Flowers add a colorful change to the home, especially in spring when everything is in bloom. But not only the flowers, but also their planters can be beautiful and colorful. If you want to decorate the windowsill, balcony or garden in an atmospheric way, you can design and decorate flower pots yourself. There are several ways to do this, but the napkin technique is perhaps the easiest. We'll show you the technique with fabric and some creative design ideas.
The clay pots, as well as terracotta, are best suited for these DIY projects. Because of their rough surfaces, glue and paint adhere better. So you need pots, scraps of fabric with beautiful, colorful designs and glue. To be beautifulspring moodto bring into the house, choose spring flowers as motifs. Apply the glue to the outside of the flower pot and glue the fabric, stretching it slightly to avoid wrinkles. After the decorated creations have dried, spray them with clear varnish for weather resistance. This way moisture should not enter.
Decorate the pots
If you only cover the bottom part of the pot with fabric, you can paint the top edge with acrylic paint. Tie a raffia ribbon, glue small buttons or beads to make your crafts even more beautiful. However, you must note that the pieces decorated using the napkin technique are only suitable as planters. If the soil and plant are in contact with the wall, water will spread from the inside out and can cause the design to peel off over time. It is therefore recommended not to plant them directly.
Colorful pots for your herbs
You can use napkin technology to design your own colorful flower pots and plant them with beautiful houseplants or herbs. The atmospheric motifs immediately put your herb garden in the limelight and are perfect as a great accent in the kitchen. You can match the colors and patterns with the wall design in the kitchen while creating a decorative effect.
Bright colors and beautiful patterns
Decorated planters can not only atmospherically decorate the interior, but also the balcony or terrace. With bright colors and beautiful motifs, they immediately catch the eye and add a playful accent to any area. If you plan to put a flowering plant in the planter, you can match the decor of the cloth napkins to the color of the flowers.
Decorate only the bottom part of the pot
The edge of the clay pot is usually more difficult to cover with fabric than the bottom part, which is why it is often left without decoration. Visually, this decision looks just as good because the edge harmonizes with the coaster. Nevertheless, you can paint the edge of the pot with any color or decorate it using another technique.
Embellish with ribbon
Here you will find a nice idea for decorating the edge. For this purpose, colored fabric tape is used and glued to the edge. The fabric band should be a little wider than the edge in order to cover it completely. However, there are no limits when it comes to choosing colors and patterns. The main thing is that the planter looks beautiful and fits harmoniously into the interior.
Also suitable for glass bottles
Using napkin technology and fabric, you can not only design your own flower pots, but also spice up simple glass bottles. These are then perfect as pretty flower vases that successfully showcase your cut flowers. To do this, you can use scraps of fabric and fabric napkins and stick them to the glass with glue and clear varnish. Using the same material for the glass bottles, you can even create an entire set for the houseplants yourself.
Decorate with scraps of fabric in natural colors
If you want to conjure up a natural decoration for the apartment, then the plant pots for the houseplants can be decorated with fabrics in natural colors. Green and brown tones refer to nature and create a real feeling of well-being indoors.
Cover planters completely with fabric
If you wish, you can of course decorate the entire surface using the napkin technique. This requires a little more material and a bit of skill. Don't forget that these pots are only suitable as planters and are not intended to be planted directly.
Design with newspaper
Découpage makes it possible to quickly and easily transform simple clay pots into creative decorations with houseplants. In addition to fabric scraps, paper napkins and cloth napkins, other decorative papers can also be used. With newspaper, for example, you can achieve a playful vintage effect that fits perfectly into a romantic garden. Various spring motifs, such as butterflies and flowers made of paper, are suitable as further decoration.
Design plants on chair
If you would like to decorate a garden chair, then decorating with napkin technology is perfect. This way you can create very special patterns and conjure up a beautiful decoration for your balcony or terrace. You can decorate not only the planters but also the plant chair with pretty patterns. It is best to use motifs that fit well together and create a harmonious overall picture.
With the napkin technique you can design large and small versions yourself and create an atmospheric decoration for your home and garden. Be inspired by our ideas and create original planters for your plants and potted flowers!
