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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Outdoor
Keyword: diy uncle Sam flower pot, fourth of july flower pot, summer terracotta pot, terracotta flower pot makeover
Yield: 1 Terracotta Flower Pot - Uncle Sam
Author: Chas
Cost: $15-20

Equipment

  • Paint Brush

Materials

  • 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.