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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Amanda @Dreamsicle Sisters says
13 March 2013 at 6:52 amThese are super cute. I just love Chalkboard paint. And I like the stencil design too. It is so hard to find a good stencil!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:38 amI agree! I’m usually the worst with stencils but this was fun!
Jacque says
13 March 2013 at 9:13 amWow, really cool idea!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:37 amThanks, Jacque!
Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says
13 March 2013 at 9:42 amWhat an adorable idea!! I love the colors you used!!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:35 amAren’t they fun and Spring-y?!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
13 March 2013 at 11:34 amSo 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!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:34 amThe birds may not be as practical for a whole garden but they sure are fun to look at!
Gwen says
13 March 2013 at 1:13 pmThose are great, Vanessa! I love the little birdie…
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:31 amThanks, Gwen!
Carissa Bonham says
13 March 2013 at 5:27 pmThese look fabulous! I love the bird stencil and the idea to do a non-traditional label shape in chalkboard paint is brilliant. well done!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:30 amThanks for visiting, Carissa! The stencil and paints were totally fun and easy to work with!
Laura Beth says
13 March 2013 at 6:47 pmYour planters are beautiful! Love the added affect of the chalkboard paint :o)
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:29 amThanks, I’m usually terrible with paint and stencils but these were easy to work with!
Megan says
14 March 2013 at 5:22 amLove these! They are so beautiful!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:28 amThanks, Megan!
Allyson says
14 March 2013 at 7:51 amWow, 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!
Vanessa Brady says
14 March 2013 at 11:28 amYou 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!
Little Bit says
18 March 2013 at 7:42 amThese are darling… and what a great idea! I’m pinning too! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:01 pmThanks for the pin!
Linda says
18 March 2013 at 4:22 pmHoly cow those are cute! I have to do this! What a great Spring Break project!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
18 March 2013 at 8:42 amOh 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
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:01 pmThank you so much for the wonderful party!
Lorie says
18 March 2013 at 9:47 amThese are so cute! I’d love to have some in my yard!
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:02 pmSo glad you liked them!
Mimi says
18 March 2013 at 9:55 amI love these pots! They are adorable!
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:02 pmGlad you liked them, thanks for visiting!
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says
18 March 2013 at 10:35 amYour 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.
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:03 pmThanks, Lori! I actually received the stencil as part of the campaign but you can purchase the Plaid/FolkArt stencils online and at Jo-Anns.
amy @ one artsy mama says
18 March 2013 at 1:58 pmOh. 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!!
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:06 pmYour comment made me smile! Glad you liked the project and the stencil so much!
Kalyn Brooke | Creative Savings says
18 March 2013 at 2:40 pmI’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. 🙂
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:08 pmWhat a cute idea for a hostess gift!
Patricia Krank says
18 March 2013 at 3:24 pmOh, so cute! I have those stencils too so I can do this! Thanks for sharing your creativity. Blessings, Patti
Vanessa Brady says
18 March 2013 at 4:09 pmYay for having the same stencils!
Jill says
18 March 2013 at 5:47 pmas soon as the weather cooperates, this will be a project for me – thanks for the idea
Lauren says
18 March 2013 at 6:13 pmThese are so pretty — I love the contrast of the bright pots with the black chalk paint. Very clever idea!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
18 March 2013 at 7:12 pmBeautiful! what a cool idea. Loving the bird shapes! Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday! 🙂
Mary Alice Patterson says
18 March 2013 at 7:15 pmYour pots are so cute! Love them!!
Mary Alice
lisa says
19 March 2013 at 5:38 amLove 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
Tammy says
20 March 2013 at 8:22 amThese 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
Anja says
20 March 2013 at 10:34 amThese are so cute – love ’em! Nothing says spring like putting a bird on it, right?
Vanessa Brady says
20 March 2013 at 1:17 pmHah, no kidding. Spring is here, birds on EVERYTHING! 😀
Robin {Mom Foodie} says
20 March 2013 at 10:43 pmLove the stencils, I’m partial to birds.
katie says
21 March 2013 at 9:11 amLove this idea!!! So adorable!
Miss Charming says
21 March 2013 at 11:04 amSuper cute and I love the pastels!
Maysem says
21 March 2013 at 3:02 pmI love it!! Adorable idea!
Amy Anderson says
25 March 2013 at 1:51 pmBrilliant! Love the ability to be able to relabel.
Julia @ FaveCrafts says
28 March 2013 at 4:24 pmWhat 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!
Vanessa Brady says
2 April 2013 at 1:47 pmThank you so much, Julia! Quite an honor to be included!
Linda says
29 March 2013 at 7:59 pmThis 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!
Vanessa Brady says
2 April 2013 at 1:48 pmAwh, that makes me so happy! I’d love to see pictures when yours are done!
Linda says
1 August 2013 at 7:10 pmBusy 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!
Vanessa Brady says
7 August 2013 at 2:42 pmWow, five? You’re a stenciling machine! Good to know about the stencils curling up.
michelec says
25 April 2013 at 7:22 pmAwesome….but wouldn’t water wash the chalk off?
Vanessa Brady says
26 April 2013 at 10:54 amHah, 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. 🙂
Danielle says
31 May 2013 at 4:22 pmWhat 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
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
26 July 2013 at 2:20 pmThese 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/
Linda says
7 August 2013 at 6:33 pmI 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.
Barbara Leahy says
19 July 2014 at 3:07 pmI 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.
Vanessa Brady says
20 July 2014 at 10:35 amI just used a piece of chalk to write out the words.