It is that time of year again….the time of year to begin to think aboutΒ teacher gifts. I love making personalized gifts that the people who are receiving them know I thought about them and know things they are interested in. It is fun to me to try to come up with something for each person.
This year at our co-op, both of the teachers enjoy gardening. I thought it would be a fun idea to make both teachers stenciled pots that could easily fit in a window sill or go outside if they prefer. It was an inexpensive gift and one I’m sure they will use and enjoy.
You can make your own stenciled pots whether they are for teacher gifts, other gifts or yourself. It is a fairly easy and inexpensive craft. You ready? Let’s get going.
Supplies:
- Terracotta pots
- Paint(affiliate link) If your pots will or may be used outside, make sure it is an outdoor paint.
- Brush
- Adhesive stencil(affiliate link)
- (Chalkboard paint is pictured. I ended up not using it, but you could use it to add the ability to mark what is in the pot.)
I used the Martha Stewart adhesive stencils for the first time. I had such a good experience with the Mod Podge Rocks adhesive stencils, I decided to try more. They worked really well and the adhesive made this project quick and easy.
Start by placing your stencil on the pot where you would like to paint.
Use your pouncer or brush to paint the stencil. Make sure you use a dry brush. When working with stencils, you want a dry brush(meaning a light amount of paint, not a big wet brush or pouncer) so you don’t end up with paint that leaks under the stencil. You may need to go over the area more than once, but trust me, using a dry brush will give you great results.
Continue with your stencils, moving them around to get the patterns and looks you want from your pots.
I came up with four different designs.
I plan to give two pots to each teacher. I should probably give them plants as well, but I don’t have much of a green thumb and chances are I will kill the plant before it gets to them…so they will most likely get empty pots. I also know they like using heirloom seeds and such, so hopefully they will enjoy planting their own seeds and going from there. π
I just love the way these pots turned out. I think they are so cute! If I could keep plants alive, I would love to have a few of these sitting on the windowsill by my sink. Maybe with some herbs in them. I’m totally dreaming here, because nothing would remain alive except in my sweet little dreams. Oh well, it sounds nice and looks nice…in my mind. π
What kind of teacher gifts do you give? Handmade, gift cards or store-bought? I don’t think this is a right or wrong answer, just what you like to do.
More gift ideas for you:
These look super fun and easy to make! A great project for mommies and kiddos to work on together π
Thanks! They would be a great Mommy/Kiddo project…great idea!
These are so sweet! I love how they turned out and your teachers are sure to love them too! And I’m with you about the non-green thumb thing. Maybe you can just give them the seed packets instead!
π Linda
Thank you! I decided to add Starbucks gift cards with an apple on them into the pots….that should work. π It is kinds of like something is growing in the pots. Hehe!
Beautiful. Love the idea. π
Thank you!
I have these stencils and use them for glass etching, love the idea of decorating pots with them! Found you via SITS π
Thanks! It was a quick and fun craft. Hope you enjoy!
Love, love, love these stenciled pots! I just dug my pots out of the potting shed. Think I will use your ideas to pretty a few of mine up a bit. Thank you for the spring inspiration!
Thank you so much! They are so easy to pretty up and make the pots so much more fun…at least to me. Enjoy!
It’s the perfect time to create pots as gifts. This would be such a nice gift at the end of the school year.
Thanks! Yes, I agree, great end of year gifts!
These look so adorable!!!
Thank you!
These are really cute! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing.
Thanks so much!
Love your stenciled pots. What a lovely gift for teachers.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party. Hope you come back next week so I can stop by again.
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks so much!
If I want to put the plants outside in the yard, what spray should I use so that the paint does not run?
I’m not really sure. I don’t use any kind of spray paint because it’s really bad for the environment. I do know that Mod Podge makes an outdoor Mod Podge that you could try as a protective coating.
Sorry, I’m not more help!