The end of July is here already!! I’m not sure how the time manages to sweep by as swiftly as it does, but I’m going to waste zero time and cut straight to the chase today before August hits.
This month’s DIY dates back to last Summer — our family spent a little time at my sister-in-law’s house and her numerous plants caught my eye, especially the ones nestled within rope hanging from the ceiling.
In this post we’ll walk through making a super simple rope plant holder BUT you can easily google search for more detailed options.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Macrame rope or burlap rope (your choice) *can be found in craft stores and online (search macrame or burlap cord)
Macrame cord 5mm cream color
Burlap rope 5mm brown color
Tape measure
Scissors
DIRECTIONS:
First we’ll measure the rope.
For this particular plant hanger I measure the rope at 88 inches plus the width of my pot or bowl it will hold.
So if the width of your bowl is 4 inches you would end up cutting your rope at 92 inches total….and if your bowl is 7 inches across (at the base) you would need the 88 inches plus the 7 inches to equal 95 inches total.
Once you have figured out your length you’ll need to cut four ropes total at the same length.
Below are my four ropes each cut to 92 inches.
Next gather them together and fold in half. (See photo below)
Tie a basic knot at the fold making sure there is a large enough loop for hanging later. Mine is about a two inch opening. Pull each string tightly to clean it up. It’ll look like this:
Next hook your loop to a door knob or fixed hook. You’ll take two pieces of rope (about a foot down from the knot) and tie them together in another basic knot. Finish with the remaining pieces. You’ll want them to all be sitting at the same length. (See photos below)
Once those four knots are complete hold one piece of rope from two different knots:
Tie those together and proceed all the way around keeping them all even. Mine are about four inches down from the last four knots. (See photo below)
Lastly (keep in mind the width of your pot) gather all of the ropes and tie a large knot from the last set of knots. Your pot will need to be able to sit securely within the ropes. My large knot is about four inches from the knots above. Cut the rope ends evenly if desired or leave them alternating lengths.
Time for the best part!
Place a hook in the ceiling and a pot in your new rope plant holder and enjoy your creative side!!
**These can be used to display pots outside as well but the burlap cord doesn’t withstand weathering too great.
**You can also create more time intensive, intricate plant holders by running a quick Google search.

Have fun and let me know if you end up making one!
Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Wow, that looks really nice!
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Thanks!! They’re fun to make!!
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Your little girl is so cute 🙂
I think plants are grateful that this craft project is beyond my ability because every time I have a plant it dies. 🙂
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Haha …don’t tell anyone but the succulent in the white pot is fake!! Those are supposed to be like the lowest maintenance plants ever and yet I manage to kill em every time so I opted for artificial!
And thanks about Mc, that was a pic of her from last summer when she made that plant holder❤️
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I think I can manage not to kill an artificial plant 😂
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😂🥳🤩
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I’ve had a couple of those through the years. Although, store-bought. Back in early 80’s, I had one which also hung from the ceiling. It held a cushion for sitting about 3ft off the floor. It was a suspended chair. I also had one which cradled a thick round plastic table top some 3ft off the floor. All made of rope. It’s a cool rustic look. – Alan
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Ya I’ve seen some of those types before!! Crazy how that stuff comes back around…people running out of ideas I guess! Not sure how people come up with most things anyway, super creative and intelligent I guess! I just typically have to mock copy😉
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I love this, Alicia! My sister-in-law did tons of projects like this one years back. I love the earthy natural diy looks!😍
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Ya me too!!
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Very cool! This is probably the only way I could ever have plants. Our cats would chew on them. I’d have to hang them very high. I guarantee it would drive them crazy too. 😂
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Ok it’d be some fun entertainment to see them jump on to the plant hanger and swing!!
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😅
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You are the DIY boss. 👊🏼❤
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Haha you are the encouraging mama boss!! Began reading your book yesterday and can’t put it down..it’s such an awesome follow up to the book I just finished about moving from a control girl to a Jesus girl…your book is such a motivational boost to that mindset❤️incredibly refreshing!!!
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Yay! Thank you sis. 🥰 Stay blessed my favorite DIY boss!❤
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Old “hippie” so I used to do a lot of fancy macrame with wooden and ceramic beads and ceramic critters. I also glazed my own ceramic pots and beads/critters. Forgotten it all now (I think…) but it was fun and I wish I had thought to use artificial plants none of mine survived either, no matter how fancy the hangar was! LOL! Thanks for this sweet reminder and fun project idea!
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Ahhh love that! So glad this post reminded you of those sweet memories ❤️😊
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I love this! And you gave such great instructions that a non-crafty person (like me!) could handle it. Thank you!
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Haha there’s so many projects/crafts I see online that I’m interested in but if they’re not plan and simple I just skip right over them!😂
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This is so pretty!! When I was little my mom had macrame plant holders in the bathroom and living room. Seeing yours brought back some great memories.
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Ya they definitely remind me of like the hippie era, which is funny because I was born in the eighties so a bit too young to experience that time period yet these make me think of those years…crazy how things come back!
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I used to have several plant hangers like this. Simple but pretty.
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I’ve had a lot of people comment that they had them or remember them❤️
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Love this! going to give it a go this weekend. 🙂
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Ahhh sweet and I should’ve linked another rope project I did to this…I’ll find it (the link) and message you back in case you’re interested!❤️😊
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https://forhispurpose.blog/2020/02/29/diy-rope-shelf-decor-gift-idea-2/
Just another idea to get some of that rope used up
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