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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

greenery in painted clay pots

These pots are made by layering geometric shapes with two chalk paint colors. Adding faux greenery makes them on trend and looking fresh.
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Print Project

Step 1

Use stencil tape to tape mask a triangular shape at the bottom of the pot. Press the edges of the tape firmly to the pot.

Step 2

Paint a layer of a French Teal chalky paint inside the masked off area. Add a second coat of paint and remove the tape. Let dry.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1-2 on the other side of the pot.

Step 4

Repeat Steps 1-2 but this time, use Parchment chalky paint. Overlap the painted areas makes for a more modern look.
TIP: Use a hair dryer to speed up dry time.

Step 5

Cut a piece of floral foam to fit inside the pots.

Step 6

Trim the stem of the greenery and push it into the floral foam. Arrange the leaves so they look natural.

Step 7
Add moss to cover the floral foam and use floral pins to hold in place.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Greening Pins by Ashland™

    Item # 10346023 
    $3.79
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    You’ll Need: 1

    FloraCraft® 7.8" Green Dry Foam Bricks, 6ct.

    Item # 10302810 
    $7.49
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    916708941
    You’ll Need: 1

    Ashland® Reindeer Moss

    Item # 10284152 
    $9.99
    • Color: Basil Green
    • Size: 108.5 cu in
    • Color: Basil Green
    • Size: 108.5 cu in
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    • Color: Basil Green
    • Size: 108.5 cu in
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    You’ll Need: 1

    4" Terracotta Clay Pot by Ashland®

    Item # 10614301 
    $1.99
    $4.99
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    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied. While supplies last. No rain checks.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    6" Terracotta Clay Pot by Ashland®

    Item # 10614302 
    $2.39
    $5.99
    clearance
    clearance
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied. While supplies last. No rain checks.
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    FloraCraft® Foam Tool Set

    Item # 10219991 
    $10.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    8" Compound Action Pliers by Ashland™

    Item # 10483275 
    $36.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1

Use stencil tape to tape mask a triangular shape at the bottom of the pot. Press the edges of the tape firmly to the pot.

Step 2

Paint a layer of a French Teal chalky paint inside the masked off area. Add a second coat of paint and remove the tape. Let dry.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1-2 on the other side of the pot.

Step 4

Repeat Steps 1-2 but this time, use Parchment chalky paint. Overlap the painted areas makes for a more modern look.
TIP: Use a hair dryer to speed up dry time.

Step 5

Cut a piece of floral foam to fit inside the pots.

Step 6

Trim the stem of the greenery and push it into the floral foam. Arrange the leaves so they look natural.

Step 7
Add moss to cover the floral foam and use floral pins to hold in place.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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