Let me start off by saying I am a hippie at heart.
I remember in middle school the only reason why I wanted to take art class was because the teacher at South Junior High was known for doing fabulous macrame and I just had to learn. I wish I would have saved everything I made back in the day but alas I never thought I would use it again until…..I walked into West Elm (one of my favorite places to shop) and there it was hanging in the window in all it’s glory, MACRAME.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had a $100 gift card (a birthday present from my lovely friends) and that was exactly what I was going to buy with it. Unfortunetly the store clerk told me they were just a display and not for sale. So I bought the cute gold diamond mirror instead.
The more I thought about it, the more I had to have it. So I went to the store and bought Jute and other types of string and tried to remember as much as possible from my middle school teacher. This is what I came up with.
Lets start with the supplies that you will need for this project.
The cost of this entire project was under $10 and took me about an hour to create.
The white pots are from Ikea and were under $2. The Aloe Vera and cactus were also from Ikea.
First you will need Jute or twine.
Second you will need a ring (from Target) or copper tube in the plumbing aisle at Home Depot.
These will hold the jute or twine together at the top of the plant holder like this.
Next I cut the jute or twine into 8-10 strands(depending on how long you want the plant holder) and then I made sure they were all about the same length. Mine were about 6 ft. long each. I folded the jute in half and pulled it through the ring and secured the jute to the ring.
I then started knotting them in pairs and kept working my way down with the knots until there was enough jute left to tie a knot and leave a little tassel at the bottom of the plant hanger.
It was so easy!
My children even enjoyed helping me tie the knots.
I carefully placed the plant in my macrame holder.
Now all you need to do is find the perfect place in your house to hang your new handmade macrame plant holder.
Healthy house plants are a must in my house.
Growing up, we always had a Aloe Vera plant in our home.
Not only is it great looking as you can see from the picture above but it can be used for any type of burn including sunburns, oven burns and much more.
Aloe Vera
It is a very easy plant to grow. It helps clear Benzene which can be a byproduct of chemical-based cleaners and paints. The gel inside can help clean cuts and burns.
Boston Fern
Boston Ferns are known for removing air pollutants and adding humidity to indoor environment’s.
English Ivy
This plant can filter out formaldehyde found in some household cleaning products.
Peace Lily
This plant tops NASA’s list for removing all three of the most common VOC’s Formaldehyde, Benzene and trichloroethylene. ( The Peace Lily is my next purchase)
Plants can help remove potent chemicals and leave your air indoors super clean.
What healthy plants do you have in your house?
Ashley
Shelley says
This is awesome!!
MIKEY says
MACRAME IS THE ONLY TRUE FORM OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
Papino says
You go artistic boy!
Rachel says
I grew up with an aloe plant always in the house and have failed to put one in my own house. This just inspired me to go and get one! Thanks for the info on the other plants!!!
Libby says
I totally remember the vast amount of macrame in SJH’s art teacher’s room. It was the best. I have got to make one of these. Very cute!
Laura says
Love this idea! I need to do this in my house.
Paula says
Just don’t have a Peace Lily in your home if you have cats – it’s very poisonous for them.
Rachel says
I’ve never heard of macrame before in my life. How cool! Also, this month I have actually been thinking about having more plants inside my house. This post is right on point.
Audra says
This is awesome! What a great DIY project that I could actually do!!
Papino says
Yes, I remember the macrame hangers! They were lots of fun to make and hang our plants in. Remember the beads! Now that is hippi! Great post–thanks for sharing. Go Spurs!!!!
Jessica says
Whats the copper tubing for?? I didn’t see you use it in the pictures.
Ashley says
The copper tubing can be used at the top instead of the silver ring. It gives you options. Whatever look you like best. I tied a knot under the copper tubing to hold it in place.
Rosemary says
Ashley-I have some of those books that I saved from long ago that gave instrutions in Macrame. Better Homes and Gardens Gifts to Make for Yourself (1972) and The Complete Book of Handicrafts, Crescent Books edited by the former editor of McCall’s Crafts (1973) Octopus Books a division of Crown Publishers. Both show the basic knots and have projects: belts, wall hangings, head bands fringed bag, etc. You might be able to find these “gems” in a second hand book store. I bought a necklace from one of my students that she made using macrame. My sister has some pamphlets at her house because I thought her daughter wanted them, but I’m not so sure anymore. I know those books are practically extinct. I even still have a plant hangar I made with wooden spools that I stained. If you ever in the SF Bay Area and would like to take a look at them, let me know. I’d be glad to show them to you!
Sharyn says
I seem to recall the Aloe Vera plant is poisonous to cats. Please check it out before you bring one into your home.
Ashley says
Good to know. Thank you so much for your comment.
Darleen Meier says
Love this project, and it reminds me I need to pick up an aloe plant.
MissMae says
I really love this with the Aloe Vera. My aloe plants are going CRAZY and I need to pull them out of the garden to restrain them a little bit this is the perfect solution!