Paper Bag Vase Farmhouse Style

This is a quick craft and a unique way to cover those black plastic store bought pots to give them a natural, rustic, farmhouse style feel.

As I write weโre in the middle of a snowstorm but inside the cabin itโs starting to look like spring, just donโt look out the window any time soon or the truth will be revealed.

I happened to be wandering around Wally World, looking over the cut flowers and trying to decide if I should buy a bundle or not when I thought Iโd try my hand with a plant instead. Youโve heard me say time and time again I have a brown thumb when it comes to indoor plants.

Iโm pretty sure the majority of my problem is we donโt get much sunlight here in Michigan during the winter months and I tend to be over waterer. I looked around and found these โGolden Pothosโ that require little sunlight and I just have to control myself when it comes to watering them. ย With any luck Iโll try and transition them outside once the weather gets nicer.

To cover the ugly plastic pots they came in I looked around the store for new post but decided I didnโt want to spend the money on something I really didnโt need or even like. My wheels started turning and I decided Iโd make due with something I had at home.

A brown paper lunch sack or craft paper makes the perfect pot covers. Theyโre rustic, natural, cheap, and only take a few minutes to make. I happened to have the craft paper on hand so thatโs what I used.
1. Tear off enough paper to cover the pot with an additional 4″ per side or if youโre using a lunch sack skip this step. 2. Crumple up the paper or bag to give it a textured look. 3. Add potted plant to the bag and tie off with a ribbon or string.
Easy peasy right?

It makes the cabin feel a little more spring like and alive. Now fingers crossed Iโm able to keep the alive long enough to get them outside on the porch. I do much better with plants outside and their survival rate increases greatly. Is anyone else ready for spring?

Pothos are easy! I promise! I ignore mine the majority of the time and then water the tar out of it.
Margaret, that’s so good to hear. I’ll take your advice and neglect them and only water once in a while. Thank you!