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How to turn a gravy boat into a succulent planter

Turn a Gravy Boat Into a Succulent Planter

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Today, we\u2019re turning the beloved gravy boat into a succulent planter! This DIY is a great way to repurpose any gravy boat in your life. Use it as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or enjoy all year round.

Today, we’re turning the beloved gravy boat into a succulent planter! This DIY is a great way to repurpose any gravy boat in your life. Use it as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or enjoy all year round.

Gather your supplies.

Gather your supplies.

Gather your supplies.

Gather your supplies.

Add paint strokes and let dry. At time point in the game, your gravy boat is no longer food-safe but is on it\u2019s way to an exciting transformation.

Add paint strokes and let dry. At time point in the game, your gravy boat is no longer food-safe but is on it’s way to an exciting transformation.

Fill boat with soil and add succulents.

Fill boat with soil and add succulents.

Add flowers in floral tubes.

Add flowers in floral tubes.

Add to planter.

Add to planter.

Add moss.

Add moss.

Add rocks. Pro tip: Rocks keep the plants from rotting.

Add rocks. Pro tip: Rocks keep the plants from rotting.

All done! May your gravy boat runneth over. Cute card, right? http://bit.ly/2ePu4hY

All done! May your gravy boat runneth over. Cute card, right? http://bit.ly/2ePu4hY

Let that gravy boat shine!

Let that gravy boat shine!

Ready for the feast!

Ready for the feast!

  • gravy boat
  • succulent
  • floral tubes
  • cactus soil
  • paint
  • paintbrush
  • trowel
  • rocks
  • moss