5. Create handbag planters.
Materials Required: plants, an old pocketbook, and a waterproof liner
Making Cost: $15–$25*
There are plenty of ways to add colour to a yard, but garden ornaments may get expensive if you visit a big-box store. It’s not always the case that the more complicated things are, the more expensive they are.
You can turn an old pocketbook into a stylish and one-of-a-kind planter by lining it with waterproof material. Even if you might want to paint it to ensure that it weathers well, this clever solution will still be less expensive than purchasing a new item from Home Depot.