Fingerprint Heart Pots (An Easy and Inexpensive Valentine!)

I made these sweet pots years ago, and they are still my absolute favorite holiday craft EVER. Every time I see my babies sweet little fingerprints as hearts, my heart melts. They are so easy to make. And just put a special someone's favorite plant in them and you have the perfect heartfelt Valentines gift! I happen to love mine so much, that I always have my pots out on display!

I am obsessed with a lot of things lately...but when it comes to gifts..live plants have stolen my heart: succulents, mini herbs, miniature roses, ornamental grasses - I am not picky...I love it! And I have quite a few gifts to give...so I need a sweet planter right?


 I love using DecoArt Patio Paints on my pots and outdoor signs.

Everything I have painted with Patio Paints has held up amazingly well

- and I live in a wet cold area - hardly anything stays looking good for long...

but my pots do!

(my last set of pretty painted pots are even in the DecoArt catalog!)

SUPPLIES

• Terra cotta pots.I used small ones - 4" and 2", but any size will do.
• DecoArt Patio Paint: I used Raspberry Red, Daisy Cream, and Carnation Pink.
• Brushes
• Fingers - still attached to a person! (ha!)

MAKE IT!

• Cover work area with newspaper or protective covering
• Clean pots if necessary (mine were dirty!)
• Paint each pot in your desired color. I used 2 coats for the Raspberry and 3 for the other lighter colors.
• Let dry completely.

• Now, you can paint the rim with a contrasting paint. I did on some and did not on others, but because I used coordinating colors, they all work as a group.
• I also paint the inside of the rim (about 1"+ down) so that it looks pretty inside the pot. 
• On a paper plate, place a small amount of paint. 
• Gently dip a finger in the paint - you can use any finger...I find it easy to use the index finger and my pinky.  Tap gently on the paper plate or paper towel to remove excessive paint - YOU MIGHT WANT TO PRACTICE ON SCRAP PAPER BEFORE YOU DO IT ON THE POT.

• At a slight angle press the finger on the pot. Re-dip the finger (if you need to) and press the finger to the pot, angling the opposite way BUT overlapping at the bottom.
• You can do a few hearts, one heart, or hearts all over.
• I made a few myself and then let the kids have at it!

  

    See. a cute and simple project that can be made in so many colors!

  

 This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

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