Mini chalk pots are a perfect to give as gifts to your loved ones or to show your appreciation to someone special. Easy and Quick and oh so cute.
I’ve been trying to find the perfect Father’s Day gift for my hubby. I was thinking of something to go on his desk at work. Something that would remind him of his girls.
This is what I came up with:
Mini Chalk Pots
A few years ago my father gave me some Hen & Chicks (succulents) which came from my grand-mother’s plant (I believe it came from her mother’s plant). My sister mentioned that she put a few in a pot. Since mine is growing like crazy, I thought I could easily take some and put a few in little pots for Sébastien.
I picked up little terracotta pots and a rectangular white plate from the dollar store. (I didn’t want it to be too big for his desk.) I thought the mini pots would look cute on the little plate.
I also wanted the pots to be personalized. With the help of Gabrielle we painted the terracotta pots with chalk paint.
This is how we created our Mini Chalk Pots:
Step #1: We took out the chalk paint. Step #2: We applied two coats of chalk paint. Step #3: We also put a little bit of chalk paint on the inside rim.
Step #4: We dug up some Hen & Chicks (succulents). Step #5: We filled the pots with potting soil. Step #6: We planted the Hen & Chicks (succulents).
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! It´s a great idea.
The only problem is, I don´t know where to buy Chalk Paint… I live in Spain..
Thanks a lot!
Adorable! I need those and then write on the date when I last watered them. My plants would thank you!
I love this idea! It looks perfect for an office setting. It sure beats the traditional tie that we grew up giving our Dad every year! :) Visiting from The Shabby Nest. ~ Jamie
Oh my good lord I love this!!! I wish my hubby liked plants because then I would have a reason to make them, haha! But he doesn’t so I’ll just have to have the <3 u be for me! :D
All from the dollar store?? These are so adorable, Christine! I’m sure your husband’s going to love them!
Super cute idea. And very inexpensive. I love chalkboard paint. The little succulent plants are sweet too.
Stopping by from Hodgepodge Friday to say hi.
~Lanie
P.S. I did some cute chalk pots a few years back. You can see them here if you are interested. http://www.laniejandco.com/2010/03/chalkboard-flower-pots.html
Very cute idea. I’m thinking herbs to sit on my kitchen window sill. Thanks for sharing this. I’m visiting from Truly Lovely’s Fancy This Friday.
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Very cute! Your husband is going to love it.
Dee
These are very cute, Christine! And succulents are even a “manly flower”, don’t you think? A great inspiration!
These are so cute! I love how they turned out!
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Sarah
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Love it! This is super cute!
Stopping by from the Strut Your Stuff party :-)
These are perfectly adorable! I think the pots look better black – being able to write on them is an added bonus! I’ve been wanting to paint some pots so we might have to try chalkboard paint! I would love it if you’d link up at Off the Hook.
What a cute idea! I love it.
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
LOVE THIS!! I’m so pinning it, too. Great job!
What a great idea! I have some chalkboard paint leftover from a project and this would be a great way to use it up. Thanks for sharing!
aww they r so cute…
soumya
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Super cute—found you via the blog hop:)
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Super cute—found you via the blog hop:)
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I really love the simplicity of this! My husband wouldn’t like it unless it was streamlined and didn’t look too cute! Excellent!
Oh my goodness, I am SO going to do this! So cute!
Modern Modest Beauty
So adorable!! Love it! I keep wanting to get some succulents since I hear they’re hard to kill. ;) Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays! I bet hubby loved his gift!
Thanks for linking with me :)
Super cute…. :)
Very cute and such a sweet gift!
Would love if you stopped by to link up to my party happening now!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Cute….my grandson would love doing this.
Great idea! It turned out really cute. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
I love this idea! I used chalkboard paint on a few glass jars for my sister for her birthday. She was thrilled! She looked at something similar online and they wanted $26 for 2 jars and I made them for about $5.
Those are SUPER CUTE! I think he’ll love them!
Darling! Featuring you today! XO, Aimee
This is so cute! Love it!
so adorable! thanks for sharing. I am totally featuring this today, by the way ^^) have a fab weekend!
Hugs,
Lelanie
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It’s darling~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Christine,
These are perfect! I love the chalk paint I keep seeing everywhere. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Simply wonderful! I love the white, black and happy succulent green together. My favorite part is the little message which says it all in such a quiet little way :)
These are so adorable, I love the idea! I painted a few flowers pots in nice pastel colors and then just made a label out of chalkboard paint to use instead of garden markers, but I like that the whole thing is painted in yours! I’d be thrilled if you would link this up to my current link party so everyone can see how cute they are! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/06/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-4/
Just perfect! I’m so motivated to go make these. I love succulents.
If you have time, we would LOVE for you to stop in and link up this post and anything crafty in our Crafty Showcase. It runs from Sat-Thur and then we have a Feature Friday with the top pics!
Susie @Bowdabra
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So fun and so sweet! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
What an adorable and easy idea!
~Amy
http://www.LadyMockingbird.com
These are so cute!!! Thanks for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters
Love these! Too cute! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites! I’m featuring you this week! Come by and grab my featured button if you’d like one!
Love these I would love you to add ths project to my crafty linky party…
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/craft-create-and-inspire-linky-party_30.html
Hope to see you there :)
Claire x
Super cute! I’m loving succulents right now!
I love it!! I will featuring you today at C & I :)
Angie