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DIY Soda Bottle Kitty Cat Planters

So it’s official, I’m a cat lady! And I decided I needed some cat decor around the house to prove it, so I made these darling DIY kitty cat planters out of soda bottles. Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

I recently became a cat mama to a second cat. Lucy Goose was orphaned by her human parents and no one would take her in, so I caved. When I discovered no one was feeding her, I shoved her in a cat carrier and took her home with me. Now we’re working on S L O W L Y introducing her to our first cat, Poops (the husband named her), who is having absolutely none of it.

 

 

Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryAll my life I’ve had dogs. I understand dogs. They’re happy when you get home. They’re happy when you give them food. They love to go on walks or take a ride in the car. Cats are different. They have attitude. But I totally get it and I love the personality that each cat has.

 

Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryIf you love your kitty cat and want to make a DIY soda bottle planter, I’ve got the tutorial below for you, but you’re going to need a few things first: Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

 

Supplies:

  • Soda bottles – 1 large, 1 medium
  • Scissors and/or Xacto Knife
  • 1-2 Spray Paints
  • Paint Pens – black and pink
  • Gravel
  • Plants
  • Optional: Drill & Drill Bit

I went with white and pink paint because I thought those planters would be cuter than my orange tabby and tortoiseshell cats. But you can go with whatever colors you want! If you paint them black (for a black cat), remember to pick up a white paint pen.

 

Step 1: I guess the true first step is to save some soda bottles, but once you have some saved, the first step is to remove the labels and draw your kitty cat outline so you know where to cut. Don’t worry if you can’t get off all the label/glue – just make sure that when you draw your kitty outline, you make that the back. As for the outline, it’s pretty much just cutting off the bottom third of the soda bottle, but cutting out two little ears in front and a tail in back. It doesn’t have to be perfect, you can always make it better when you cut. 

Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

 

Step 2: I used an Exacto knife to puncture the bottle a few inches, then I was able to slide in the scissors and cut out my kitty cat outline. Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryStep 3: Next, paint your bottles using spraypaint. Be sure to paint the backside first just in case anything sticks when you roll them over to paint the fronts. It may take two coats to cover up the black marker.

 

 

Step 4: Once dry, you’re ready to draw on your kitty cat faces using your black and pink paint pens. I started with the pink pen and drew the triangles in the ears and the little heart-shaped noses, then came in with the black pen to finish the mouth, whiskers, and eyes.

 

 Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

 

Step 5: The next step is for water drainage. You have an optional additional step of drilling holes in the very bottom of the bottle to allow for water drainage when you water your plants. I also filled the very bottoms of the bottles with loose gravel to allow for the water to pool so it doesn’t rot the roots of my plants. Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

Step 6: Plant your plants! I went with Parsley Basil, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme because I’ve been needing a little herb garden and the only place I can keep any plants alive is in the kitchen by the sink. Maybe something about the light and humidity in that room? Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryTurn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

 

Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryTurn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanarySo cute, right? With those little cat feet?

 

Ok, so back to how we’re introducing Poops and Lucy Goose to each other … I watched an online video on how to introduce new cats and it’s all about letting them smell each other while they eat with a closed-door between them and how they associate the good (food) with the other cat’s smell.Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryTurn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryTurn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary

 

So far so good. It’s a really slow process, but I’m okay with taking it slow for 2-3 weeks as long as they get along all the other weeks of the year! Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty CanaryDon’t forget to pin this photo to Pinterest if you want to save this DIY idea for a weekend! Turn an empty soda bottle into an adorable kitty plant planter for catnip, herbs, or even a cactus or succulent! Easy to make and so cute! // Salty Canary And let me know in the comments what color you’re going to paint your DIY soda bottle kitty cat planter!

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Kids Crafts by Three Sisters

Wednesday 25th of January 2017

Hi! These planters so so cute! We're going to give them a try.

Susan

Wednesday 25th of January 2017

These planters are so stinkin' adorable!! I don't even like cats and I want to make an entire herd of these cat planters. Pinning now.

Elise

Saturday 14th of January 2017

Yesssss!! I was looking for cheap ways to pot plans before and this is sooooo cute on top of it all!!! I love this craft so much!

Kim Feather

Thursday 26th of May 2016

Hi Andrea, these are adorable! I am like you in the sense I have always been a dog person. I have a German Shepard (he has lupus and so do I) and a Cocker Spaniel. Years ago I told my daughter I was allergic to cats because I didn't want one (I'm really not). I am 61 years old and got my first cat a couple months ago. I just love my little Misty! She is so spunky. I don't know what I ever did without her. I am going to make some of your cute planters . Wish me luck!

Betsy

Monday 25th of April 2016

O.k., these are so darn cute! Did you use a specific paint, like plastic paint, or just spray paint? I will be making these really soon and, hopefully be able to sell them at a craft show. I sell animal themed things and the money goes to animal rescues. Thanks for a new idea.