DIY Father's Day Pasta Planters
Looking to add a personal touch to Father's Day? Why not try making DIY Father's Day Pasta Planters! This fun and creative project involves painting and decorating pasta shapes to create unique planters for your dad's favorite plants. Not only is it a great way to show appreciation for your dad, but it also makes for a memorable and heartfelt gift. So grab some paint, pasta, and plants, and get ready to create something special that your dad will cherish. Let your creativity shine and have fun crafting these handmade planters that are sure to put a smile on your dad's face! Happy Father's Day crafting!
What you need:
- Father's Day Pasta Planters
- Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set
- Paintbrushes
- Terra cotta pots
- Pasta in assorted shapes
- Tacky glue or hot glue gun
Step 1
Begin by painting the outside of your terra cotta pots. We also chose to paint the top couple inches of the inside of the pots too, but you can leave this unpainted if you prefer. Let dry completely.
Step 2
Time to make some silly faces! Gather up all the pasta you have and start playing with the different shapes to form faces. The possibilities are endless! Farfalle makes excellent bow ties while radiatore can look just like a mustache. If you’re in the market to increase your pasta collection, we suggest checking at specialty grocery stores for the widest variety. Whatever noodles you pick, lay them out as you like on your work surface and give each one a coat of paint. Let dry completely.
Step 3
Once the painted pot and pasta are dry, use tacky glue (or a hot glue gun) to attach the features onto the planter. If using tacky glue like we did, you’ll want to leave the pot horizontal as it dries so that the pasta doesn’t slide off. If you have an empty bowl or similar to rest the pot in to prevent it from rolling around, that tends to work best. Allow to dry for several hours. If you plan to use the planter inside only, you’re ready to put your new plant inside! If you’d like the planter to be weatherproof, apply a coat of Mod Podge Outdoor to seal everything in.
