Happy Friday everyone! Last week I shared my paint dipped pots with Vanessa’s readers at See Vanessa Craft. And today I’m sharing them here with you. :)
These pots are inspired by the paint dipped furniture I’ve been seeing a lot of lately. Laurel from A Bubbly Life got me started on this trend when she shared her dining room table and chairs makeover. I LOVE the idea and can’t wait to try it on some of my furniture. But until then, let’s start small!
Vanessa’s Crafting on a Dime series features projects under $10. Sticking to my budget, I was able to make three of these little pots for a whopping total of $8.53. If you already have some of the supplies {or coupons}, it would be even less. Or you could make even more. Either way. ;-)
You will need:
- Clay pots: 4-inch{.99}, 3-inch{.89}, 2-inch{.69}
- Paint: {1.49 each}- I used 4
- Paint brush: on hand
- Rubber band: on hand
1. Paint the clay pots white {or the color of your choosing}. Let dry. Repeat as needed. I did 3 coats.
2. Wrap a rubber band around your pot just above where you want the “dipped” color to start. There was no method to my madness here. I just eyeballed it. I tried using painter’s tape at first, but didn’t have the patience skills to make a good circle. And I didn’t want to give up on my little pots! So after thinking about it for 456 thousand hours, I decided to try a rubber band. It was much easier. 
3. Apply your “dipped” paint color under the rubber band line. Use very light coats and the fewer, the better. I would recommend light colors over darker colors {the lighter ones are more forgiving}. I ended up hand painting the smallest pot just to test it out. It didn’t come out as well, but it worked.
4. Remove the rubber band shortly after you finish painting before the paint is dry. Seriously. If you take it off after it dries, it will look horrible. I might have forgotten about my first pot and had to redo it. Oopsie! This is the tricky step. I kind of pulled one side out and slid my fingers around to the other side, and pulled it off quick like a band-aid. Let it dry.
And you’re done! I didn’t get perfect lines all the way around, but they came out pretty good.
I’m not sure what I’ll use them for yet, but they definitely won’t be holding plants. No green thumb here. You also got a little sneak peak of my guest room colors. ;-)
What do you think? I had fun making these little pots, and I hope you do too!
Those are cute :) Fun way to keep pencils or paint brushes neatly stored maybe?
Thank you! I like the way you think, I was thinking of pencils too but forgot about paint brushes! Great idea :)
Very cute. Great little pots to organize with.
Thanks, Kim! I'm looking forward to putting them to good use :)
These are so pretty & simple. Love the delicate colors you chose.
Thanks so much, Eva!
They are so cute!
I didn't know about the rubber band trick.....
Thanks for the tip!
:-)
Crystelle
Thanks, Crystelle! The rubber band definitely comes in handy... might not be as clean as tape but it does the job :)
Aw, thank you for the mention! A rubberband is BRILLIANT, I hate having to do circles with painter's tape. Isn't it funny how we DIY stuff and have no idea what we will do with it? Lol! They are so pretty- thanks for the font tip btw!
No problem, Laurel! It is funny how we make stuff without knowing what to do with it! Bet it drives the husbands crazy ;) And I'll do anything to avoid making circles with tape so I'm glad I had a rubber band on hand! The tape leaves cleaner lines but the rubber band saves my sanity :)
These are so modern . . . really like them!
Thanks so much, Cameron! Glad you stopped by :)
Britni,
Using a rubber band is genius! Love the way these turned out, the 'dipped' look is so in right now!
Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm & Link Up! Hope to see you again next week!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
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Thanks for having me, Barbara! And thanks for sharing on your Facebook page, I really appreciate it!
Oh and I forgot to say, I'm featuring you on my Facebook page this week! https://www.facebook.com/chasethestarblog
Barbara @ Chase the Star
Love this! The pops of color are simple but make a dramatic impact =)
Visiting from Chic on a Shoestring Budget
Thanks, Kristin! I love simple :)
What a cute and easy idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, Sonja! :)
such a simple and beautiful project!
Thanks, Laurel! Love the blog name :)
Love these! Thanks for linking up to our Pretty Things party. Hope to see you back next week!
Thanks for sharing this creative post on Simple & Sweet Fridays. This is such a great idea!
Jody
LOVE these pots! How fun and in expensive! I would LOVE to have you share these at my link party!
http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/08/homemade-by-you-27.html
Thanks, Katie! I'm heading your way :)
So simple, and so pretty! Thank you for sharing at our
Pinteresting Party!
Hey lady!! These are wonderful! You already know that I think that:) Thanks again for linking up.
Congrats, you've been featured tonight! http://www.chasethestar.net (party goes live at 7p.m. EST)
See you there!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
Thanks so much for the feature, Barbara! Loving the party :)
What a cute project! I love that you can custom color them to whatever holiday, too! Thank you for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week. I can't wait to see what you share this tomorrow!
Thanks, Jamie! I think I'm going to have to try a holiday version, you and Jocelyn have planted the seed!
Those turned out super cute!!! I think some fun holiday colors and bags of candy or popcorn would be a cute idea fof this Christmas:-)
Love that idea! I might have to try it out :) Thanks again for the feature!
Heel erg leuk!! Super idee
Thanks, Marlyssa! :)