Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Want a stylish planter that looks great and costs next to nothing? In this video, I’ll show you how I turned a $1 orange plastic bucket from the Dollar Store into a custom planter for a $12 artificial houseplant. Using simple materials like paint, cardboard, and a piece of PVC pipe, I created a unique and lightweight design that not only holds the plant securely but can also double as hidden storage. The top is recessed so you can add bark or soil for a more realistic look—and the entire project was fun, fast, and super affordable. Whether you're decorating on a budget or love creative DIYs, this is one you won’t want to miss!
🪴 Materials used:
$1 orange oval plastic bucket
Gray, green, brown, and black paint
Cardboard + PVC pipe
Artificial plant from Walmart
🎨 Budget-friendly
🔧 Easy to build
🌿 Realistic results
🪙 Total cost: around $13
Watch now and get inspired to make your own custom planter with things you might already have at home!
Yunlly 4 Pcs Fake Plants Tall Artificial Faux Plants Indoor for Home Decor 32 Inch Tropical Artificial Palm Tree, Banana Leaves Tree, Monstera, Taro Leaves for Office Outdoor(Classic) amzn.to/44oj3u9
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Robb Moffett
Robb's Homemade Life
youtube.com/user/mrhulot101
Want a stylish planter that looks great and costs next to nothing? In this video, I’ll show you how I turned a $1 orange plastic bucket from the Dollar Store into a custom planter for a $12 artificial houseplant. Using simple materials like paint, cardboard, and a piece of PVC pipe, I created a unique and lightweight design that not only holds the plant securely but can also double as hidden storage. The top is recessed so you can add bark or soil for a more realistic look—and the entire project was fun, fast, and super affordable. Whether you're decorating on a budget or love creative DIYs, this is one you won’t want to miss!
🪴 Materials used:
$1 orange oval plastic bucket
Gray, green, brown, and black paint
Cardboard + PVC pipe
Artificial plant from Walmart
🎨 Budget-friendly
🔧 Easy to build
🌿 Realistic results
🪙 Total cost: around $13
Watch now and get inspired to make your own custom planter with things you might already have at home!
Yunlly 4 Pcs Fake Plants Tall Artificial Faux Plants Indoor for Home Decor 32 Inch Tropical Artificial Palm Tree, Banana Leaves Tree, Monstera, Taro Leaves for Office Outdoor(Classic) amzn.to/44oj3u9
my most popular videos
youtube.com/@RobbsHomemadeLife/videos?view=0&sort=p&shelf_id=1
Not many people know this, but YouTube now allows viewers to leave a tip by using the thanks button below the videos on YouTube, at least on some channels.
In addition, I have an Amazon affiliate link, and anything that people buy anywhere on Amazon after they enter Amazon via my link Jeff Bozos throws me a few pennies.
At least until he can get robots to start making YouTube videos and posting links for him. Don't laugh. The robot YouTube video content creators are just around the corner.
You'd better appreciate Robb's homemade life while you can.
Some viewers like to see the stuff I have bought and liked on Amazon in my Amazon store.
My Amazon store affiliate links
amazon.com/shop/robbshomemadelife/list/3IDHXEBDQ30FI?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Robb Moffett
Robb's Homemade Life
youtube.com/user/mrhulot101
