Easily update Cinder Blocks with metallic paint and designs of your choice for a fun, inexpensive planter option!
With Summer quickly approaching, we all want to get our outdoor spaces ready for entertaining. I am thrilled to be participating in a fun Outdoor DIY Challenge hosted by the super talented Remodelaholic. So not only am I showing you how to Make Fun DIY Cinder Block Garden Planters Under $5, but there are 12 other bloggers sharing tutorials for their outdoor projects. You will definitely want to check them out at the links below and you can also link up your outdoor projects at Remodelaholic here.
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Let’s be honest, cinder blocks are not pretty. But they definitely can be with a little paint and a stencil, or even a free hand design. When I was picking up quick dry cement for another project, I saw these small cinder blocks on the shelf and immediately went to check them out. They were $1.15 a piece! I thought they would be perfect to place on either side of the front door with plants, so into the cart they went! Let me show you how easy these are to update.
Make Fun DIY Cinder Block Garden Planters Under $5!
Supplies
Cinder Blocks 8 x 8
DecoArt Americana Decor Metallics
Deco Art Titanium White Americana Premium Acrylic Paint
FrogTape
Stencil Brush Set, 50614E
I started by wiping off as much dust as possible from the cinder blocks. Then I decided to try using painters tape to create a design on one side.
I used metallic, white and a bright red/orange for a pop of color and also to go with the flowers I bought.
I decided to paint each side differently so I could turn them around based upon my mood. Two sides are a solid copper metallic and the other side is metallic and white striped.
If you search on Pinterest there are so many cool designs and this is actually a fun project you could do with the kiddos over the Summer.
These gorgeous ranunculus were also purchased at Lowe’s and I just love the color!
**PIN FOR LATER**
You will definitely want to check out all the other Outdoor DIY Projects. I have already seen them and they are beautiful! Enjoy!
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Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
atVery fun and a great summer project, especially for kids to paint away! Visiting from Nifty Thrifty party.
Anna McNamara says
atI LOVE the color of your door!!
Ellen says
atIn addition to them being inexpensive, I love that you can paint these planters to make them fit the decor of the porch or deck.
Sarah says
atThis is such a fun and easy project, they look great on your porch.
Leanna says
atThese are absolutely awesome. Fun, functional, and inexpensive. I love the bright cheerful colours you chose. Great project, thanks for the idea.
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Sam - Raggedy Bits says
atSuch a cool idea Michelle! Lovely way to jazz up your front entry way!
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Michelle Leslie says
atWhat a fun and creative idea. Love the geometric patterns and colors you used Michelle
Sandra L Garth says
atThis is super easy and I think the hubs has cinder blocks laying around somewhere. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great week holiday.
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Jann Olson says
atSo fun! The paint really dresses them up! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Hannah @ Own The Yard says
atI must say you are an incredible writer. Gardening is my hobby; I always try to make my garden beautiful. Here I found very helpful tips to make my garden awesome and stunning. Please keep sharing such more tips.
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ourcraftymom says
atThanks for your kind words!