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DIY Flower Pots with Photos

Learn how to Mod Podge flower pots with pictures! This makes a great gift idea, especially for Mother's Day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours
Yield: 1 pot
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Spray paint the planter white (optional). Let dry.
    Mod podge, clay pot, printed photos, ribbon, and a foam brush
  • Select photos for the project. Turn the photos to black and white and resize. I measured 3" from the bottom rim of my planter to the base, so I did two rows of photos that were 1.5" tall. Print out on laserjet.
    Printed out black and white photo collages
  • Cut the photos out of the paper with the scissors and set aside.
  • Add a layer of Mod Podge to the planter. Choose one photo and smooth it down.
    Printed photo Mod Podged onto the side of the clay pot
  • Keep adding Mod Podge and photos until the planter is covered. Smooth thoroughly to remove bubbles. Let dry for 15 - 20 minutes. Seal with three thin coats of Mod Podge, letting dry between coats.
    photos collaged onto the side of the pot with Mod Podge
  • Use Mod Podge or hot glue to affix a length of ribbon around the rim of your planter.
    mod podge flower pots with pictures
  • For a finishing touch, add a bow to the planter. Take a length of ribbon and hot glue the two ends together. Press the middle of the ribbon together in the center, and attach with another drop of glue. Take a smaller length of ribbon, wrap it around the middle, and hot glue it in place. Attach this bow to the planter and let cool/dry completely before using.
    creating a bow with a piece of ribbon

Video

Notes

Step 2: One way to make the photo collage process easier is to make a paper template of the pot - then scan into photo editing software.
Print out enough photos to cover your pot, on either dry inkjet or laserjet ink. This is to prevent smearing.