DIY Chalk Paint Terra Cotta Planters

As promised, here are my Chalk Paint Terra Cotta planters that I made for my Mom for Mother's Day. I originally saw these somewhere else but I can't remember at all where that was! It's a really simple project and I love how they can be personalized by writing any message on the chalk paint.

I picked up the chalk paint from Wal-Mart. The pots are from Home Depot and I already had the twine and paint brushes on hand.

Eventually I'll get better at taking photos... :(

As per the instructions on the paint container, I did one coat, waited a few hours, did a second coat and then waited 24 hours before curing it with chalk. I purchased the chalk at Sobeys (not my first choice but I happened to be in there already and it was getting down to the wire!). I used my glue gun to secure the twine and then tied the gift tags with the bow. I had scrap booking paper and stickers in my stash.

Here's the final product! Pardon the iPhone photos. I forgot to take "after" shots so thankfully Mom took some and sent them to me.

"Basil" and "Mint"

No herbs yet, however my roommates grandmother is so sweet and brought in fresh mint and oregano from her garden for us! The tag says "a mother's love...is the key to our growth".

And there you have it! I love personalized gifts and these were super easy to make.

What did you give your Mom for Mother's Day?


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