now that the growing season is here i want to share a favourite project that my boys love to do… paint terracotta flower pots!
it’s a wonderful way to be creative, while also learning about how things grow. my kids made each of their grandmother’s a painted pot for mother’s day and planted a geranium in them. they were so proud of their
all you need are some pots, paints, brushes and we used a spray sealant to try to protect the pots from water.
i love using ice cube trays as paint trays instead, as they don’t tip over easily and the paints can be mixed well in the deep slots. my kids often paint outside as the tidying up is so much easier. plus, if they get paint all over it’s not a big deal!
TA-DAA!
check out these lovely flower pots!
i love how carefree the kids are when painting. they do not get inhibited with concerns about what other’s may think of their creations. they just create completely in the moment, enjoying the paint and colours, but most importantly the process.
happy painting and planting to you!
Something to do when my grandsons visit later this summer!! Thanks for the idea.
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I love their Picasso style. It’s a great kids activity especially outdoors. It’s like, hey mom, look no TV.
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Great project! I am always looking for fun activities to do with visiting kids, this is a perfect outdoor project!
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Awww, these flower pots are so adorable! I love painted flower pots too because they’re all colourful and then the flowers bloom and they’re SUPER colourful.
I like to put spider plants in painted flower pots because then the “artwork” is REALLY showcased against the background of a simple green.
Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
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Cute pots and a great activity for the kids!!
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