DIY Glam Girl Terracotta Planter

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 Are you looking for a Mother's Day gift that is both fun and practical?  Or a cute gift for your bestie?  I've got just the thing for you!  I saw a similar terracotta pot on Pinterest and immediately thought, "I can do that!".  So I did.  
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Let me show you how....

I started by sealing a terracotta pot and dish.  This pot measures 6" across the top.  
Next, 2 coats of craft paint were applied.
While waiting for paint to dry, I trimmed a wooden mushroom from the dollar store with my hacksaw and glued it to the pot. In hindsight, I probably would have done that first and then painted, but this was my first time creating this planter, so that's how it went!  
I also popped the lenses out of a pair of 'cheap sunglasses'....Do I hear a ZZ Top song???  
Sorry, I digress!  
Stencils were cut for the eyebrows and lips with my Maker and stencil vinyl.  
You can see the glued-on nose in this picture.
Painted, spray sealed again and she had a face - almost!
False eyelashes were added to googly eyes...
Aren't they fabulous?
...and glued to the pot.
It was time for the glasses and you can see one more modification I made to the ear pieces.  They were trimmed before gluing so they wouldn't stick out.
Finally, the face was complete!
After applying some glue, a strip of fabric was wrapped around the upper edge of the pot.  
There was a little folding to cover the edge of the earpiece.
Then I gathered a smaller strip of fabric to make the flower embellished with a piece of old jewelry.
The saucer was turned upside-down and glued to the bottom.  Again, this could have been done at the beginning, but, initially I hadn't decided how I was going to use it.
She was give a lace collar with a little help from my glue gun.
The Glam Girl was complete!

Isn't she fun?

I added flowers, but a potted plant would be just as adorable.

How would you use her?

Comments

  1. Vintage Style GalApril 26, 2024 at 12:04 PM

    Oh my goodness Ann, this is adorable! She looks so vintage and retro which is what I love. I'd like to try this one out... the pearls are the perfect touch, and those eyelashes? Just so cute!

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    1. AnnApril 27, 2024 at 7:22 PM

      You need to make one, Cara. It was SO much fun!

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeApril 26, 2024 at 4:05 PM

    Too cute, Ann! I think you were in a playful mood when you made this! Watch out, lol!

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    1. AnnApril 27, 2024 at 7:25 PM

      You are SO right, Gail. I had so much fun creating this planter!

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  3. Kim April 27, 2024 at 5:48 PM

    You are so on trend with this project, Ann! I love the way she came out...sassy and classy and just in time for spring planting. Fabulous!

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    1. AnnApril 27, 2024 at 7:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Kim. I smile every time I look at her!

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  4. Patty LakeApril 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    Love this flower pot art!!! so cute! What fun this would be be to do with a group of girls!!! - young, old (like me) or all ages!!! - Patty

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    1. AnnApril 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM

      That's a great idea, Patty. Thank you, she was lots of fun to make!

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  5. Michelle LeslieApril 29, 2024 at 1:16 PM

    She is abSoooooLutely adorable, Ann. Love, love, love those glasses and her long lashes.

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    1. AnnApril 29, 2024 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you so much, Michelle. I think her eyes are the best part!

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  6. Jennifer WiseApril 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM

    This is super cute! What a fun idea. Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #36 linkup!

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  7. Joanne April 30, 2024 at 9:15 AM

    That is such a fun and funny idea! I love it.

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  8. Handmade in IsraelApril 30, 2024 at 9:26 AM

    How fun! I bet you smile every time you see this :)

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  9. CharlotteApril 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM

    Well she is the most darling planter ever!! I absolutely love this project...so much fun to do in a craft class as well!!

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  10. AnonymousApril 30, 2024 at 9:58 PM


    Ann,
    Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words in regards to Joe's passing...I gratefully appreciate it..
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  11. PaulaShort May 2, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my goodness she's adorable! You do such lovely work. I appreciate the tutorial.
    Visiting today from Will Blog For Comments 36 #8&9

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    1. AnnMay 2, 2024 at 8:06 PM

      Thank you, Paula. She really is fun, isn't she?

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  12. Women Living Well After 50May 4, 2024 at 8:44 PM

    What a cute idea and something that would make a great gift! Thanks for showing us how to make it. I've selected your post as one of my favourites for this week's #WeekendTrafficJamReboot. have a great week. x

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