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Update A Terracotta Flower Pot -Uncle Sam

Learn how to make an absolutely adorable Uncle Sam flower pot with 3 terracotta pots and a few inexpensive supplies.
Course Outdoor
Keyword diy uncle Sam flower pot, fourth of july flower pot, summer terracotta pot, terracotta flower pot makeover
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1 Terracotta Flower Pot - Uncle Sam
Author Chas
Cost $15-20

Equipment

  • Paint Brush

Ingredients

  • 3 10 " Terracotta Pots
  • Dollar Store Mop
  • Vinyl Tablecloth
  • Paint
  • Fourth of July Bow
  • Mod Podge
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Old White Shirt
  • Silicone
  • Old Belt
  • Sharpie

Instructions

  • 1st Flower Pot
  • Remove the labels from the flower pots.
  • Wipe them down with a wet towel to remove any dirt or debris on them.
  • Paint the first flower pot with Waverly Chalk Paint in the color ballet slipper.
  • Painted the rim of the flower pot with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white.
  • Add a face on it using paint and marker.
  • Paint Mod Podge on the rim, sides, and back of the flower pot.
  • Add pieces of mop for the hair.

  • 2nd Flower Pot
  • Cut strips from a vinyl table cloth and mod podge to the flower pot until the entire pot is covered.
  • Cut the excess off the bottom and I hot glued the bottom strips under the flower pot.
  • Hot glue the top strips into the flower pot.
  • Add a coat of Mod Podge to the whole piece to seal the bottom.

  • 3rd Flower Pot
  • Slip a toddler sized white polo shirt over the top of the pot.
  • Cut off the excess and hot glued the bottom of the shirt into the flower pot.
  • Connect the 3 flower pots by adding silicone to the top of the flower pot.  
  • Place the shirt flower pot on top of the bottom flower pot.
  • Add silicone to the top of the shirt flower pot and placed the head on top.