Hello lovelies! Guess what I did this weekend? I had a ‘craft night’ with my little guy!
{DIY Terra Cotta Pot Tower}
We made a Terra Cotta Pot Tower using supplies that I received from the folks at Plaid:
5 bottles of Apple Barrel paint in Spring colors
1 bottle of Mod Podge Washout
1 pack of fun stencils
3 foam applicators
How lucky am I?!
My first idea was to make the tower and add some clever Spring wording on it with the stencils. Turns out my wording space was limited because my Terra Cotta pots weren’t large enough. Boo. However, I have gazillions of ideas for those stencils, so don’t think you’ve seen the last of them!
How to Make a Terra Cotta Pot Tower:
Step 1:
Gather up your materials: 3 Terra Cotta Pots in varying sizes, a large Terra Cotta platter, Apple Barrel paint, Mod Podge, and foam applicators.
I also used: Washi tape, a strong adhesive, and a foam brush for the painting
Step 2:
Paint your Terra Cotta pots
We chose one shade of the Apple Barrel paint on each pot. My son started the job, and then I finished it with smooth, even strokes. He said I did a ‘good job’. 🙂
Step 3:
Paint the rims {optional}
Since the wording idea went out the window, I decided to add some thick Washi tape to the rims of the pots instead. The tape is transparent so I added a quick coat of white paint first.
Step 4:
Mod Podge Washout can help ensure sure the Washi tape sticks over the paint.
To apply the Mod Podge, I added a thin coat of it over the white paint using the foam applicator, then had my son press the Washi tape down with his fingers.
Thankfully it’s ‘washable’ because guess where he loves to wipes his little hands? Moms in unisen: “on his clothes”, or ‘jammies’ in this case.
Step 5:
Lastly, I added a top layer of Mod Podge over the entire pot {tape included} to protect our work.
They look cute just like this!
But I couldn’t leave well enough alone…
Step 6:
Build your tower!
Stack the Terra Cotta Pots upside down in descending order by size, and add your saucer to the top. Secure them to each other with strong adhesive.
I used a small white bowl I had in the house….
…planted a hot pink Petunia in the center, and simply rested it on the platter.
The Apple Barrel paints went on evenly, and dried quickly. That made it easy to complete this project in under an hour {less drying time}.
I also really love this new formula for the Mod Podge. The “Wash Out’ part is my favorite because before this I was hesitant to let my kid’s use it for fear that they’d Mod Podge their clothes together or something silly like that. With Mod Podge Wash Out for Kids, I can literally wash it out with soap and water–even after it dries!!
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We had such a blast on our ‘craft night’! Do you craft with your kids?
If you want more inspiration on what to make with these fun products, check out what my friends came up with!
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Ashley @ Simply Designing says
This is super cute!!! I’ve got to try the mod pod for kids…my daughter loves to help with projects!
I love the bright paint colors too!
Ashley
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Ashley, it was so easy too! Try it with your little girl!
Sherry says
So fun and colorful! That little guy helping is so cute. I’ll bet he had a blast painting! What a wonderful project!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
He sure did Sherry..he loves to paint with me. I better enjoy it now!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
Ok- Super Love this project!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Yay! I got a ‘super love’!! Thanks Jen!!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
This is beautiful and such a fun project to do with your kiddos! Pinning for sure 🙂
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Mer!! XO
Crystal says
I love it!! The colors are so bright and fun!! Going to add this to the list of fun summer projects!! Thanks so much!!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
I’d love to see your version Crystal!! Thank you for your sweet words:)
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
Those are fabulous spring colors! I love that you used washi tape – so fun!! Love it B!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks girlfriend!! XO
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
So excited to try the Mod Podge washout! What a gorgeous kid’s project! Love all the cheery colors! Great job, friend!
PS – see you in 2 days!! Eek!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Oh.My.Word..just two little days! Woot!! And thanks!! You’ll love this Mod Podge for your little artist!
Julie says
Looks fun to me Mom!!! How cute for the kiddos!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Aaaw thank you Julie, he had a great time!
Melissa Whitcher says
Such a cute project. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks love!
Linda says
What a cute piece of garden art. Thanks for sharing.
We’re having a party – What’d You Do This Weekend? I’d love it if you shared it here.
http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/
Linda
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
What a great summer time craft, I love the tape design!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Sarah! That tape is from Micheal’s..I should’ve mentioned that!
kelley @ Miss Information says
Super cute and so fun to get to do it with your little man!
Jill @ Every Day is an Occasion says
LOVE what you did with the products we were sent!!! I’m going to have my kids do this for my mom for Mother’s Day!!! Smiles, Jill
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
turned out so cute Barbara!
Simplee Sue says
This is so pretty. You could make a bird bath too. Thank you for sharing.
Consider yourself hugged,
http://simpleesue.com/frivolous-friday-bacon-corn-pancakes/
Diana Rambles says
So pretty!!
Rita says
What a fun project for the kiddos to do! Thanks for sharing.
joy says
Very nice and.creative:)
Emily says
I love this! So pretty 🙂
I’ve featured it today and I’ve pinned this post!
http://www.52mantels.com/2013/04/colorful-home-ideas.html
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks so much Emily!! So excited!! 🙂 🙂
Jess says
This is amazing!! I am 27 and am going to make this for my mom tonight for Mother’s Day. My mom loves gardening. I’m also an art teacher so I would love to try this with my art club at school.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Jess, you’re so sweet! I’d LOVE to see how yours turns out!