This is a fantastic Mother's Day Flower pot craft or art activity to make as a gift with the little ones.
In fact making Mother's Day crafts are always fun for preschool and nursery kids and this simple and fun flower pot craft idea will make a lovely gift. With only a few supplies needed you can create this easy decorated flower pot.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Sweet Handmade Gift: A heartfelt keepsake kids can proudly gift to Mom, Grandma, or any special lady in their life.
- Great for Tiny Hands: Simple steps and bright colors make this the perfect DIY for preschoolers and early crafters.
- Mix of Art & Nature: Add paper flowers or real blooms for a creative craft that doubles as a mini bouquet!
Supplies Needed for This Flower Pot Painting Idea
- Terra Cotta Pot
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Buttons
- Modge Podge (Optional)
🖌️ How To Make This Mother's Day Flower Pot
This is a fantastic Mothers Day Flower Pot Craft, however you could also make this for Father's Day or as a gift for any special occasion.
- Step 1: Start decorating your flower pot by painting your terra cotta pot with whatever color you want. Yellow acrylic paint always does wonders. Then set aside to dry.
- Step 2: Next you'll want to use different colors for the fingerprint flowers. Choose your colors and press your finger into the paint and then press your finger onto the flower pot.
- Step 3: This step is optional, but you can seal your artwork with modge podge before you place on your buttons in the next step. Glue on buttons in the middle of your fingerprint flowers.
- Step 4: Your flower pot is all ready for you to plant your flower!
You are now ready to gift your Mother's Day Flower pot
💡 Pro Tip: Complement the flower pot with a handmade card featuring similar fingerprint flower designs. This cohesive set makes for a thoughtful and coordinated Mother's Day gift.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Mothers Day Flower Pot Craft for Kids
- Use Acrylic Paint for Vibrant Colors: Acrylic paint provides bright, long-lasting colors on terra cotta pots. Ensure each layer dries completely before adding details to prevent smudging.
- Create Fingerprint Flowers: Have children dip their fingers into different paint colors and press them onto the pot to form flower petals. This personal touch makes the gift more special.
- Add Button Centers: Glue colorful buttons in the center of each fingerprint flower to add dimension and charm to the design.
- Seal with Mod Podge: Once the paint is dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge to protect the artwork and give the pot a glossy finish. This step helps preserve the craft for years to come.
- Incorporate Real or Artificial Flowers: After decorating, place a real or artificial flower in the pot to complete the gift. This adds a touch of nature and enhances the overall presentation.
- Personalize with Messages: Encourage kids to write a heartfelt message or their name on the pot using a paint pen. Personalization adds a meaningful touch to the gift.
💭 FAQs
To make this heartfelt project, you'll need a small terra cotta flower pot, acrylic paints in your choice of colors, paintbrushes, buttons to use as flower centers, and optionally, some Mod Podge to seal and protect the design.
First, the pot is painted all over in a base color and left to dry. Once dry, kids use their fingerprints to create flower petals by dipping fingers in paint and pressing them onto the pot. After the flowers are formed, a button is glued into the center of each one. To preserve the design, Mod Podge can be applied over the finished artwork.
The entire project takes about 20 minutes to complete, including drying time. It’s a quick, creative, and meaningful activity, perfect for young kids to make a thoughtful gift for Mom.
No printable template is required or included for this particular activity. The design is made freehand using paint and fingerprints, making it a fun and open-ended project.
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Mothers Day Flower Pot Craft For Kids
Materials
- Terra Cotta Pot
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Buttons
- Modge Podge Optional
Instructions
- Start decorating your flower pot by painting your terra cotta pot with whatever color you’d like of acrylic paint. Then set aside to dry.
- Next, you’ll want to use different colors for the fingerprint flowers.
- Choose your colors and press your finger into the paint and then press your finger onto the flower pot.
- This step is optional, but you can seal your artwork with modge podge before you place on your buttons in the next step.
- Glue on buttons in the middle of your fingerprint flowers.
- Your flower pot is all ready for you to plant your flower!
- You are now ready to gift your Mother’s Day Flower pot
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This is such a brilliant idea, I love that you have used fingers for painting the petals and I really like the button addition x
it's a super fun activity. I am glad you like it!
These are so sweet! What a lovely colourful and really personalised idea. This would be great for end of year gift for a teacher too....thank you!
Oh thanks. I love the colours too!