If you’ve been looking for that perfect project to bring a special little something to your garden, we reckon we’ve come across just the thing. We just love any kind of craft that takes ordinary household waste and transforms it into something remarkable, so how about these cute little hedgehog planters made with nothing more than a few plastic bottles?
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Gorgeously creative and sublimely simple to make, you’ll need nothing more than a few bits and pieces you’ll probably already have lying around the home. What’s more, they’re so easy to make you’ll have a great time getting the kids involved too – why not have the whole family set aside a few hours this weekend and transform your garden? [Project by Susie Qute]
Waste Made Wonderful
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The best kind of recycling is the kind that instantly transforms waste into something wonderful – something we’re totally in love with. As mentioned, just a few household bits and pieces are all you’ll need to make these gorgeous hedgehogs, which are as follows:
- Sharp knife
- Good pair of scissors
- Plastic bottles
- Buttons for the eyes
- Garden twine in the colors of your choosing
- Soil for planting
- Twist ties or bobby pins
- Glue gun
- Magic markers or paints
- The plants of your choosing
As you can see, it really is a super-easy job to get your head around and you’ll find the full step-by-step guide via the link below. It’s free to use and breaks down every step with helpful pictures – perfect for adults and kids alike.
Take a look a little further below and you’ll find yet another great idea we came across for making a hedgehog planter – this time needing even fewer supplies to pull off. These bushy green succulents are just perfect for bringing the little guys to life, but there’s really nothing to say you can’t plant anything you like in your new family of garden guests.
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Mix it up with a bunch of different plants and you’ll be blown away by the results!.