I’m going to show you a super duper easy project I did recently involving clay pots but first I need to get something off of my chest.
You know those words that just make you cringe? The ones that give you the heebie-jeebies?
I hate to admit it, but there are quite a few that fall into that category for me.
Like the word ‘moist’.
Ack! Even typing it out sends shivers down my spine!
Recently I’ve discovered a new word to add to the list. ‘Succulent’.
Kinda cringe-worthy, don’t you think?
But, just because it’s not my most favorite word in the world, doesn’t mean I’m going to throw the baby out with the bathwater!
In fact, I even used them to dress up this White-washed Tiered Clay Pot Centerpiece.
And ‘centerpiece’ is definitely a word I like!
This couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are two clay pots (one larger than the other), three clay pot trays, white paint, a foam brush and a stencil if you desire to add a little detail.
White washing is easy peasy. I know there are different ways to do this but this is how I’ve always tackled it.
Simply brush on the white paint and then using a damp sponge, dab and wipe until you get an aged look allowing some of the clay color to show through.
I decided to add a little detail to the pots by using this stencil from Michael’s.
It’s re-positionable which makes it so much easier to adhere to whatever you are trying to stencil.
Next, place the largest tray on the bottom and then the largest pot upside down on top of that. Then repeat the process with the next tray and pots.
Fill in the trays with succulents (there’s that word again!) and add a candle on top of the last tray.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing this centerpiece to fit the occasion.
Thanks so much for joining me at the Fence today!
If you like this project you might also want to check out this one:
Spring Centerpiece with Terra Cotta Pots
Beautiful! Very creative!
Thanks Karen!
Such a pretty and clever project. Now I want to redo mine! Ha!!
LOL Anita! Yours was fabulous!
Cute,cute, cute, Vanessa! I’m a sucker for a white washed pot project. 🙂
xo Heidi
Thanks so much Heidi!
OMG. I SERIOUSLY thought I had a nut loose because I DESPISE the word also! I actually don’t think I have ever said it out loud! So when you see the greying redhead at the nursery just pointing at them and grunting to the employee, throw a smile my way with understanding eyes 🙂
LOL Patty!! So glad to know I’m not the only one!
You are always so creative. Love the centerpiece.
I think this is a fabulous project! Succulents are so hot right now. Although the word may not be popular, the plants certainly are! You are so creative!
Vanessa this is really cute! I have a friend who used the white washed idea on clay pots for here wedding 17 years ago – it’s such a classic look and i love it!
Such a cute and easy centerpiece! Wish i was in your area to stop by and say hi!
xo
lynn
Yeah… I’ll be copycatting this one.
I love this! It’s right up my alley with the easiness factor and I adore succulents.
~Cheryl
http://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/
So cute! I’m afraid I won’t be in Oregon, but do let me know next time you’re in Savannah/Tybee. I was sick as a dog with flu last week or I probably would have tried to link up with y’all!
Very pretty!
So the layers are not glued together? Is it fairly stable? I’d like to try it, but we have a lot of animals….
LuAnn I didn’t glue them together because I wanted to be able to take it apart for storage purposes but you could totally do that if you were worried about stability!
That is such a cute centerpiece! It looks great! Perfect for spring!
Very nice Vanessa! Love the gorgeous succulents in your tiered terra cotta tray centerpiece!
Beautiful – the colorful succulents are a perfect contrast to the whitewashed pots. I’ll be pinning this one
Fantastic DIY! Love this, Vanessa. xo
I love this Vanessa! So creative. Good luck to you in OR, I’ll be up here in our WA store! And good luck to your sister Heather! Sharon
I’d love to do this project, but will you answer a question? Do you put in dirt? Or do the succulents just live in water?
I was wondering the same thing. I don’t think there was any water added, so how do they stay fresh, or for how long?
This is fabulous – love the plants you chose and the stencil detail- and you’re right – it’s so versatile!
Absolutely fabulous piece! I think it’s one of my fav of the Hometalk 100 projects!
Awww…thanks so much Malia!!! 🙂 Vanessa
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