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How to make Beautiful Artificial Potted Plants

These fun to make potted plants brighten up your home. Add inspirational words to your pots and make them unique!
Total Time2 hours
Author: Suzy Myers
Cost: $25

Supplies

  • 3 each Plant picks any type of plant
  • 3 each Terracotta pots any size
  • 1 set Dimensional stickers
  • 1 set Acrylic Paints
  • 1 each styrofoam
  • 1 ea tacky glue
  • 1/4 lb. Aquarium gravel small amount
  • 1 ea Mod Podge (optional)

Instructions

  • Add dimensional stickers to each pot.
  • Use acrylic paint to paint the bottom half of each pot, being sure to cover all edges of the dimensional stickers. Paint two coats.
  • Use acrylic paint in contrasting color to paint top edge of each pot. Two coats will be needed,
  • Use acrylic paint in contrasting color and small brush to paint the top edge of each dimensional sticker.
  • Allow paint to dry. Add a coat of Mod Podge to seal paint (optional).
  • Push styrofoam into each pot, leaving about 1/2" at top.
  • Push a pipe cleaner into center to reserve space for your plant pick.
  • Add tacky glue to top of styrofoam in a thick layer.
  • Add aquarium gravel over top of glue, being sure to cover all styrofoam.
  • Remove pipe cleaner and push in plant pick.
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