"Craft it Now" is Here!

Guess what?  I am published and featured in the Craft it Now book!  I am doing a happy dance y'all.  We are very excited at Inspirations by D because this awesome book is now available in stores!

You can pick up a copy at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and Indiebound.

Craft it Now is filled with over 75 simple handmade projects and inspiring ideas to make your day a creative one.

Featured in the book are crafters from all over, including craft bloggers! Our main page is 21 and you will see the planter in other pages.  There is something for everyone.

Anything look familiar in that photo page?  Do you remember this little project?  That is my message flower pot.  I made one for the book.  It has been one of the most popular items on the blog and I thank you all who loved this little project.

 

You will enjoy browsing through the pages with all the great project ideas and beautiful photos. 

You don't have to be a craft guru to be creative. 

Get your very own book at Amazon or anywhere it's sold! 

It is out now and with Mother's Day coming up, it will make a cool little gift.

DIY: Message Flower Pots

Hello friends! Today I will show you how I updated my clay pots to give them a

fresh new look for summer.  The idea is to set the mood for a bright,

clean and crisp feel to the back patio area and prepare it for entertaining family and friends.

I just needed to give my old flowerpots a new look, so I did what any girl would do, 

I painted them.  I have turned old clay pots into beautiful message flowerpots to give a 

wonderful impression to those who view them.  

I am so thankful that my flowerpot made it to the Craft it Now book where many 

will view it and learn how to spruce up their pots too.  

Remember the Flower Pot Makeover I did here?  Well for today's project I decided to
use a simple semi-sheen white spray paint.

Materials you need for these two projects:

*Clay pot any size

*Spray paint (white semi-sheen)
*Old newspapers or other sheets of paper to protect your work area from the paint.

*Chalkboard label or chalkboard paint
*Pencil
*Sharpie marker

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make sure that your clay pot is clean and dry.
2. Cover your work area with newspapers to protect it from paint.
3. Place your pot upside down with open rim in the bottom and using the can of paint,
spray pot evenly, do not over saturate otherwise your paint will run causing streaks.
4. You may have to give it two coats depending on your paint.  After each paint session,
Set it to dry for about an hour or so.
5. Once your pot is dry, you may add a chalkboard vinyl label OR 
chalkboard paint to your pot.  Make sure it is the size you need for your pot.
6. Now your pot is ready for your gardening messages.  You may write your message
with chalk or liquid chalk marker.  Make it fun!

To create the Handwritten Message Pot below:
After step 4- Use a pencil to write your handwritten message on your pot.
Make sure it's nice and straight.  Using a pencil first helps avoid making permanent mistakes.
When you have achieved the handwriting and look with the pencil,
trace over it with the sharpie to give it it's finished look.

Tip/ Ideas: You may want to use a different color sharpie for a fun look,
or a different color for the pot to give it flare.

Do you love it?
I sure do!
Great for gift giving.
Hope that you enjoy!
Happy Crafting!