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Flower Pot Panache: Easy Ways to Jazz Up Terra Cotta Flowerpots
By: Lisa Koosis , Posted On: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Flowerpots come in all shapes and sizes these days, but for many people, classic terra cotta planters are the standard. For many, the look of terra cotta is what they're after, a clean look that draws no attention to itself. Others, though, look upon terra cotta as bland. For those looking to punch up the look of traditional terra cotta flowerpots, there are a few easy ways to do so. - Paint it. Buy yourself a set of multi-purpose craft paints, the kind that come in a strip of little plastic containers with pop-off lids. Paint each pot in a different solid color or paint designs as intricate as time and skill-level permits. For added pizzazz, why not try stenciling. - Decoupage. Decoupage is the art of decorating something by covering it in scraps of paper or fabric. This is a wonderful technique for punching up the look of a terra cotta flower pot. You'll need a bottle of Mod Podge, which is a sealer, glue and finisher for paper crafts. It's readily available in craft stores. You'll also need a selection of papers. Wrapping papers will do nicely, or you can pick up packages of papers in assorted colors and sizes in the craft shop. - Mosaic. Craft stores generally have a wonderful selection of materials to use to create a mosaic flowerpot much like the expensive ones you can purchase in patio shops and home stores. You can choose bits of tiles or glass for your project. Even sea glass or marbles can make a wonderful covering for your project. - Stamping. These days, there are rubber stamps for all occasions. Why not pick up a few pretty stamps and ink pads in assorted colors and stamp away? - Tie it up. If you're not looking to invest a lot of time or effort into decorating flowerpots, a simple trick is to add just an accent to your pot. Raffia, a natural material that comes in assorted colors, makes a great addition to spice up bland terra cotta. Visit your craft store for other ideas. Many of the larger craft suppliers have aisles filled with terra cotta flowerpots in a number of sizes along with ideas to decorate them. Keep in mind that many materials are not weatherproof, so many of these projects work better for indoor planting. Lisa is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Poetry. Article Author: Lisa_Koosis
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