I really didn't want to buy a gift or a gift card to somewhere for Mother's day. It isn't personable and I think for this holiday that it is what it is all about. Both my mom and mother-in-law love to garden! So why not make something for each of their own gardens?! And who doesn't love receiving flowers? This project is so simple and easy! The only messy part is painting your child's' feet but it is so much FUN! Anyone can do this project. I even made myself one (it had nothing to do with any holiday) I just changed the quotes.
Supplies
A terracotta pot
Paint brush
Black Sharpie
Hand towel
Acrylic Paint
Emblems (optional)
Instructions
Before you begin, damp your wash cloth with water and thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your pot. Wait until it is fully dry before beginning!
Here is the fun but tricky part. I put my daughter on the kitchen counter to do this. I took one foot and painted it, holding it still. Don't do a thick coat because it won't come out right! Then taking the pot and placing the foot at an angle. (Goal is to make a heart shape.) Wash that foot off and then repeat with the other foot. This helps keep the mess part of it down. Let dry fully before going onto the next step! Very important!
This is the creative part! I added flowers around the rim. I love this quote I found online! I think it fit perfectly for Mother's Day and fit for what I was going for. You can use your own quotes, either make one up or find one online. Carefully right over the foot prints with the sharpie marker. It's permanent so be careful! No pressure...
Final touches! I added a couple emblems to give it a sparkle and some cute daisy's I got from Lowes. My moms loved this so much! My mother-in-law actually got teary eyed! Even if you feel like you aren't crafty this project is so easy, I can only say it enough!
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