grow green
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- Gather Supplies: charcoal/stones, potting soil, seeds, hammer, nail, empty can
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- Use hammer and nail to add drain holes.
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- Tap 5 or 6 tiny holes into the bottom of the can.
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- Add a half-inch layer of stone or charcoal to the bottom of can to aid in drainage.
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- Fill can with soil, leaving about an inch of space at top. Add seeds & water generously.
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- Cover with plastic wrap, secure with rubber band. Place in direct sunlight atop plastic lid.
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- When the seeds begin to sprout, uncover, or they will begin to mold & rot.
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- Water, sun & watch green grow!!
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- … a few weeks later
empty box + rainy day =
Take one empty box…
Fold in the flaps, like so…
In a medium sized bowl, mix wall paper paste and water until you get a medium-watery adhesive glue. Cut paper into medium sized strips and squares.
**We used blueprints found in the trash**
Line your work area with newspaper topped with parchment paper (to keep the glue from sticking to the paper). This gets messy!
Dip your paper into the glue, then apply to the box…
Continue applying layers of paper in an overlapping fashion until the entire cardboard box is concealed. Use your hands to smooth out any lumps or air bubbles as you go along.
Work swiftly while the project is wet, because as the glue begins to dry, the paper is more likely to rip.
I put mine on top of an old plate while drying…
Allow this project ample time to dry, overnight is best! As the glue dries the paper will harden to the surface of the box.
Once dry, you can use your new creation for whatever you want. This one is the perfect Paper Recycle Bin…
Tip: Make sure you have plenty of supplies prepared before you get started, because once you get your hands dirty you should just keep going until the project is done.