If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been knee deep in gardening adventures ever since we made over our landscape. After making my own plant markers and planting the vegetables, I looked to fulfill another goal: tending an herb garden. As I have a pretty amazing sunroom that gets a lot of sun all year round, I thought this would be a good room to keep an indoor herb garden in the winter. I’m not sure if it’ll work, but I can at least try! In order to have an indoor herb garden, I’ll need to make sure the herbs are portable, so in pots they go!
I found these pots for FREE on Craigslist. They were an awesome find! Mostly, they were in great condition. A couple came with cracks. See my post here on how I repaired them.
They were also a bit dirty, but nothing a little washing couldn’t handle!
After I cleaned up the pots, I perched them onto various risers such as toilet paper tubes, container saucers, etc. I got the idea to paint these pots with chalkboard paint from Lia Griffith. If you don’t know Lia, you must get acquainted with her because she is AH-MAY-ZING! Would I lie to you? She painted her planter pots in chalkboard and after much debate about what I wanted to do with my own terra cotta pots, I decided chalkboard would be the way to go. Seriously, go check out her site. But finish reading my post first.
Using my fabulous new chalk markers, I labeled each pot with the name of the herb as well as watering directions. I get so forgetful on which herbs need what sort of attention! This was a very simple project. Give it a try!
Total time: It took me 45 minutes to paint eight pots. I did it outside in the blazing hot sun, so these pots dried really quick.
Total cost: A quart of chalkboard paint cost me about $10, but I only used about a quarter of the can, if that. The pots were totally free thanks to Craigslist!
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/ July 29, 2013I love these pots! We just redid our herb garden and have thrown away the watering instructions 😦 What a genius idea!
Lia Griffith
/ July 29, 2013So cute! Did you use a chalkboard marker? I like the look of your letters. Thanks for the shout out too.
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/ July 29, 2013I did use a chalkboard marker… makes controlling the writing so much easier. You’re welcome for the shout out – you totally deserve it! ~M.
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/ July 29, 2013That’s part of the reason why I thought chalkboard paint would be the best way to go: so I could include care instructions! My first time gardening and I wanted to make sure I got it right. ~M.
shae pendleton
/ July 29, 2013These pots are adorable, such a great way to label herbs!
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/ July 29, 2013Thank you! They’re very practical indeed. ~M.
slpuckett
/ July 29, 2013Reblogged this on handmade sparkly accessories and commented:
The cuteness!
Vasudha K. S.
/ July 29, 2013Writing instructions is a great idea.. So even in our absence any other persons could water the plants..
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/ July 29, 2013Exactly! I’m glad you saw the practicality in that. ~M.
Deborah
/ July 29, 2013These are so cute! I have a ton of these clay pots just waiting for inspiration in the barn. I think I’ll paint them now for next year. I found you at That DIY party. I’d love it if you would share this at “What We Accomplished Wednesday,” at Green Willow Pond. It goes live on Tuesday nights at about 6 PM EST. Have a great week!
Hugs,
Deborah
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/ July 29, 2013Hi Deborah! Thanks for stopping by! I’d love to link up tomorrow. See you then! ~M.
AmyXo
/ July 30, 2013Love this! Chalkboard paint is possibly one of my favourite things in the world 😛
the cape on the corner
/ July 30, 2013free? you’re kidding me! that’s a great find. and I love your shot with your feet in it, so quirky.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
/ July 30, 2013Love it, how fun and the pic of your feet is so cute too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
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/ July 30, 2013I quite like it too!
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/ July 30, 2013Thank you! That’s one of my favorite photos, as well.
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/ July 30, 2013Thank you so much and thanks for hosting! ~M.
dosayit
/ July 30, 2013I love the directions right on the pots! So cute
craftivitydesigns
/ July 30, 2013I LOVE LOVE LOVE the directions on the pots. Pinning!!!
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/ July 30, 2013Thank you so much! They’ve really helped me remember what to do so I don’t destroy the herbs! ~M.
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/ July 30, 2013Aww, thanks a million! ~M.
Carrie From Carrie This Home
/ July 31, 2013These are absolutely adorable! The fact that they were free makes it even better! Thanks for linking up to Frugal Crafty Home! I hope to see you back on Sunday night!
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/ July 31, 2013I agree with you… free makes them better! ~M.
Sherry
/ July 31, 2013Really cute!
Sherry
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/ July 31, 2013Thank you! ~M.
Linda
/ August 1, 2013I didn’t know they had a chalkboard marker. The lettering you did is perfect! Thanks for sharing that. Linda Craftsalamode.com
Linda
/ August 1, 2013Following on Bloglovin and Facebook. Have a great week. Linda
Linda
/ August 1, 2013I also featured you tonight in the new party! Pinned also. Linda
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/ August 1, 2013Yes! The marker also writes on glass, so it’s extremely versatile. Thanks for hosting the party and for the follows! ~M.
Miranda
/ August 2, 2013I love the addition of watering directions!
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/ August 2, 2013They’ve been very helpful!
Linda @ A La Carte
/ August 3, 2013This is so cute! I love putting the watering directions on there also! Thanks for sharing this at TTF.
Linda
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
/ August 4, 2013Super cute idea! And the lettering is perfect!
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/ August 4, 2013Thank you! ~M.
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/ August 4, 2013Thank you! The directions have been very helpful! ~M.
Aditi
/ August 5, 2013This is such a brilliant idea!! Perfect!
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/ August 5, 2013Thank you!