Summer is almost here and honestly, I couldn’t possibly be more excited about it! I love everything about Summer (except for the bugs, not a big fan of those!)! Everything looks so lush and colourful. Those long days, warm temperatures and sunny skies make spending every moment possible outdoors absolutely irresistible!
And, because I know I’m not alone, I’m thrilled to be kicking off this Summer with some very talented bloggy friends! So my friends, grab your iced coffee, kick back and enjoy a ton of Summer inspiration with our Summer Celebration blog hop!
Last Summer, we worked hard to transform our courtyard deck and let me tell you, it really was the perfect space to enjoy our Summer in the mountains. And then we moved, of course. Figures! Thankfully, our new home has a lovely porch (in need of a makeover if you ask me) and the biggest backyard ever (again, needing some TLC). I’m not exactly sure which of these outdoor spaces we’ll get around to working on this Summer, but I do know it will involve a ton of pretty flowers, which is why I’m so happy to be sharing these lovely DIY Flower Pots today!
Officially my first project of the Summer, these pretty little flower pots are the perfect way to dress up an space for Summer!
Though I knew instantly that I wanted to decorate some lovely flower pots, and I had a zillion ideas floating around in my head, I couldn’t actually decide which one I wanted to make, so I decided to try a few! I started with some inexpensive terracotta pots that I picked up from the hardware store for $2.50 each and had all of them totally transformed in no time at all!
The first, and easiest of the three was this Chalkboard Paint Flower Pot, which was made by simply spraying a couple of coats of chalkboard spray paint over the entire pot. After letting it set overnight, I did “season” it by rubbing the entire thing with chalk and then wiping it all off.
That lovely little mint pot was pretty darn easy to make too! After slapping on a quick coat of my favorite Country Chic Chalk Paint in “refreshed”, I used the back of a stenciling brush (you could also use a pencil eraser) dipped in white paint to add those pretty polka dots.
The third flower pot took a bit more work, but it’s also my absolute fave of the three. I started by raiding my fabric stash for my most favorite swoonworthy fabrics. I was so head-over-heels in love with these ones that I even shared them on Insta last week!
These ones were perfect not only because of their sweet vintage look, but because they were already cut into smallish strips and squares that I could easily use to create a patchwork quilt look.
After painting the top rim with white chalk paint, I added a quick coat of Easy Tack Spray to the base of the pot to help the fabric stick. You could also use Mod Podge for this part if you’d like. Once I had the strips and squares placed just where I wanted them, I added a thick coat of Mod Podge in matte finish over top of it all.
That’s it my friends! Three DIY flower pots that are not only pretty, but so quick and easy to make!
Looking for more fabulous ideas to celebrate Summer? Don’t miss these fun projects!
Monday’s Summer projects:
1. Making Home Base 2. House By Hoff 3. Life on Virgina Street
4. Everyday Enchanting 5. The Happy Housie 6. Tell Love and Chocolate
Tuesday’s Summer projects:
1. Rain on A Tin Roof 2. The Blissful Bee 3. The Turquoise Home
4. Just A Girl and Her Blog 5. View From The Fridge 6. making it in the mountains
Wednesday’s Summer projects:
1. Bless’er House 2. Delineate Your Dwelling 3. Maison de Pax
4.Up to Date Interiors 5. The Wood Grain Cottage 6. Migonis Home
You can join us in the summer celebration by using the hashtag #summercelebration on Instagram!
Happy Summer!
I am SO happy to see Summer on it’s way! What are you most looking forward to about Summer?
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!!!
PS. You can find me sharing here and Savvy Southern Style.
So cute, Kristi! The mint colored one is my favorite. I love how versatile those clay pots can be! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Chelsea! They’ll definitely add some colour wherever they end up ๐ Thanks for inviting me to participate!
So cute, Kristi! Love how they’re all different! Hope your weeks off to a great start!
Awww, thanks Kendra! Wishing you an awesome week too!
These are adorbs Kristi! And what a great group of bloggers!
Thank you SO much Emily! SO excited to be sharing with them!
So cute, Kristi!! The possibilities are endless with those clay pots and I love how different they all are. I think the mint one is my fav ๐
Thanks Bre! They are definitely an inexpensive, clean slate to have a ton of fun with!
Very cute Kristi!
Thanks SO much Marie!
Kristi,
These pots are just the cutest! My favorite is the fabric scrappy one. I can imagine so many possibilities with that one. I am going to hop over to a few others now and check out their projects-great group of bloggers.
