Lady screws dollar store tin buckets onto old wooden fence pickets. So cute for the front porch

This little porch project is one of my favorite kinds of DIYs: inexpensive, fast, and cute enough to make it look like you spent way more time than you actually did. For this autumn wall planter, I use just two main items—dollar store tin buckets and old wooden fence pickets—to make a vertical porch accent that feels rustic, seasonal, and really full once it’s styled with fall stems.

I love projects like this because they fit real life. When I’m juggling work all week, I want something I can pull together in an evening without turning my garage into a disaster zone. If you’ve got a front porch, an empty wall spot, or even a narrow space by the door that needs some fall color, this is an easy way to add a lot of charm without taking up floor space.

Materials

2 old wooden fence pickets, approximately 5 1/2 inches wide x 36 inches long

2 galvanized tin buckets from the dollar store, approximately 5 to 6 inches wide

6 wood screws, 1 1/4-inch long

2 short machine screws with nuts, 1/2-inch long, optional for extra bucket support

1/4 cup black or deep brown exterior craft paint

1 tablespoon white or cream craft paint for dry brushing

2 sheets medium-grit sandpaper, 120-grit

1/2 cup clear matte outdoor sealer or spray topcoat

12 faux fall stems total, about 18 inches long each, in mixed orange, rust, mustard, and cream tones

4 faux eucalyptus or lamb’s ear stems for filler

4 berry picks or wheat picks for texture

2 small floral foam blocks, trimmed to fit buckets

1 small bag preserved moss or crinkle paper filler, about 2 cups

2 ribbon pieces, 24 inches long each, in burlap, plaid, or rust velvet

1 small bottle hot glue and 4 glue sticks

Instructions

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