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February 11, 2014

Tiered Clay Pot Centerpiece

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?

candle on clay pot tiered centerpiece

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.

 

How to make a tiered clay pot centerpiece with succulents from atthepicketfence.com

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.

Clay Pot Tiered tray with succulents from atthpicketfence.com

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.

stenciling on a clay pot

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.

faux succulent centerpiece

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.

two tiered clay pot stand with succulents atthepicketfence.com

 

Thanks so much for joining me at the Fence today!

 

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If you like this project you might also want to check out this one:

Spring Centerpiece with Terra Cotta Pots

Spring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor from At The Picket Fence

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  1. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

    February 11, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful! Very creative!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 11, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks Karen!

      Reply
  2. Anita @ Cedar HIll Farmhouse says

    February 11, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Such a pretty and clever project. Now I want to redo mine! Ha!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 11, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      LOL Anita! Yours was fabulous!

      Reply
  3. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Cute,cute, cute, Vanessa! I’m a sucker for a white washed pot project. 🙂
    xo Heidi

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 11, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      Thanks so much Heidi!

      Reply
  4. Patty says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 11, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      LOL Patty!! So glad to know I’m not the only one!

      Reply
  5. Judy says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    You are always so creative. Love the centerpiece.

    Reply
  6. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    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!

    Reply
  7. Jill Flory says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    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!

    Reply
  8. Lynn Richards says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Such a cute and easy centerpiece! Wish i was in your area to stop by and say hi!
    xo
    lynn

    Reply
  9. Debbie says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Yeah… I’ll be copycatting this one.

    Reply
  10. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    February 12, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    I love this! It’s right up my alley with the easiness factor and I adore succulents.

    ~Cheryl
    https://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/

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  11. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    February 12, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    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!

    Reply
  12. Carol Reddin says

    February 12, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Very pretty!

    Reply
  13. LuAnn Braley says

    February 13, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    So the layers are not glued together? Is it fairly stable? I’d like to try it, but we have a lot of animals….

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      February 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM

      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!

      Reply
  14. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    That is such a cute centerpiece! It looks great! Perfect for spring!

    Reply
  15. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Very nice Vanessa! Love the gorgeous succulents in your tiered terra cotta tray centerpiece!

    Reply
  16. Kim Byers from The Celebration Shoppe says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful – the colorful succulents are a perfect contrast to the whitewashed pots. I’ll be pinning this one

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Fantastic DIY! Love this, Vanessa. xo

    Reply
  18. Sharon B. says

    February 16, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    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

    Reply
  19. Nancy Langford says

    February 16, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    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?

    Reply
    • Angie R. says

      March 11, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      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?

      Reply
  20. Chrisitina says

    February 17, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    This is fabulous – love the plants you chose and the stencil detail- and you’re right – it’s so versatile!

    Reply
  21. malia says

    February 19, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Absolutely fabulous piece! I think it’s one of my fav of the Hometalk 100 projects!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 20, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      Awww…thanks so much Malia!!! 🙂 Vanessa

      Reply
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