I’ve been wanting to get a head or face planter for quite some time. But, I was always put off by the cost. I’m a very frugal person, so paying more than $50 for a planter is just not in my budget. So, I figured out a way to DIY my own Face Planter.

I realized that I already had all of the supplies I needed to create a DIY Face Planter.

• Terra Cotta Pot (I used a 6″ pot)
• The Crafter’s Workshop face stencils I used are discontinued but TCW698 a great alternative
• Americana Chalky Finish in your choice of color ( I used Everlasting)
• Brushes: 1″ angle, 3/8″ flat and #1 flat
• American Paints of your choice
• Markers: I used Fude Ball and Tombow both in black, pencil
• Americana Sealer Spray

After making sure my pots were clean, I applied 2 layers of the chalky finish paint using the 1″ angle brush.  I also painted one saucer dish.

Paint the inside rim also for a completed look.  My plan is to pot bushy and trailing plants in them so it looks like the girl’s hair coming out of the pots.

Using a regular pencil, I traced the stencils onto the dried pots. 

You can also use some tape to help you keep the stencil steady, but I just used my hand.

Using the 3/8″ flat brush I painted the face a flesh tone. I used the #1 brush to paint the eyes and lips.  I also used a combination of the Fude ball pen and marker to trace the face and details.  With the Fude ball pen be careful not to smudge it.  I love this pen because it writes on anything, but it does go on very wet and takes a little while to dry.

To seal the paints I used Americana Matte Sealer spray.  Definitely use this spray outside with good ventilation.  Let is dry about an hour and then you’re ready to plant!

Once I transplanted my house plants, I realized that the face was sitting a little too low and the white pot rim was too distracting.  So, I decided to paint some leaves onto the rim to connect the plant to the face.

The girl with the rosy cheeks has a Hoya Carnosa plant in it with a beautiful draping look to it.  The girl with the dreamy green eyes has a Cotyledon Pendens succulent in it.  This plant was a bit tricky to transplant because the little leaves are very touchy and can fall off easily.  But, I got it in and I think it will be staying in this pot forever!  But, I love the bushy and arching look it has.

Now these are just suggestions for you and you can draw any style face you like.  The stencils are a great resource to use if you want a dramatic face but are not use to drawing faces.  Or you can free hand it and do a much more whimsical face.

I’ve added many more samples in my Container Gardening Pinterest board.  Simply click on the image below to check them out…

I hope you enjoyed this brief tutorial and give it a try yourself. 

Thanks so much for visiting friends!

 

Blessings,