DIY Herb Garden Mother's Day Gift

A favorite Mother's Day idea... a thrifted herb garden...


I had the perfect box, thank you Goodwill!
and painted it black...

I printed out the word "herbs" from my computer...

and transferred the word to the box using graphite paper...
(This is a step up for me, I usually use the "scribble with pencil" on the back approach...)


Then I hand-painted the word...

Next I distressed and antiqued the box...

I used copper plant markers to identify the herbs and some
Spanish Moss to cover the plastic I used to line the box.


Beautiful!



Happy Mother's Day Mom!

 Happy Mother's Day everyone!!


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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 9, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    That turned out great, Susan! I have got to try that graphite transfer method. I am no freehand painter, so it would be great if that would work for me. Love the tote ~ great Goodwill find! I am not surprised that she loved it. I'm sure she'll think of you everytime she looks at it or cuts some herbs for cooking.

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  2. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Another great idea! Very, very nice!

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 9, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    What a great gift Susan, and you planter box turned out awesome!! Martina

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  4. HollyMay 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    What a neat idea! I love it and I'm sure she did too!

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  5. AngelaMay 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Such a thoughtful gift. One that will keep giving for months to come, and so useful too. Maybe she will invite you over when she prepares a great meal using some of the herbs. Love how the box turned out also.

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  6. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 9, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I would love this, too...what a great gift - that will keep on giving!!

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  7. KatieMay 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I love this! I'm your newest follower now!

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  8. Margaret@MissAdventures of Susie HomemakerMay 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Coming over from Craft Couture- What a great Idea- I'm filing this away in my idea file!

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  9. Tammy @ Type AMay 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    that is awesome, i would have done the scribble method too! lol didn't even know about graphite paper. thanks for sharing this at my party!!

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  10. JessicaMay 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very cute idea! What a great Mother's Day gift.

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  11. Designed by ChanceMay 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Fabulous! I want one of those myself.

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  12. Sandy Jenney - Organize with SandyMay 10, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    That looks great!
    Thanks for linking this up to my Organize Mission Monday link party.
    Thanks for your tutorial on how to fix the no-rely thing, but even though my settings are as you say... it doesn't work for me.
    But I do like comment sections like yours that let me put in my email and url instead of just linking it up to Google.

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  13. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    what a brilliant idea!!
    i want so badly to plant my own herbs this year but i just don't see it happening. but i'll keep this in mind

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  14. abeachcottageMay 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    You did a wonderful job with the planters box and what a lovely gift!

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  15. LaurieMay 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    This turned out great! I think I must make one for myself!

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  16. Crafty SistersMay 11, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Wow! I need to check out Goodwill more often, your box is great! I love that you put an herb garden in it, I'm sure your mom loved it. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. MichelleMay 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    This is so cute! What a great idea, I love that it has it's own handle. I'd love for you to come link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-thrifty-thursday-15.html
    ~Michelle

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  18. KrystalMay 12, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    I can't believe you hand painted the letters! They look so good! The whole thing is just beautiful.

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  19. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}May 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    The pencil on the back approach is my poision too! Love your herb garden...I am pinning this for mother's day projects for next year!

    If you have a moment today, please share this with my readers @Creative Juice Thursday Hope to see yours among all the amazing projects!

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  20. KatMay 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    What a bright and beautiful day to join a blog hop!

    Just popping by to say hello and follow your blog!

    I'm Kat the author/editor of The Vivification of Mrs. Moment (MrsMoment.Com). VMM is a A blossoming community of storytellers weaving true tales about fleeting moments that touch our lives in incalculable ways. Plus, excerpts from my odd little life.

    Stop by, get involved, tell a story, and follow back. We love to welcome new writers into our community.

    Peace and illumination,

    Kat

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  21. MelanieMay 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Love it!!!

    I would love for you to come link up your post at my "Encouragement is Contagious!" linky party! And... please link up some of your other favorites from blogs you love! Then, those bloggers will also get lots of unexpected, encouraging comments!

    Blessings!
    Melanie

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  22. CrystalMay 13, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    LOVE this idea!!! It is definitely going on my to-do list! Thanks SO much for linking up! Just wanted to let you know I am changing Inspire Me Mondays to Summer Lovin' Saturdays! It begins tonight :) I hope you have a great weekend! :)
    Crysta
    http://www.homemakerinheels.com

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  23. Kelly @ Run With GlitterMay 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I featured this on the Glitter Friday Spotlight!
    http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/05/glitters-friday-spotlight-5-13-11.html
    xoxo
    Kelly

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  24. AnnaMay 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I love it, so cute! Thanks for linking up to Weekend Warrior.


    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  25. LeanneMay 14, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    That is such a great idea and I love that box. Thanks for linking to the party.

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  26. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    How sweet - I'm sure it made a lovely gift!

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  27. Sandy Jenney - Organize with SandyMay 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Thanks again. I wanted to let you know that I am featuring this today on my Organizing Mission Monday link party! Please stop by and pick up the "Proud To be Featured...." button on my sidebar.
    Thanks!

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  28. Megan GunyanMay 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I love your execution of it! Great job.

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  29. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMay 16, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I didn't know they were still making graphite paper. Thanks for the tip!

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  30. ChiaraMay 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    This turned out absolutely beautiful! I always WANT to make an herb planter. I just need to do it--now you have reinspired me. : )
    I shared this post/tutorial on my Friday Favorites (posted today on Tuesday due to Blogger issues last week). Thanks for the beautiful idea!

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  31. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    That's a great gift idea! Glad she loved it!
    gail

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  32. Carrie @ Dittle DattleMay 19, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is such a great idea! Who couldn't use a little "spice" in their life?!?!? I shared on Dittle Dattle Facebook :D

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  33. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This turned out fabulous!!
    Thank you so much for sharing this @ {nifty thrifty sunday} last week as well!
    Hugs,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  34. AmandaMay 25, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I've put together a round up of fun garden crafts on Craft Gossip today and included your post. :) You can see it here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-garden-ideas/

    If you would like a Craft Gossip badge showing you've been featured, you can grab one here :)
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  35. Fishtail CottageMay 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursdays this week! love this antiqued carrier you shared! i'm sure she adored it! xoox, tracie

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  36. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I love it if you want to do one for me also:)

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  37. Mary @ Framed and TaggedMay 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love it!!! I've been thinking about starting an herb garden in a wire basket....I need to stop thinking and do it...:-)
    Great post!

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  38. Cassie BustamanteMay 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    that looks adorable! it would make an awesome gift!

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  39. thezenofmakingMay 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Stopping in from the CSI Summer Link Up. What a great little garden!

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  40. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!May 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    How nice, I have a little wooden caddy like that, time to get busy.

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  41. CarolynJuly 20, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Excellent idea for a herb garden, especially is you are short on outside space.

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