Thank you SO much Michelle! I’ve had those scraps for ages just waiting to put them to work and I’m so in love with how it turned out!
Krisit, these are so pretty! What a great way to add some creativity to the outdoors!
Awww, thanks SO much Shonee! And SO easy too!
I love the flower pots on the ladder. I just went to a small vintage shop and saw a small ladder and passed it up, but I think I may have to go back and get it. I thnk it would look great at the front door.
Thanks Erlene! Yes, definitely go back to get it! Ours hasn’t found a place in our home yet, but only because there are so many ways to use it that I just can’t decide which I love most ๐
I just love these cute little pots, Kristi! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Thank you SO much April! I had a ton of fun participating with SUCH a fab group of ladies!
Those are precious. I love how they are all simple and quick but also unique in their own way for anyone’s style. I just recently bought some chalkboard spray paint and can’t wait to use it. Chalkboard paint is just so much fun, but I have actually never used the spray kind. I am pretty sure it will be much simpler than trying to paint it on and seeing brush marks which tends to drive my OCD a little crazy at times. Hope you are having a great week and thanks for sharing so many neat summer ideas with this amazing group of bloggers.
Awwww, you have totally made my day with you sweet comment Bethany! Thank you SO very much! I’m thrilled that you love them! You’re going to love working with the chalkboard spray paint – it’s soooo much easier! Enjoy the rest of your week girl!
So cute. I hope you will be posting pics of the yard makeover.
You bet! Thank you Al!
I love the idea of mod podging fabric. The trio looks great together.
Awww, thank you Kathy! It was a great way to use up a bit of my stash and I love how it turned out!
These are adorable! Great post as usual!
xo Olivia
Thank you SO much Olivia! They were really fun to make and I love how they brighten up my front porch!
Hi Kristi, I found your post on Thursdays Favorite Things. I wanted to come see your project, I love the one with fabric thats my favorite too!!
I would love for you to stop by and share your post on Friday Features this week, now open for your links.
Hope you ave a nice weekend!
Karren
xoxo
Thank you SO, SO much for your sweet words and for the invite! Will definitely stop by Karren!
Hi there! I found your blog through the Weekend Re-treat party, and just have to say it is the cutest!! And these flower pots….adorable! I love the colors that you used. So cute!!
Thank you SO, SO much Whitney! They were really fun to make and I’m thrilled that you love them!
These are SO CUTE, Kristi! I love the mint + polka dot one.
Thanks SO much Christina! I had a ton of fun making them!
Super cute ideas, Kristi!! I love the chalkboard pot- think I need to give that one a try soon!!
Thanks SO much Krista! It literally took seconds with the chalkboard spray paint! You’ll love it!
I love those pots! They are too cute! Great job!
Thanks SO much Katrin!
I love the chalkboard idea! That would be so cute for the herb garden I want to plant. That way I can remember what each plant is. The only trouble is, my handwriting is not as nice as yours!
I was thinking the same thing while I was making it Jenna! It really would be SO perfect for a herb garden! And I’m sure you’ve got beautiful writing my friend!
Hi Kristi! I love how the pots turned out, specially the chalk board and the polka dot ones, very cute! Using a ladder to display the plats is the best idea, I use one too ๐
http://drlivinghome.com/2015/05/11/antes-despues-escalera-para-plantasbefore-after-ladder-plant-stand/
Thank you SO much Maria! They were a ton of fun to make!!!
Super cute! I love the mint polka dotted one! Thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday link party. See you again next week? Sharing your post on Twitter!
Thanks Ashley! I’m in love with that one too – such a fun colour! See you there girl!
Gorgeous!! Love them!
Thank you SO much Hannah!
Excited to feature you on A Little Bird Told Me Link Party!
Thank you SOOOO much Allison!!!
So many fantastic ideas here! I’m getting the itch to spruce up my porch with some of these DIY flower pots!
Thank you Jennifer! I’m thrilled that you love them!
Oh these are so pretty!! I love that patchwork one with the fabric scraps, it’s the perfect little summery pot! And chalkboard pots are always a hit in my book. ๐
Awwww, thank you Amanda! They were a ton of fun to make!
Those are all so cute! I just painted some pots last week, but not as cute as these.
By the way, I’d love to have you post on my new blog hop (open all weekend) at http://www.myflagstaffhome.com, if you’re interested.
Jennifer
Awwww, thank you SO much Jennifer! Will definitely pop by!