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Dollar Store Planter Stakes Makeover

March 29, 2017 by Bre 8 Comments

If you haven’t been to Dollar Tree recently, GET OVER THERE!  They have so much cute stuff for spring and Easter!  It’s one of the best times of year to stock up on craft supplies.  Last week I showed you the cute wreath I made with an unexpected Dollar Tree supply, and this week I’m showing you how to upgrade some Dollar Tree plastic bunny planter stakes with a faux finish makeover!  This dollar store planter stakes makeover is so quick and easy, and totally adorable!  Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring garden decorations in this post.

Supplies Needed for a Dollar Store Planter Stakes Makeover

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  • Plastic bunny garden stakes (from Dollar Tree)
  • Silver spray paint
  • Acrylic paint in dark gray, off white, and brown
  • Stencil brush
  • Paper towel
  • Decorative ribbon

How to Give Dollar Store Planter Stakes a Metal Makeover

I started with these cute bunny planter stakes.  They come in two colors (pink and purple), and are pretty cute on their own!  I just wanted a slightly different look for my planter stakes – one that looked like metal.  The criss-cross pattern on these little guys reminded me of chain link fencing, so I went with a weathered metal finish!Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

I gave each planter stake a coat of silver spray paint that works on plastic.  I didn’t photograph this step because it was freezing outside.  But, the stakes were very shiny and space-age like!  Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

I wanted to bring the high shine look down a bit, so I used a dense stencil brush (sometimes called a pouncer), to brush on dark gray acrylic paint all over the bunnies.  I made sure to let some of the shiny silver spray paint show through though.Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

After this coat of paint dried, I dabbed some white acrylic paint onto certain parts of the bunnies.  I then removed most of it with the paper towel.  Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Finally, I dabbed some brown acrylic paint on spots in order to give a slightly rusty look.  I wanted my bunnies to look like junky bunnies – bunnies you’d find at a flea market.Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Once everything was dry, I tied some ribbon into one of the bunnies’ hair, and a ribbon around the other’s neck.  I wanted to give these bunnies a little style.Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Then I took my bunnies outside and plopped them into the planters that flank my garage.  Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Do you want to know a secret about the plants that are in my planter?

Promise not to tell?

They’re FAKE!  Yep!  I ordered them on Amazon.  They’re amazing and withstood the entire Chicago winter and are in perfect condition!  I love that I have a little pop of green by the door all year round.

Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

And I think these bunnies are the perfect spring addition to my fake plants.  (Am I super tacky?  Maybe.  But hey, these things are the PERFECT solution for someone with a black thumb and bad weather.)

Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Jasper likes them, too (the bunnies and the fake plants).  Side note: I swear he has eyes.  He just needs a haircut.

Give plastic dollar store planter stakes a beautiful makeover with a faux metal finish! Learn how to easily upgrade the look of these cute spring decorations in this post.

Every time I look out the window and see my fake metal bunny garden stakes I smile.  They’re such a cute way to welcome spring!  Go grab some of these at Dollar Tree before they’re gone.

-Bre

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  1. Amy | Canary Street says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Love your “junky bunnies” , Bre :). I’ve never thought to use fake plants outdoors but it’s a genius idea!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 3, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Thanks, Amy! Yeah those fake plants have been amazing! Seriously I am obsessed with them. Next up – fake grass. (Just kidding!)

  2. Martine says

    April 1, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Great makeover on those bunnie…your dog looks impressed, lol…

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 3, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Thank you! And lol – he must be thinking “why do you keep pointing that black thing at me?” I’m trying to get him to pose – lol!

  3. Melva says

    April 1, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Great look! It’s amazing what a little paint & imagination can do. Also, the plants do NOT look fake.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 3, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Aw, thanks, Melva! I really appreciate your kind words!

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