Spring is upon us, so what better time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some fun gardening activities with the kids.
These adorable kitty planters are a fun way to get creative with the kids while at the same time reducing waste.
What you will need
Paper (for kitty ears stencil)
Plastic soda bottles (labels removed)
Scissors
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Dry marker
Spray paint
Paint markers (black and white)
Plants or herbs
Instructions
1. Sketch a cat ears stencil out on paper and cut it out.
2. Place the stencil on the soda bottle and trace with a marker.
3. Cut the soda bottle along the marker lines.
4. Spray the bottle with two to three coats of spray paint. Allow to dry.
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5. Draw a cat face on the front of the bottle with the paint markers and let dry.
6. Place the plants inside.
For more clever DIY and recycling ideas, head to SCRgroup, one of Australia’s largest and most innovative clothing and re-use and recycling companies.
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With 27 years' experience as a lifestyle magazine and digital editor, Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is best known as the founder of Wee Birdy, a London-based blog devoted to London shopping, style and design. It was named one of the Top 100 Blogs in the World by the Sunday Times (UK), and was listed on Times Online's Best 50 Design Blogs in the World.