Learn how to make a fingerprint flower pot with a ladybug design as a great DIY gift idea. These painted flower pots only take a couple of hours to make, and you can speed up the drying time with a hair dryer or heat gun. Kids will love adding their special touch to this easy craft!These adorable flower pots can be used for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or Grandparents Day. It's also a great gift for Teacher Appreciation Day.
Clean the flower pot with a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth to remove any dirt or grime.
Paint a white base coat on the flower pot and saucer. Apply more coats as needed, waiting 1 hour in between coats. To speed up the drying process, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun.
Paint ladybug fingerprints by pouring a small amount of red acrylic paint into a shallow container, dish, or paint palette. Have the child dip his/her fingertip into the paint, then dab off any excess on a paper towel. Add spots randomly around the flower pot.
Once the red spots have dried, begin adding details to the ladybug. You can add antennae, spots, legs, and/or eyes to the fingerprints.
Add a plant or add soil and seeds. Water the flower pot, and place it in a sunny location based on the plant's needs.
Option: Add a garden stake with a message of your choice. If using vinyl lettering, cut the letters with a Cricut machine and use transfer tape to place them, or buy pre-cut vinyl letters.
Notes
You can dilute the paint with water if needed. If you would like to seal the pots, you can use Mod Podge Outdoor or an acrylic sealer spray.As a gift option, fill the flower pots with candy or a seed-starting kit with soil and seed packets.