Today on The Inspiration Edit we have a simple and fun Valentines heart planter craft which is perfect for crafting with the kids at home or in a school classroom.
Making homemade valentines day gifts is always so much fun and it's a simple yet fun activity to make with kids.
I hope you really enjoy this post and have fun making your own version of this Valentines Planter.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun & Personalized Gift: Kids can create their own colorful flower pots, making it a perfect gift for family or friends this Valentine’s Day.
- Creative Expression: Children can customize their flower pots by using their favorite colors, designs, and even adding sweet messages to make them extra special.
- Lovely Valentine's Decor: Once finished, these flower pots can be filled with real or fake flowers, making them a charming addition to any Valentine's Day table or room decor.
Valentines Day Flower Pot Craft Idea
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Small terracotta planters
- Short white cake pop sticks
- Foam conversation heart shapes
- Hot glue gun
- Coloured tissue paper
- Ivory coloured chalk paint
- Paintbrush
🖌️ How to Make This Valentines Flower Pot Craft
- Step 1: Paint a coat of Ivory chalk paint over the terracotta pots. You do not need to paint the inside of your pots unless you want to.
- Step 2: Once the paint is dry, crumple up a piece of tissue paper in your choice of colour, and place it into your planter. You can fluff it up or push it down until you get the look you desire. We used green tissue paper to resemble grass, but you can use any colour you like.
- Step 4: Place the sticks down into the tissue paper in the planter until you have them set up in a design that you like.
Enjoy this fun valentines flower pot craft idea.
💡 Pro Tip: For added creativity, use patterned tissue paper or add glitter to the foam hearts to make the planter more festive and eye-catching.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use Ivory Chalk Paint: Apply a coat of ivory chalk paint over the terracotta pots for a smooth, neutral base. This provides a clean canvas for decorating and enhances the overall appearance.
- Add Tissue Paper for Texture: Crumple up a piece of tissue paper in your choice of color and place it into the planter to resemble grass. This adds texture and a pop of color to your planter.
- Secure Foam Hearts Firmly: Glue foam conversation heart shapes to the top of each short cake pop stick using a hot glue gun. Ensure they are securely attached to prevent them from falling off.
- Arrange Sticks Creatively: Place the sticks into the tissue paper in the planter until you have them set up in a design that you like. This allows for customization and adds a personal touch to the craft.
- Personalize with Messages: Encourage children to write sweet messages or names on the foam hearts before gluing them to the sticks. This adds a personal and heartfelt element to the planter.
- Use Multiple Planters: Create several planters with different designs and colors. This allows for variety and can be used as gifts or decorations around the home.
💭 FAQs
You'll need small terracotta planters, short white cake pop sticks, foam conversation heart shapes, a hot glue gun, coloured tissue paper, ivory chalk paint, and a paintbrush.
Apply a coat of ivory chalk paint to the terracotta pots. You do not need to paint the inside unless you choose to do so.
Assemble the planter, crumple tissue paper and place it in the pot to resemble grass. Then, glue a foam conversation heart to a cake pop stick and insert it into the tissue paper.
Yes, children can personalise the planters by choosing their favourite colours for the tissue paper and decorating the pots with additional designs or messages.
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