While we aren't really "Easter bunny" people, we do enjoy some other Easter traditions, like brunch and egg hunts with my daughter and all our nieces and nephews. I love putting together the kids' Easter gifts each year, but I often feel "stuck", searching for some type of creative gift to give to the grown-ups. After a bit of brainstorming, I came up with an idea that I totally love this year:
Herbs in monogrammed pots.
This project is so simple, and it is really reasonably priced. If you're in need of some inspiration, I hope you find this as fun as I did!
Monogrammed Pots
What you need:
- One 4" terra cotta pot
- Chalk paint in your favorite color (I used Folk Art brand in light grey from JoAnn)
- Paint pen (or large letter stickers if you aren't sure about attempting your own hand-lettering)
- One 4" herb (I used rosemary because I love the look and smell)
Directions:
- Paint the outside of your pot with your chalk paint. My pots required two coats for consistent coverage. Check the instructions on your paint on how long to allow the paint to dry between coats.
- After all coats are completely dry (I let mine dry overnight), use your paint pen to hand-letter your desired monogram on the pot. I ended up doing two coats with the paint pen as well.
- Transfer plant into your pot, and you're done!
The Breakdown:
- Chalk paint: $6.99 at JoAnn
- 4" pot: $1.79 at JoAnn
- Paint pen: $3.49 at JoAnn
- Rosemary plant: $3.78 at Home Depot
Total cost per potted plant: $7.07 +tax
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter! He is Risen, Indeed!
