These flower-topped pens make great gifts for any occasion, but why not make a few for yourself? This Mother’s Day, you can give Mom some flowers that don’t fade and die in a few days!Supplies:
5-6” tall clay pot and matching saucer
Acrylic paints in blue, white, orange, yellow and two shades of green
Acrylic paint sealer in satin finish
Small and large artist paint brushes
Glue gun or Aleene’s Tacky Glue
5 Bic pens – not retractable
Green floral tape
Curved nose pliers or regular small pliers
5 flowers of your choice – example shows Gerber Daisies in different colors
Dried beans of your choice – enough to almost fill the pot
Instructions:
Wash and dry the pot and saucer thoroughly. Let dry completely before painting.
Paint the pot as desired – example shows rolling hills with flowers and a blue sky with clouds – an easy landscape that even a “non-artist” can manage. Paint the saucer to match.
When paint is completely dry, brush on two coats of sealer, allowing each coat to dry completely.
Using a glue gun or tacky glue, glue the saucer to the bottom of the pot. Set this aside for filling later.
You'll find the rest of the directions here.
Tags: spring crafts, Mother’s Day craft, how-to make potted pens, artificial flower craft, pretty desk accessory, flower crafts, daisy pens, pen holder
2 comments:
Cute idea Thanks
A lovely idea, Eileen. My family knows they can get me pens and note paper for a gift.
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