30 Minute Make-Over: Window Box

Here’s a super easy, quick and cost-effective little tutorial for a Mother’s Day gift: a window flower box made out of a broken palette. A great project to do with your kids!

You’ll need a broken palette (get one from your local hardware store or Agri / Co-Op if you live in the country -they throw them away!), some paint and a few plants.

First, remove the one end, keeping the top and bottom plank as well as the support blocks intact

Next, remove the central support block only. If your palette was put together by a hammer-happy individual, this might be the most difficult thing you do all day. I first tried to remove the 6 nails holding it in place and then ended up hammering through them by driving a flat screw driver between the plank and support block {much easier than option 1!}.

Fix 2 more planks above the original 2 to completely cover the support blocks. If you have any old nails that you just cannot remove {prime example above}, just flatten them into the wood. Then add a 5th plank to the bottom, making sure that there are gaps so that water can drain out.

I used my favourite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, because it requires no prep and will weather nicely to a vintage finish. Shop your chalk paint online here!

I screw-fixed the planter to the wall as well as supported it underneath with 2 L-brackets.

I kept the plants in the pots so that I can replace them easily without having to unscrew the box. And it looks just adorable!