The ice cream we like comes in plastic tabs, which are quite resistant and could simply be reused just as they are for storing food. I like to get creative with them and turn them into prettier versions so this time I decorated them with old brown paper and glue.

The supplies you need for this project are: empty ice cream tubs (plastic ones), vinyl glue, a paint brush, labels, scissors, a pointed tool, brown paper, water based varnish.

1. Wash the ice cream pots – lids included – and dry them.

2. Make some holes at the bottom of the pot with the pointed tool. They will let the excess water out of the vase when the plants are watered.

3. Cut the brown paper in different shapes and sizes by just using your hands.

4. Prepare your mix of vinyl glue and water (75% glue and 25% water)

5. Apply the glue mix onto the outside of the box and start laying the pieces of paper. The order is not important; in fact the effect of paper on top of other paper gives a nice consistency and texture. Leave to dry.

6. Cover the lids with the paper too; they will work as trays to catch the excess water from the pots.

7. When the pots are dry you may want to add labels, which I made with white paper.

8. Finish with water based varnish to seal the pots and trays.

9. Plant your herbs.