Repurposed Easter Basket Succulent Planter

Give new life to a clearance Easter basket by transforming it into a charming succulent planter. This simple DIY project involves removing the basket’s handle, applying a fresh coat of spray paint, and lining it with coffee filters to create a unique home for your favorite succulents. It’s an affordable and creative way to add a touch of greenery to your indoor or outdoor space.

Buying Easter baskets on clearance is such a bargain! These baskets were  .19 cents  at my local Meijer store. Because I can’t pass up a good deal, I bought several of them.

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I knew I had the perfect use for at least one of the round Easter baskets. These hens and chicks are very happy but they need a new home.

I have planted succulents in rotted tree trunks — they look fantastic!

Prep Basket for Painting

Using scissors I cut the handle off of the small Easter basket.

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Spray Paint Easter Basket

The Homeright Small Spray Shelter is ideal for quick paint jobs like this. I set it up on my folding work table. I sprayed several light coats of paint on the repurposed basket.

My potting bench makes this job a lot easier. The supplies I gathered were hens and chicks, soil, screen (which I ended up not using), extra-large coffee filters, and latex gloves.

Line Wicker Basket Succulent Planter with Coffee Filters

The extra large coffee filter fit the bottom of the basket well. Two more coffee filters were cut to flow up the sides of the basket. If you plan to use this project indoors, you’ll want to use a waterproof liner. My basket will be outdoors on the patio table.

After arranging the coffee filters, I added some soil and prepared to transplant the hens and chicks succulents.

Plant Succulents in Repurposed Basket

These hens and chicks succulents are HUGE! They were outdoors all winter long, and seem to be enjoying our warmer Spring temperatures. You may notice the loose soil that has collected around the succulents. I have a plan!

Use Leaf Blower to Remove Soil Crumbs

My leaf blower comes in handy for blowing away all the loose soil that gathered on the succulents as I was transplanting them.

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I LOVE how pretty the hens and chicks look in their new basket. Do you pick up wicker baskets when you see a good deal? Have you spray painted wicker baskets before? It’s such a quick and easy project. While transplanting these succulents, for my Thrift Store Décor project.

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