What you need:
-1 pallet
-Paint (choose your desired color)
-burlap (you can buy large sleets of burlap at Lowes or Home Depot for under $10.)
-small nails
-hammer
-circular saw or jig saw
-sand paper or small sander
-potting soil
-flowers
Step 1 - cutting your pallet
I used a jig saw because our circular saw wasn't working, but either works fine to cut the pallet. Each pallet will make 3-4 flower boxes depending on it's size. I chose to measure 14 inches from the top of the pallet to make my first box. 12 inches on my second and what was left became my 3rd. You can play around with these measurements as you see fit. (Side note - My pallet was old so it was missing a few boards. I nailed 1 x 2 boards to add support in these areas.)
Step 2- Sanding
Lightly sand your pallet. If your pallet was previously used it's probably dirty. Sanding will help clean up your pallet and allow you paint to stick better.
Step 3- Paint
I wanted my boxes to look rustic so I actually added vasoline to the corners and edges of each box then lightly painted mine a cream color. Afterwards I used sandpaper to distress the edges.
Step 4- Add burlap
After your paint is dry it's time to add burlap. I used small nails to secure mine in place. Nailing 3 in the front and back and 2 on each side. For extra flare leave the burlap overhanging the edge of the box.
Step 5- add your potting soil
Step 6- plant your flowers
Presto you're done and you're created beautiful flower boxes!
