I’ve got another great upcycle project for you today! We had a popcorn bucket from the movies that was refillable only during 2013. Instead of throwing it away, I wanted to give it new life. At the same time, our dreary weather had my black thumb craving something green to brighten up my kitchen. The “something green” and the popcorn bucket collided in my head and turned into a little herb garden for my kitchen table!
I was so relieved when it turned out well, because I made the herb garden for my first contributor post over on MyCraftSpot.com. Click here to see my before pictures and how I completed this transformation!
Mamapotamus says
Ohmigosh that is so adorable! I just love it. I love growing herbs inside and this is such a cute way to do it.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thank you! I can’t wait to have fresh cilantro all the time!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Angela! I’ve got to be careful that I don’t become a hoarder now – I keep thinking I can reuse everything!
Lois Alter Mark says
I eat so much movie popcorn, this would take away some of the guilt because I can reuse the buckets. Love it!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Great point! I’m all for a reason to eat more popcorn. Thanks for visiting!
Meg Kra says
I love this! You can’t even tell it was a popcorn bucket. Genius!! Thanks for sharing.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks for visiting Meg!
Marcia @ Blogitudes says
This is something I really need to do and I love your idea! 😀 Thank you so much for sharing it. I already have a perfect container – just need to buy some herbs. 😀 Stopped by today via SITS and am so glad I did!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks for coming by Marcia! I’m glad you like my little herb garden – good luck with yours!
Martha says
What a great upcycle!
Prof. B.T. Mienoré (Lynda Lippin) says
What a fabulous upcycle of something most folks would just toss into trash or recycling! I may steal this idea for a new avocado plant that I need to pot soon. I think it’s the perfect size.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Steal away! Having my own avocado plant would be AMAZING! I’m actually eating guacamole right now 🙂
Lisa {Amateur Nester} says
So pretty! I really want an herb garden, but I keep killing my attempts!
Marjorie says
This is genius! I love to cook with fresh herbs, so this is perfect!
Meeghan says
This is so cute! I love to garden, and have often tried doing herbs, but…I am thinking this year, my herbs are going in cute pots! Very cute, great job!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Meeghan! I find gardening so much less intimidating when it is contained in pots!
Meghan Kay says
Love it! What a creative idea! Can’t wait to try myself 🙂
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I use those for crayon buckets, but I never thought to make the outside something prettier. Thanks for the idea!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
A crayon bucket is a great way to use too. Oh, it would be so cute wrapped up like a crayola wrapper 🙂
Marlynn @UrbanBlissLife says
LOVE this project! It turned out beautifully, and inspires me to start thinking of restarting our indoor herbs. We have an outdoor garden, but not in this weather! 😉 Stopping by via SITS and glad to have found your great blog!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Marlynn! I can’t wait for the weather to be nice enough for outdoor gardens again.
Michelle @ Tales of a Fit Kitty Mama says
That’s a great idea!!! I’ve been wanting to do an herb garden, but haven’t wanted to deal with a large pot… something like this would be perfect.
Mercedes {Beyond Beauty Lounge} says
What a cute upcycle. This would be nice for my kitchen, now to find a container to reuse.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Mercedes!
Meghan Riley says
I love putting plants in unexpected containers. So much fun! Sometimes the drainage isn’t quite good enough, but I keep trying!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Yes – the drainage is always tricky! Thanks for reading!
Megan says
I wish our theatre had refillable buckets. It’s SO expensive! I usually bring a bottle of water and just buy Sour Patch Kids.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Yes,the bucket is amazing – we don’t go to the movies that often so it’s awesome to be able to get popcorn every time! I love Sour Patch Kids!