Turn Plain Flower Pots Into Cute Ones
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Do you have some flower pots lying round that are not exactly pretty? I have several: some are Terracotta and some are plastic. I wanted to give them an update that was quick and easy.
Step 1: I started with these flower pots that are not very attractive.
Step 2: I spray painted these pots with green and blue spray pain, since that is what I had on hand. You can use any pot since most will accept spray paint. You could spray the inside of the pot, but I didn't put very much on the inside. It would not be seen. Let them dry.
Step 3: Use a new kitchen sponge to cut out shapes. I cut one as a circle and one as a triangle. I added some white to my paper plate. You can use any color you want.
Step 4: I dipped the sponge into the white acrylic paint and then dabbed it on a paper towel and then applied it to the flower pot.
Step 5: I pressed the sponge onto the top rim of the flower pot. You can add as much paint as you want. You might want to practice on something else first. However, you should be able to wipe it off the pot if you don't like it. I was able to do that.
Step 6: I added small triangles at the bottom. You could add any other lines of designs that you want.
Step 7: I added circles to the green pot. I didn't make them perfect.
Step 8: I added my Christmas cactus to the pots and my cast iron bunny for spring.
Step 9: Here are my finished updated flower pots by my front door and a small white bench. Already fro spring. You can see more pictures and details over at my blog.
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Do you think the sponge technique would work on concrete stepping stones and then spray for protection. I painted the steppers already.
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I don't see why not. You can paint concrete so why not sponge it. Like anything, it may wear off, but then it might be time for a new idea for the stepping stones. Good luck with it. Send a picture when you get it done. Bev
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Rainy day craft for granddaughter
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You are so right, I did some with my grand children this summer. They had so much fun.
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