DIY 2 - Mini Succulent Pot Plants
SKILL: * | COST: * | TIME: APPROX. 45 MINS
Hello! So let me introduce DIY project #2… Since the weather is warming up here in Australia and spring has just sprung, I thought it would be timely to show you how I would decorate and put together a little succulent plant in cute little terracotta pots.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional or expert and do not take responsibility for the risks associated and the outcome of this project. Content is not sponsored or affiliated with any brand or company and all opinions are my own.
Materials (feel free to customise them as you wish – information for where I bought mine from are beside each item):
Mini terracotta pots 7cm x 6.3cm 3pk (Kmart - $3)
Acrylic paint (Had this at home already)
Paint brushes/ sponges (Had this at home already)
Masking tape (Had this at home already)
Paint tray/ palette (Had this at home already)
Makeup remover pads – 100% cotton (optional)
Method (it’s pretty straightforward):
Gather all materials required
Make sure your pots are clean and dusted off
Put a bit of paint on a palette/ paint tray (don’t worry if you don’t have this, any non-porous material will do)
Grab a paint brush or sponge and start painting! Use your imagination and let loose your creativity :) Some ideas include illustrations, cute quotes, puns, motivational words, etc.
After the paint has dried, you’re ready to re-pot the plant from the one it came from (or your garden if you have grown it) to your wonderfully, personally decorated terracotta pot. You can do this by filling the pot part-way with soil, putting the plant in, then adding more soil. Pat down gently onto the soil around the newly potted plant. Handy tip: if your pot has a hole at the bottom (which it should, for drainage), put a little makeup remover pad at the bottom to stop the soil from falling through but still let the water soak through. Also, be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands, a mask to avoid inhaling bacteria in the potting mix and carry out this step in a well-ventilated area.
Yay, that’s it! Pop it somewhere in a well-lit space where it can soak up some sun to grow thrive, and flourish (but still make sure it gets some shade when the sun moves and so it isn’t blasted with sunshine).
You’re most welcome to send me photos of your finished project by sharing on Instagram/ Twitter with the #CraftandCreateCrew or submitting it here via Tumblr!
Much love,
xx lb