How to Use Flower Pots for Table Decoration

Flowerpots work well as table decorations. Paint a design on a flowerpot. The design can be just a color or a picture. Make the design fit the time of year or keep it neutral. Fill the flowerpot with fake flowers to add more color to a room. Swap out the flowers depending on the time of year. For example, use poinsettias at Christmas time. The benefit of a flowerpot decoration is that it's simple and fits everyday needs.

Things You'll Need

• Clay flower pot
• Stencil
• Masking tape
• Paint
• Paint brushes
• Paint tray or plate
• Lacquer
• Flower foam
• Knife
• Fake flowers
• Wire cutters
• Cloth
• Straight pins
• Glue

Instructions

Paint

1. Tape a stencil onto the flower pot with masking tape.

2. Pour paint onto a plate or tray. Fill in the stencil by brushing with the paint.

3. Let the paint dry.

4. Remove the stencil. Paint or spray a lacquer over the paint and pot to protect the image.

5. Let the lacquer dry.

Flowers

1. Cut a piece of flower foam with a knife to fit inside the pot.

2. Wrap the foam in fabric. Secure it in place with glue or straight pins.

3. Poke fake flowers through the foam. Arrange as desired. Use wire cutters to adjust the height of the flowers by cutting the stems.

Arrange on Tables

1. Wipe the table down with a rag and furniture polish to remove dust and dirt.

2. Set a mat, doily or other decorate piece of cloth where you want the flower pot to sit. The cloth protects the table from scratches from the flower pot.

3. Set the flower pot on top of the cloth. The weight of the flowerpot should keep the cloth from moving.

References

• Flower Pot Crafts