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Clay Flower Pots

Decorative Flower Pots

Are you looking for unique gift ideas? Clay flower pots just might be your answer! They make great containers for many different theme gift baskets. Although round clay pots are the most commonly used, ceramic and plastic are nice options. If using plastic, place some small stones in the bottom so it doesn't tip over.

When planning to make gifts using clay flower pots to hold the gifts, it's nice to work with a theme based on holiday or special event or a hobby or special interest of the recipient. For example:

For a new baby, choose a pastel flower pot and add coordinating shredded tissue paper or purchased shred. Add a rattle, bibs, pair of booties or baby socks, hair brush, comb, teething toy, and other small gift items. Roll bibs, baby wash cloths, and similar items so they fit upright in the container.

An assortment of spa gifts are great gifts for birthdays, Mothers Day, Valentines Day, and other special occasions. Straw is a nice filler as it looks nice and helps keep the gift items in place. Add an variety of bath salts, lotions, bubble bath, body wash, lotion, or other bath and body gift items all of the same fragrance.

If you are making this gift for a coffee or tea drinker, include several small packets of gourmet coffee or herbal tea bags in the container. Add a couple of individually wrapped biscotti to gift your finished gift some height and then fill in any gaps or empty spaces with individually wrapped hard candy or chocolates; lemon drops are nice when using a tea theme.

Let's not forget those who enjoy gardening or even house plants. Place some straw or shredded brown paper in first and then add garden tools, packets of seeds, flower bulbs, gardening gloves, and other small garden items. Add some silk greenery or small flower for a decorative touch.

Another ideas is as a container for an assortment of barbecue items. Start by placing wood chips for the grill in first and then add bottles of barbecue sauce and dry rub. Include a pair of thongs, a hot mitt, basting brush, and other small items that are helpful when cooking outside.

An inexpensive gift idea is to purchase a small flower pot, add a tall pillar candle, and fill in around the candle with colorful shred, small silk flowers, or some of each. Many dollar stores carry all of these items.

Using small flower pots as a container for homemade sweets such as cookies, fudge, etc. is another nice idea. Simply add tissue paper first to line the pot. This is a great gift idea for teachers or as a thank you gift.

Painted Flower Pots Adapted from Gifts for Herb Lovers by Betty Oppenheimer (Storey Books, 1997).

Terra-cotta pots come in many shapes and sizes, and, when decorated, can be used as herb planters, candleholders, gift basket containers, or, lettered with greetings or garden quotes, containers for garden paraphernalia. Avoid completely covering the pot with paint which inhibits air and water circulation.

MATERIALS
Unglazed red clay flower pots (terra-cotta) or other containers
Ceramic paint or acrylics

EQUIPMENT
Flat brushes for large areas
Small round bushes for detail
Sponges (optional)
Plastic containers or plates for mixing/thinning paints

1 Clean and dry the clay flower pots thoroughly.

2 Using the flat brush, paint bands of color around the pot, or cut herbal shapes our of sponges and sponge print basic silhouettes onto the pot. For example, paint or sponge the shape of a mint leaf. When the basic shape is dry, use brighter shades of appropriate colors to paint in the details.

3 If you are using the pots for candleholders, paint the inside with metallic gold paint to produce a reflective glow.

Note: The hole in the bottom of the pot should be filled with clay, putty, or covered with a disk or saucer (from the inside) to prevent wax from seeping out.

Variations: Create pretty clay flower pots for a window herb garden by painting a band of white around each pot and lettering the name of an herb onto the band. Present the pot already painted or with a corresponding seed packet inside.

Decorate smooth rocks using the same technique. Coat with several layers of varnish for outdoor use.

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