Modge Podge Photo Collage Flower Pot

I am so happy with how these flower pots turned out. The best part was that they were easy to make and inexpensive. Most of the supplies I already had on hand and the terra cotta pots were purchased from the dollar store for $1.50 each. This project was time consuming (1 1/2 hours spent putting together each pot) but I split out the steps over the course of two nights once the kids were in bed. Add a bottle of wine and this was one relaxing project!

 

What You Need

Terra Cotta Flower Pot
White Acrylic Paint
Favorite Photos printed in black and white on printer paper
Modge Podge
Foam Brush
Scissors
Acrylic Sealer (in the craft section typically by the modge podge)

What To Do

1. Paint the flower pot with the white paint using a foam brush. This may involve several coats of paint (make sure pot dries completely after each coat).

2. Trim down your pictures as pictured below. I printed nine pictures to each sheet of printer paper. As I glued each picture to the pot I trimmed the pictures down further.

 

3. Using Modge Podge and a foam brush paint the back of each picture and adhere to the flower pot.

4.  Once each picture has been glued to the pot paint a layer of Modge Podge over the entire flower pot. This will protect your pictures, paint, and give your pot a glossy look.

5. Once the flower pot has dried spray an acrylic sealer to help eliminate any tackiness.

We picked up small containers of flowers at our local grocery store to place into the pots before gifting.  Everyone loved their flower pots and the best compliment was when everyone asked where I had bought them from (I fooled them!). So if you have a little time and you are looking for a personalized inexpensive gift I would definitely recommend giving this project a try. I am sure you will be happy you did!