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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Clay Pot Crafts | Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Author by Amanda Davis on June 27, 2012 Updated on March 27, 2019

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Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

 

I like to buy those colorful fat quarters available in the craft department at WalMart. Since I don’t do a lot of sewing, they are perfect little pieces of fabric to use for smaller projects. Sometimes though, I end up with lots of smaller scrap pieces of fabric that I really don’t want to throw away, so I try to incorporate the scraps into something else. I also have quite a bit of denim laying around, and so these little flower pots were born.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

These pots probably wouldn’t fare well outside because of the decoupage, but they would be great for little indoor plants like succulents!

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

I used Patio Paint because it’s my favorite for painting on terra cotta. I originally made this project for Hobby Lobby via DecoArt.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

First I painted the pots with [amazon_link id=”B000XZY4FO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Larkspur Blue Patio Paint[/amazon_link]. While they were drying, I cut my fabric scraps into 1-inch squares.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

I cut two strips of denim to fit around the brims and frayed the edges by simply pulling at threads along the edges.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Next, I applied a coat of [amazon_link id=”B004VD3JZ0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]DecoArt’s decoupage medium[/amazon_link] (you could use [amazon_link id=”B001IKES5O” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Mod Podge[/amazon_link] also) and pressed the squares of fabric onto the pot.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Then I applied a coat of decoupage medium over the top of the fabric scraps.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Finally I glued the denim strips around the brims and let everything dry.

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Cute huh? :)

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

I like ’em! Hope you do too!

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Filed Under: Clay Pot Crafts, Crafts for Seniors, Decoupage Crafts for Adults, Decoupage Crafts for Kids, Garden Crafts, Mother's Day Crafts, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts Tagged With: adult, adult craft ideas, adult crafts, adults, clay pots, crafts for adults, decoupage, denim, garden, garden crafts, holidays, kid's crafts, mod podge, paint, spring

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  1. Nancy says

    December 19, 2021 at 7:47 am

    Absolutely adorable!! You could maybe wrap a scarf around the top or use an old sweater, making it look like it’s trying to stay cozy and warm! Sender succulents are the only plants I can keep alive, I’m going to search for little red sweaters or scarves to keep some Christmas cactus toasty!!
    I love looking at all of your creations!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!!

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  2. Kathy A says

    August 14, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    So cute!

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  3. Jennifer says

    May 9, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    These are sooo cute! I plan to make these with all the kids at church for this Mother’s Day, what is the drying time? I’m hoping they would be dry enough to gift to their moms after about 15 minutes of the final coat of Mod Podge.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Jennifer. I hope it went well! They will take several hours to dry, but moms should be able to carefully transport them home :)

      Reply
  4. Wendy Kunesh says

    February 12, 2017 at 6:52 am

    I love your site!!! I have a question, do you have any do it yourself for making weighted blankets for kids? They are kind of expensive, they are over $100.00 and if you are on a fixed budget not everyone can spend that for a blanket. Do you have any suggestions?

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      February 16, 2017 at 9:39 am

      Thank you, Wendy! I unfortunately don’t have a tutorial for a weighted blanket but I did find this article on DIY weighted blankets for kids. I hope you find this useful! :)
      Follow the link here—> http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2016/08/23/diy-weighted-blanket/

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  5. Susie Knaebel says

    April 3, 2013 at 9:43 am

    OMG, how cute! What a great way to use up your scraps! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. VALÉRIA GOMES says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:57 am

    AMEI AMIGA,PARABÉNS.BJIM.VALÉRIA.

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  7. Mary Smith says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:40 am

    That is really cute! I bet kids would love making that!

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  8. Stacey says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I am in the process of making something similar – using paper and fun embellishments like beads, marbles and tassels…. I want to protect the outside of the pot (with all the mod podge) with something that is water proof…. do you have any ideas. You can see the start of my creation on my blog.

    These are adorable and I am definitely going to give one of these a try! Thanks for all of your tutorials!

    Stacey

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  9. Julie H says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:00 am

    That is so adorable !!!
    I Love it
    Easy craft to do for Nursing Homes or Hospitals & sick folks that are homebound, gives a little cheer to brightening their day.

    Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Pam Chambers says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    These are really nice. Such a nice springtime or summer gift for someone.

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  11. Jodi says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Soooo super cute!!!!

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  12. Maria says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Super cute!

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