Do you find yourself looking for something new and different for mom each year when Mother’s Day rolls around? Me too! Let’s face it….you know mom will be happy with whatever you gift her, but sometimes you just need that something that’s a little extra. The good thing is, I think I have hit the jackpot with this one! Every mother is sure to love this unique DIY Mother’s Day Planter!
Bonus: while this is indeed a great Mother’s Day gift, it is also a great gift for many other occasions as well. A beautiful flower or plant potted in a moss covered tea cup and saucer…perfection! Heck, you may even want to make one and gift it to yourself…it is that pretty!
Supplies Needed ~
- Dried moss
- Teacup/coffee mug
- Saucer/plate
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
- Empty water bottle
- Scissors
- Ribbon of choice
- Metal tag
- Chalk marker
- Chalkboard labels
- Bumblebee embellishment
- Flower/plant of choice
Below are links to some of the items that you may not have on hand. Sometimes I have luck in finding some of these item at places like the Dollar Store, but if their supply runs out, it is always good to have another location to find everything!
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Directions to Make Moss Covered Planter ~
- Covering one section of the cup at a time, layer hot glue and then place sections of dried moss over the glue. Continue this process until the entire cup and handle are covered in dried moss.
- Use the same process to cover the saucer/plate. I used a plastic plate for this step.
- Cut off the top 1/4 to 1/2 of a water bottle. Turn it upside down in the teacup so that the drinking spout is facing the bottom of the cup.
- Fill the water bottle section with pea gravel/small rocks and potting soil. This will help in the drainage of water to keep plant healthy and happy.
- Plant your flower/plant on top of water bottle.
- Affix the chalkboard label to the center of the metal tag.
- Write your sentiment of choice with chalk marker. Be sure to let it dry so you do not smudge it before the next step. **It took me a couple of labels before I perfected my sentiment due to the fact that if you don’t write slowly, it can easily create unwanted chalk residue around the lettering. Take your time on this step.
- Tie a ribbon around the mug, being sure to run the ribbon in side of the handle of the mug. *One thing I learned while making my DIY unique Mother’s Day planter is that you want to keep the bow at a moderate size. I tend to love big, elaborate bows, but this seemed to hide the beauty of the planter.
- Before making your bow, run the end of one side of the ribbon through the hole in the metal tag. Push the tag up the ribbon until it reaches the knot of the bow.
- Finish tying the bow.
- Add the bumblebee to the label.
Extra Mother’s Day Fun ~
A few years ago, I found myself researching more about the tradition of Mother’s Day. I must say that I learned some history about it that I had been unaware of. If you are interested in reading more, please check out my Mother’s Day Controversy post! It gives some fun facts BUT also lists some other fun ideas for gift giving on this very special day of remembering and honoring our mothers! These ideas include both gifts that you can purchase or do as an act of love without spending money!
Is your mom an avid reader? I also have a very fun post on creating some photograph book marks. Be sure to check it out….
Zany bookmark fun with photographs!
As stated earlier, this fun moss covered teacup planter can be made for Mother’s Day or anytime you are looking for a unique gift to give to someone special. Give it a try….I bet you will find yourself making more than a….that is one as a gift and one for you! 😉
Have you ever hosted a Mother’s Day Brunch? Antique Farm House has some FABULOUS ideas to aid in the hosting as well as unqiue gifts to gift that Mom is sure to love. Check out their Mother’s Day Sales Event here……Antique Farm House Mother’s Day Ideas
Did you make this beautiful planter (or any of the other ideas listed in this post?) Come back and let me know how it went!
Happy Crafting My Friends ~
Mimi
