Prehistoric Planters

Turn a dollar-store dinosaur into a prehistoric planter.

By: Shannon Mulkey

Related To:

Shop This Look

Kid-Friendly Garden Project

What child wouldn't go nuts for a dinosaur planter? Follow HGTV's easy instructions to make one, but remember, this craft must be adult supervised.

Gather Your Supplies

What you will need: plastic dinosaurs (squeeze your dino to make sure it is hollow) / X-Acto knife / Sharpie / potting soil / small plant (succulents work well).

Prep Your Dinosaur for Cutting

Mark the area that will become an opening with a Sharpie. It needs to be large enough to accommodate your plant. If children are helping with this craft, they should leave the cutting stage to an adult.

Create an Opening for Your Plant

Carefully cut out an opening following your marked guidelines. Make sure to cut away from yourself and your fingers.

Your Dinosaur Is Plant Ready

Succulents, with their often compact size, work well in these small planters.

Now You Have a Prehistoric Planter!

Spoon potting soil into the opening, leaving room for your plant. Once your dino is planted, top off with more soil or small pebbles.

Prehistoric Planters

Related To:

Shop This Look

Kid-Friendly Garden Project

Gather Your Supplies

Prep Your Dinosaur for Cutting

Create an Opening for Your Plant

Your Dinosaur Is Plant Ready

Now You Have a Prehistoric Planter!

DIY Kid Craft: Make a Child's Planter 8 Photos

DIY Copper + Cement Hanging Planter

Gardening Projects Kids Will Love 30 Photos

Spin Control: Make a Spiral Planter

Make a Planter With Crystals

DIY Pumpkin Planters 10 Photos

Related Pages