Covered Pots via Pinterest

Happy Wednesday all!! 

Ok I have decided that I will do a weekly episode recap of Emily's season as the Bachelorette number 1 because I know I will be watching every episode, number 2 because deep down I think she is really a sweet girl and I want her to find a true love and number 3 because I want to discuss her fashions. This blog will be an outlet for my thoughts on the Bachelorette because frankly when I want to discuss it with my husband, I just get the rolling of the eyes and the "oh, brother" statements. 

Last week while perusing Pinterest as I normally do, trying to figure out what to make for dinner or how to style an outfit for work the next day, I came across these, fabric covered pots. I thought that is so cute and I could pick up whatever fabric I want to match the decor in my living room. And with Sean gone for a few days last week, I had some extra time for a little Pinterest project. Well I didn't get to doing this project until Sunday afternoon, after he had returned home, but it takes very little time to do this project anyways.

For this project you need some pots, I found mine at Joanna's, glue (I used modge podge), fabric (enough to cover the entire pot), and a sponge brush (to paint the glue onto the pot).

I covered 2 small pots and 1 medium-sized pot. What is nice at Joanna's, if there are fabric squares to purchase as is, they are pre-cut, and they have plenty of variety of color and print for you to pick up. Plus, before you go to there or any other craft store like Michaels, or Hobby Lobby print out or pull up their 40% off coupon on your handy dandy smart phone or iPhone. I have not crossed over into that fancy cellphone culture yet.

In total, the two small pots cost me 99 cents each, the larger pot was $1.99, the modge podge was a whopping $4.99, the sponge brush was 50 cents and then three fabric squares I bought were I think $1.99. So in all, this project with the three pots was relatively cheap at $16 including tax. 

To cover the pots, make sure the amount of fabric you have will cover the pot first. Then start painting some glue onto the pot and lay the fabric onto the glue and firmly press the fabric down.

Let the glue dry a little bit to give the fabric a firm hold to the pot. Then continue to paint the glue onto the pot and lay the fabric down. I ran my fingers over the fabric once it was laid down onto the glue so creases won't form. Don't glue the fabric over the edge of the pot yet, wait to do that until later.

Once the pot is completely covered in the fabric, now you are ready to glue down the fabric over the edges. First, cut slits into the fabric but just until the rim of the pot. This will insure that no creases or bubbles will be formed when the fabric is laid over the edge. Paint the rim of the pot with glue and then smooth the fabric over the rim. Repeat the same with the bottom, then let the pot dry completely before you decorate your living room or wherever you will place these pots!

Enjoy the extra color or print around your house with these pots!