self watering planter

I saw a planter at a friend's house one night that he had made out of a wine bottle and decided that I needed to try it!

I didn't take any step by step pictures, but it's pretty easy to follow. 

I cut a wine bottle using the nail polish remover and fire method, then turned the top part upside down and rested it in the bottom. 

Then I took a scrap piece of fabric and lined the inside of the neck, pulling the rest of the piece of fabric through the neck of the bottle so it would reach the water at the bottom.

Then fill the bottle with soil, add a plant, and then your plant is soaking up its own water and taking care of itself!

(For those of you that know me and plants, it's important for me to have self sustaining plants...since I can't manage  to keep them alive!)

way behind

So, I know that I have been way behind on blogging! I was trying so hard to get a few posted a week, but life caught up with me!!

We are currently in the Illinois/Indiana area, visiting family and friends. It's both fun and hectic, since we are driving all over the place to try to see everyone.

We've already visited my older sister in Indianapolis, which was a blast. My younger sister was also able to join us, so all three of us got to hang out for awhile, which hardly ever happens!

I'll try to get a couple of my most recent projects blogged about while I'm on the road and will keep you posted on how the trip is going!