How to Make a Holiday Window Box
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Materials Needed:
- pressure-treated pine window box planter
- twine
- back tacks
- scissors
- hammer
- potted evergreens
- Amaranthus caudatus
- ebony wood stain
- cloth
- paint brush
- tape measure
- carpenter's pencil
Add Hammer Marks
Add texture to the planter box by banging it with the back side of a hammer. Tip: Hit random areas in no specific order to ensure an authentically aged look.
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Apply Stain
In order to add graphic impact, it's best to stain the pine window box planter black so that the lighter tones of the accent materials stand out. Use a paint brush to add an even coat of ebony-toned stain. Tip: For the best finish, be sure to brush with the grain rather than against it.
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Distress Wood
In order to see the wood grain through the ebony stain, use cloth to wipe off excess, creating a distressed look. Be sure to press firmly until the wood grain is visible through the black stain.
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Measure and Mark for Tacks
Use the tape measure to decide on the proper placement for tacks. Once proper dimensions are decided on, mark the pine planter box with a carpenter's pencil.
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Add Tacks
Use the hammer to add tacks into pencil marks.
![Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-5_s4x3](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/25/0/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977626468.webp)
Add Twine
Unfurl spool of twine, wrapping it around the top and side tacks.
![Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-6_s4x3](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/25/0/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-6_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977891157.webp)
Create Pattern
Using all tacks as your guide, add a diamond pattern by stringing twine from tack to tack. Once you reach the last tack, cut twine with scissors.
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Sink Tacks
Once the diamond pattern has been completed, sink the tacks in with a few extra taps of the hammer. Tip: This will keep the twine nearly flush with the pine, ensuring it doesn't come loose.
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Add Greenery
Add potted evergreens inside planter box with the branches just slightly peeking over the top.
![Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-9_s3x4](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/25/0/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-9_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400976718878.webp)
Drape Amaranthus
For a pop of bold holiday color, place Amaranthus caudatus inside of window box planter so that it cascades over the front.
![Holiday Window Box Holiday Window Box](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/25/0/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn-Holiday-House-window-box-step-10_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973834819.webp)