Spring is just around the corner and if you’re like me, you’re getting the itch to start planning and planting your garden! Depending on where you live, it might be a little bit too early to plant anything in the ground so why not get a head start on your garden with these lovely Chalkboard Planters made with FolkArt stencils!
Chalkboard Planters
Materials:
– FolkArt Stencil (Bird)
– FolkArt Paint (Seashell Pink, Buttercream, Apple Orchard)
– FolkArt Chalkboard Paint
– FolkArt Medium Spouncer
– Sponge Brush
– Terra Cotta Pots
– White Spray Paint
– Mod Podge Sealant (Gloss)
– Spray Adhesive
– Chalk
1. Gather supplies. Pre-treat each pot with a light coat of white spray paint. Allow to dry completely.
2. Using light and even strokes, apply the first layer of acrylic paint. Allow each coat to dry completely before applying additional layers. I had to use three coats before I was happy with the coverage.
3. After pots have dried completely, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge sealant.
4. Trim the top of the stencil so that it will wrap around the pot nice and flat.
5. Apply spray adhesive to the back of the stencil (allow to dry slightly for a temporary hold). Stick in place.
6. Using the spouncer, dab a thin layer of the chalkboard paint over the stencil. Resist the temptation to apply too much paint at once! It’ll soak under the stencil and make the image look messy. Wait until the paint has dried completely before applying the second coat. Carefully remove stencil.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 with any additional pots.
8. Once the paint has dried, condition the chalkboard paint by rubbing chalk all over the design. Clean off the chalk and you’re ready to go!
Now you’ll never forget what seeds you planted because you’ll have your handy chalkboard label to remind you. Happy planting!
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I wrote this post as part of a sponsored campaign with Plaid and The Blueprint Social. All opinions in this post are my own.
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These are super cute. I just love Chalkboard paint. And I like the stencil design too. It is so hard to find a good stencil!
I agree! I’m usually the worst with stencils but this was fun!
Wow, really cool idea!
Thanks, Jacque!
What an adorable idea!! I love the colors you used!!
Aren’t they fun and Spring-y?!
So so cute! I painted little chalkboard labels onto the pots I planted my herb garden in last year, but they weren’t nearly as adorable as these birds! Love it!
The birds may not be as practical for a whole garden but they sure are fun to look at!
Those are great, Vanessa! I love the little birdie…
Thanks, Gwen!
These look fabulous! I love the bird stencil and the idea to do a non-traditional label shape in chalkboard paint is brilliant. well done!
Thanks for visiting, Carissa! The stencil and paints were totally fun and easy to work with!
Your planters are beautiful! Love the added affect of the chalkboard paint :o)
Thanks, I’m usually terrible with paint and stencils but these were easy to work with!
Love these! They are so beautiful!
Thanks, Megan!
Wow, I love how these turned out! Where did you find those adorable stencils? I would love if you would come share this, or another project at my link party today! http://domesticsuperhero.com/2013/03/14/sharing-with-domestic-superhero-thursday-link-party-2/ Hope to see you!
You can find the Plaid FolkArt stencil in many hobby stores as well as online: http://www.plaidonline.com/folkart-painting-stencils/141/product.htm
Going to check out your party now!
These are darling… and what a great idea! I’m pinning too! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Thanks for the pin!
Holy cow those are cute! I have to do this! What a great Spring Break project!
Oh my goodness I love these ~ I’ll be making some for my garden this summer! Thanks so much for sharing at the It’s a Spring Thing linky party ~ I’m pinning this to our party board.
Have a great week,
Mary Beth
Thank you so much for the wonderful party!
These are so cute! I’d love to have some in my yard!
So glad you liked them!
I love these pots! They are adorable!
Glad you liked them, thanks for visiting!
Your herb pots are super cute. Did you make your stencil or purchase it? If purchased, where? I really want to make some of these this spring for my herbs. Thank you. Have a great day.
Thanks, Lori! I actually received the stencil as part of the campaign but you can purchase the Plaid/FolkArt stencils online and at Jo-Anns.
Oh. my. goodness. I am so crazy-jealous of that bird stencil!! These look so fabulous! Pinning, stumbling, and putting that stencil on my must-have list!!
Your comment made me smile! Glad you liked the project and the stencil so much!
I’m always forgetting what I plant, and this is such a cute way to remember. Next week I’m working on a pot with a chalkboard label as a hostess gift (flowers included, of course). Less messy!
Stopping by from the Spring Linky Party. 🙂
What a cute idea for a hostess gift!
Oh, so cute! I have those stencils too so I can do this! Thanks for sharing your creativity. Blessings, Patti
Yay for having the same stencils!
as soon as the weather cooperates, this will be a project for me – thanks for the idea
These are so pretty — I love the contrast of the bright pots with the black chalk paint. Very clever idea!
Beautiful! what a cool idea. Loving the bird shapes! Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday! 🙂
Your pots are so cute! Love them!!
Mary Alice
Love this idea! I’m a big fan of bird motifs, so this was right up my alley! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven for a visit.
xo,
Lisa
These are so cute…and what a great tutorial…would love it you came over and shared this cute project at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/03/share-it-one-more-time-and-linky-party_17.html
Hope to see you there!
Tammy
These are so cute – love ’em! Nothing says spring like putting a bird on it, right?
Hah, no kidding. Spring is here, birds on EVERYTHING! 😀
Love the stencils, I’m partial to birds.
Love this idea!!! So adorable!
Super cute and I love the pastels!
I love it!! Adorable idea!
Brilliant! Love the ability to be able to relabel.
What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of garden crafts! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/spring-garden-crafts/
Have a great day!
Thank you so much, Julia! Quite an honor to be included!
This are adorable! Since we just moved into a log home and I’m into birds, I immediately went to the website and ordered the stencil & spouncer. I can buy the other supplies at JoAnn’s. Thanks for the wonderful, fun craft!
Awh, that makes me so happy! I’d love to see pictures when yours are done!
Busy summer! Finally finished 5 of the adorable stenciled pots. Turned out well. Wish I had bought more than one stencil though, as after using it twice the pointed parts tend to curl even after spraying well with adhesive. Maybe from washing off the paint afterwards? Had to touch up a few spots with the colored paint after stenciling. Everyone that sees them loves them! Keep those cute ideas coming!
Wow, five? You’re a stenciling machine! Good to know about the stencils curling up.
Awesome….but wouldn’t water wash the chalk off?
Hah, I was wondering when someone would mention that! Totally washes off if you just spray the whole thing with a water hose but I usually just use a small watering can and keep the water on top. 🙂
What a great idea! I love how your pots turned out and I especially love the colors you chose for them!
I’m hosting a “Craft With What You’ve Got” party and the featured crafting supply this week is craft paints. This project would fit in perfectly! I’d love for you to link it up here.
Danielle at Framed Frosting
These are adorable! I just featured them in my chalkboard project roundup 🙂 Have a great weekend!
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/07/25-creative-diy-chalkboard-projects/
I do love stenciling. In my old house I had stenciled all different kinds of bird houses on the walls in my foyer. Wish I still had those stencils! I’ve also stenciled different fall leaves in a bathroom. Really easy project anyone can do.
I like your idea for the stenciled pots with the chalkboard stenciled birds. I am wondering if you could email me and let me know how you wrote the names of the herbs on the birds. The directions go as far as putting the chalk over the paint but not what to use to write or paint the names. thank you so much for all of you help and I love this idea.
I just used a piece of chalk to write out the words.