Repurpose Cornice into Flower Box

I have an easy project for you today turning an old cornice piece into a cute flower box!

 

 

 

I curbed this cornice piece years ago.  It’s been hanging out in the garage just waiting for it’s “purpose”.

 

I cut it in half using my miter saw.

I did some measuring and some dry fitting trying to figure out how I wanted to put it all together. I used some 1×4’s.

 

I fastened it all together with Gorilla Wood Glue and my new nail gun.  My old one finally bit the dust… I knew it was just a matter of time.  I got my money out of it for sure.  You can see the ABC Toy Box in the background.

 

 

I clamped two boards together and drew a bracket sort of line.  I cut the curves with my jig saw.

 

I clamped the two pieces together to sand them at the same time.

 

I used my adjustable square to make sure the brackets were the same distance on both sides (on both boxes)  I attached my brackets with the wood glue and the nail gun.

 

I sprayed my new flower boxes with some spray primer.

 

Then I gave them each a couple of quick coats of Krylon’s new ColorMaster Blue Ocean Breeze.

 

You can see how pretty the color is while they are hanging on the fence.

 

I staged them with some “too tall” marigolds.  I love the way the yellow looks with the Blue Ocean Breeze.

 

So bright and cheery, don’t you think?

Oh, and I wanted to show you an updated photo of my flowerbed made from a headboard.

Another easy project d.o.n.e.   With the big builds I’ve been doing, I’m enjoying these quickies!

 

gail