!! Love the way this turned out. I'm a huge fan of bright white against dark wood! Great job!

      Reply
    15. Shannah @ Just Us Four

      October 21, 2014 at 10:23 am

      This is so cute. I love how it turned out. Thanks for the great instructions on recreating it too.

      Reply
    16. linda(burlap+blue)

      October 21, 2014 at 11:08 am

      This is gorgeous!! Absolutely lovely!!

      Reply
    17. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses

      October 21, 2014 at 11:22 am

      What a fun project ... and so creative to use chipboard!!

      Reply
    18. gail

      October 21, 2014 at 11:52 am

      Beautiful job Stacy, and a great tutorial! I love your diy planter.

      gail

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    19. Kathy @ Merriment Design

      October 21, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      Love the look of this - super unique and great tip on the poly and chipboard!

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    20. Karah Bunde

      October 21, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      This came out so great! Love your creativity creating your own 3D design.

      Reply
    21. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

      October 21, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      LOVE this project! Definitely pinning it!

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    22. Meegan Fast

      October 21, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      I am loving the layers and how you utilized your wood and glue. The high gloss white is the icing on the cake!

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    23. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

      October 21, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      That is really cool!! Love it!!

      Reply
    24. Amy | The Happy Scraps

      October 22, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Seriously, I can't believe you made that pattern with chipboard! You are AWESOME!!!

      Reply
    25. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor

      October 22, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Super clever, Stacy! Love it...and white was the perfect choice!

      Reply
    26. Kelley Wilson

      October 22, 2014 at 9:31 am

      That is awesome!!!!! Never would have thought of using cardboard cutouts!

      Reply
    27. Leanne

      October 22, 2014 at 9:59 am

      You did a beautiful job on this! I love all the layers. It's such a beautiful piece.

      Reply
    28. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun

      October 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      This looks amazing! I love the white and I love how you used the chipboard! Very clever.

      Reply
    29. Carissa Rasmussen

      October 22, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      I need one of those plants! So cute!

      Reply
    30. Rachel@yourtablecloth.com

      October 23, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Love the planter! Well done!

      Reply
    31. Rachel

      October 23, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      What a beautiful planter! I think white was the perfect color choice! (And it is so hard to photograph! But you did great.) It contrasts perfectly with your floors.

      Reply
    32. Angie @ CCC

      October 24, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Such a great idea Stacy!!

      Reply

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