Whether you're looking for a way to entertain your grandchildren or simply want a quick and easy craft to do one afternoon, this flower pot lady is the ideal solution. A sweet addition to any garden, don't be surprised if you soon have a full up line of flower pot people!
You will need:
Large terracotta pot
Small terracotta pot
Papier mache paper
Embellishments
Brown twine
Googly eyes
Buttons
Glue
Ribbon
Card
Method
Step 1: To make her arms, glue string onto the base of the smaller pot. Thread two large buttons on the ends of the string and secure with a knot. Turn the large pot upside down and glue the smaller one on top (right side up) to form a head and body.
Step 2: Attach googly eyes with glue, and paint on a little smile. Stick gems down the front of the larger pot to create buttons of a jacket, and glue ribbon around the base.
Step 3: Now to create her lovely floral wellies. Draw a pair of boots onto card and cover them with glue. Attach the string to each boot (cut at about 10 centimetres), then cover with papier mache paper. Glue the string to the inside edge of the larger pot.
Step 4: Finally, plant cress, lettuce or whatever else you like into the flower pot to create hair, then find her a nice sunny indoor spot so that she can grow and grow.
This lovely flowerpot project is courtesy of the folks from Hobbycraft and Laura and Tia aka Little Button Diaries.
Yours tip
Be inventive with the hair – you can use cress, sprouts, flowers or lettuces – perhaps some baby spinach!