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DIY Plant Markers for Herb Pots

April 12, 2017 by Barb 15 Comments

Today I have the easiest DIY plant markers you are ever going to attempt to make! Placed in pots of herbs, they make fantastic little gifts for Easter, Mothers’ Day, or simply as a hostess gift.

You can purchase tiny pots of herbs and either put them in special clay pots such as I did here, or wrap the original pot in a bit of newspaper tied with a piece of string (it all depends on how much you want to spend.)Thyme, Easy DIY Plant Markers, Plant markers for pots of herbsIt’s the addition of the handmade plant markers that really makes this gift special. These are so inexpensive they’re practically disposable!

DIY Plant Markers for Herb Pots

What you need:

  • clothespins
  • paper
  • glue
  • sandpaper
  • stamps, ink

How to:

  • Cut strips of paper approximately the same size as the clothespin. You can use scrapbook paper, newsprint, or vintage book pages. I used some old music sheets I found at a garage sale. The strips do not have to be cut perfectly; we’ll take care of the edges later.
  • Using white glue, glue a strip to each side of the clothespin making sure to get right to the edges. Let dry completely.
  • Using sandpaper, sand away the edges for a distressed but clean edge.

Easy DIY Plant Markers, Plant markers for pots of herbsUse alphabet stamps and scrapbooking ink to add the names of the herbs to little brown paper flags, clip them to the clothespins, and voila!Easy DIY Plant Markers, Plant markers for pots of herbs

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Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS Tagged With: diy, gifts, herbs, spring

Comments

  1. Ann Davis says

    April 12, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Barb,
    This is so creative.
    I could also see making gift tags.
    ❤️ your ideas
    Ann

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 12, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Thank you Ann! and thank you for visiting today xo

      Reply
  2. Lynn says

    April 12, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    They really do add that finishing touch , love your creativity and thanks for sharing ? Great gift idea !

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 13, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you Lynn!

      Reply
  3. Shauna says

    April 12, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    These are simple, yet beautiful!

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 13, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you Shauna xo

      Reply
  4. Lyn Banks says

    April 12, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    These are so simple to make yet look really vintage. What a lovely idea and thanks for sharing this great idea Barb.

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 13, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much Lyn!

      Reply
  5. Roxi says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Very clever! At first glance I though you had stamped the music on which gives me more ideas to do just that with some stamps I have! My pots will sit outside so I’ll need to seal coat that paper. I hope your winter is finally over for good. Such a gorgeous photo!

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 19, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Thank you so much Roxi! Yes, if you put your plants outside you will have to seal the markers.

      Reply
  6. Kelly Kardos says

    April 16, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Those posts! The more corroded the better. I have 3 very large pots grouped on the side of the garage and I’ve actually had people ask if they’re for sale…uh NO! This is a DIY I could do. They markers turned out adorable…and your final shot is GORGEOUS!

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 19, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Thank you so much Kelly! xo

      Reply
  7. Taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    These pictures are stunning, I love the perfect arrangement you put together. Just beautiful.

    Reply
    • Barb says

      April 19, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Thank you so much Taryn!

      Reply

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