Easy Fabric Découpage Flower Pots

I am so excited because my favorite season has finally arrived and that means it’s time to start gardening!  And nothing says spring to me more than a pretty pot full of colorful flowers! It’s also time for the monthly share from Celebrations of Home with our focus this month on Mother’s Day. Sooo…I have decided to create some unique flower pots that will make wonderful gifts for Mom!



Here’s what you will need:

• terra cotta flower pots
• spray paint (the same color as the background of your fabric)
• Mod Podge
• foam brush
• scissors
• 1/4 yard or so of fabric per pot (depending on the size) My frenchy fabric came from Hobby Lobby.
• Polyurethane spray

And here’s what you will do:

1. Spray paint the outer portion of the pots (to prevent water from coming through) and let them dry.
2. Cut a generous piece of fabric several inches longer and wider than the pot you are covering.
3. Apply Mod Podge with the foam brush on both the pot and the outside of the fabric, working in sections and stretching the fabric over the pot, smoothing it as you go. Do not cover the bottom of the pot or the drainage hole.
4. Once the pot is completely covered, cut away the excess, crossing the back of it end over end in a 1/2 inch section.  You may find that it works best at a diagonal.
5. Apply more Mod Podge, smoothing it with your fingers, and allow it to dry overnight.
6. Finish with a coat of polyurethane spray to make the fabric water proof. Allow to dry before adding plants

Baby Kitty suggests using herbs, such as his favorite…rosemary!

I chose to add some of my favorites…petunias and dianthus…because I love their wonderful fragrance! And I love the way they look with the fun frenchy fabric, too!

And they would make wonderful gifts for other occasions, too...teacher appreciation, get well, birthday or hostess! Everyone enjoys the thoughtfulness of a handmade gift!

And just in case you need some more gift ideas, be sure to check out my easy HANDMADE GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY. There’s a little bit of everything from sewing to no-sew, découpage with paper, chalkboard paint projects and lots more…to let her know how special she is!

And be sure to check out the gift ideas from these talented ladies, too!

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