Antique terra-cotta pots are handy for added than holding flowers.
The dish of the birdbath consists of a small terra-cotta saucer glued to the base. Leaf, bird or flower-themed decorative painting on the outside gives the craft eye-catching appeal and light blue paint on the inner saucer gives the project a true birdbath look. A small plastic, wooden or realistic bird ornament glued to the rim of the saucer adds an unmistakable birdbath feel.
Topiary Centerpiece
Grab three humble pots in descending vastness, a uncommon Ambition and some open rope to dream up a mellifluous wind chime for your backyard. Gloss the terra-cotta pots with decorative motifs, such as colourful dots or flashing flowers, and let them dry completely. Tie a loop at one bound of the rope for hanging and slide the upside-down pots, largest to smallest, onto the rope. Tie a secure after sliding on Everyone pot to detain it in field. Tie the Ambition to the foot of the rope, hang the chime and flip over the melodies.
Mini Birdbath
Whip up a small birdbath ornament from an ancient terra-cotta pot and saucer to effect a potpourri, sweet or paperclip holder. The imitation of the birdbath consists of two small pots turned upside-down and stacked.Geriatric terra-cotta pots may seem commensurate junk destined for the refuse, however there are a million ways you can alter them back into fruitful objects. Captivating a immature generation to play artist with the pots can streamline your d cor budget, considered your creativity and benefit callow up the Earth. As stretched as you compass a rare basic Art supplies, such as gloss and glue, you don't retain to spend a cent to turn senile pots into lovely household items.
Wind Chimes
Add a little holiday cheer to your table with a topiary centerpiece consisting of pinecones and a terra-cotta pot. Clean a large terra-cotta pot and paint it with a festive theme, such as white snowflakes on a blue background or red, green and white stripes. Bunch five standing pinecones in a circle and secure them with a ribbon tied into a bow. Glue a three pinecone bunch over the five and one pinecone over the three to create a pine tree shape. Fill the pot almost full with decorative stones. Add the pinecone tree and add the remaining stones to secure.
Candy Bowl
Create a candy bowl that doubles as a gift basket with only some paint, ribbon and candy. Paint and decorate a large terra-cotta pot to create a candy bowl that doubles as a gift basket. Paint the pot to look like Santa's face for a Christmas theme. Use colorful polka dots for a kid theme or a witch pattern for Halloween. Tie a matching bow around the top of the pot, fill it with candy and your gift is ready.
