One of the most popular ways to make a wedding a little more “eco-friendly” is by having a green favor. Look at these precious pots of herbs… In the summer, I love having fresh herbs to use when I’m cooking (which isn’t often, but they are still nice to have!). This would be a perfect eco-lovely favor…
Photos: The Knot
As I was browsing the Michael’s Arts & Crafts website, I came upon this fun project. What if you used these pots as place cards, then guests could take them home as favors? A wonderful two-for-one eco-lovely DIY project (DIY = “Do-It-Yourself”)! I love it!
Photos: Michael’s Arts & Crafts; Pottery Barn
The pots on the right used to be sold at Pottery Barn. I just checked their website and it doesn’t look like they are currently carrying them. The ones on the left are a DIY project — much more affordable and twice as fun!
Here are the instructions for creating these Chalkboard Pots (courtesy of Michael’s):
Materials – Valspar Chalkboard Spray Paint; Terracotta Pots; Newspaper; Chalk Sticks; Masking Tape; Potting Soil; Something to plant in the pots (herbs, flowers, etc.)
Step 1 – Start by masking off the rims of the pot, as this area will be left unsprayed. (Another option – You can choose to spray the entire pot like the ones featured in the right picture above.) Lay down newspaper to protect the surrounding area.
Step 2 – Take the Chalkboard Black paint and spray over the unmasked area of the pots. Leave for 15 minutes, then apply a second coat.
Step 3 – Leave to dry thoroughly for at least 60 minutes. (While you are waiting, you can finalize your guest list and practice writing your guests’ names on a scrap piece of paper. Alternatively, you could contact a local calligrapher to see if he/she could write the names in chalk. I’ll work on getting you the name of a local calligrapher who can do this.)
Step 4 – Once the paint is dry, write the name of each guest on each pot using the chalk.
Michael’s Locations in the D.C. area – Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Alexandria, Rockville, Springfield, Wheaton, & Reston
Love, Love, LOVE Michael’s!
