Concrete Planter Kit – GIVEAWAY
Anyone who’s a regular reader of the blog will know that I love a bit of crafting! So when the opportunity came up to take a closer look at a Crafty Creative subscription box, I jumped at the chance. So, I was very excited when a week later a Concrete Planter Kit dropped through the door.
Now, I’m more of a knitter, sewer, papercraft kinda girl so when this first came through I’m not ashamed to say that I was initially intimidated. What on earth do I know about making my own plant pot?! However, the instructions were so easily laid out and it seemed so easy to follow, I jumped straight in!
First of all the kit contained everything I needed for my pot: the concrete mix, two pots, some sandpaper, a stirrer, a little paintbrush, some bronze paint, some tape and a pair of gloves to help keep yourself clean!
The first step was to make a little mark in the big pot to see where to set the concrete to, then I put 80ml of water into said big pot and mixed in the concrete mix. Using my stirrer, I mixed it until I had a smooth paste (1). Then using the smaller cup, I pushed this into the mix until the mixture rose up to meet the mark I made earlier. Adding some stones for weight so it didn’t rise, I left it to set for 24 hours (2).
A day later and I was back and removing the little cups. What I was left with was a still damp pot but definitely a pot nonetheless, and by this point I was pretty excited to see it taking shape with pretty much minimal effort so far! I then left it for another few days until it was completely dry and a light grey in colour all over.
Now it was time for the fun stuff! First I needed to use the sandpaper and curve off the edges for a smoother and nicer finish (3). Once done it was time to paint. I’m not great with a paintbrush so I wanted to keep it simple with some bold block colours. Therefore, blocking off the centre stripe with tape (4), I painted both the top and bottom sections still on show as well as inside and underneath because I’m a little odd like that and like the little details!
And there we have it….a finished little pot ready for planting.
I have to say I am so pleased with how this came out, it was far easier than I thought it would be. Except for the drying time, it was also extremely quick to do but I think has a really effective finish. I’ve mentioned it to a few people already, all of which cannot believe that I made it myself.
I even managed to find this cute little succulent at my local supermarket for the bargain price of £3 which fits it perfectly and I think suits this style of planter.
This really is such a quick and easy kit to use, with very clear instructions and put togother in a way that is suitable for beginners. With a beautiful and striking finish, this kit makes something that you can proudly display in your home.
THE GIVEAWAY – this giveaway has now closed
The people over at Crafty Creatives have an extra Concrete Planter Kit available for one lucky Tippytupps reader. Therefore, perhaps you fancy giving this a go yourself? Or maybe you know someone who would is a little creative and would enjoy this? Whoever your kit would be for, you can enter via Rafflecopter using the link below and follow the usual social media accounts.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This giveaway is open to UK residents only, is powered by Rafflecopter and will close on Sunday 24th September 2017. The winner will then be chosen at random using the tool. For full terms and conditions for the giveaway, please visit the Tippytupps terms and conditions page.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with this item in return for my honest review. As always though, all opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Amazing post & giveaway. Entered xx
Looks a great kit! I love anything crafty! Thank you!
It turned out great!
Wow this actually looks do-able to me! lol
I love any new way of displaying plants
Amazing thankyou
This is adorable and it seems manageable even for me haha!
Great idea, I have a “Money tree” that my Mother in Law got me, the tree is nice, the pot is goes in is so ugly and I hate it with a passion!
Oooh yes please, so very kind of you ☺️☺️
many thanks for the chance
would be thrilled to be the very lucky winner ❤️❤️
Looks like a great kit.
This is great, would look brilliant in my new study and it’s something fun to do! Entered the giveaway ☺️
this looks interesting thing to make
I used to do a lot of kits as a kid! They’re very satisfying
This looks an interesting project. I have lots of cacti/succulents and this pot would be ideal..
What an adorable project! Would love to do this!
thanks for the lovely giveaway x
It’s really cute and it turned out so well.
Great kit.
I would love to give this a go. I enjoy a challenge. Fingers crossed
Love the look of this, would suit our home well xx
this looks fun fingers crossed x
So cute ~ Great crafty project
ideal for all the cuttings I take
Great giveaway x
What a great kit – it looks like fun.
I would love to have a go at making one of these
Ooooh this turned out fab! I’d love to work with concrete.
What a fab idea! I love doing things like this as they are so relaxing and rewarding x
a nice creative giveaway – thanks
What a brilliant craft
Ooh this would be fun, fingers crossed x
Wow this looks fantastic! X
Looks great thank you
I love the simplicity of that planter – what a great idea!
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Thankyou for the chance x
This instantly reminded me of Barbara’s pottery efforts in ‘The Good Life’ for some unknown reason? Probably a lack of confidence in my own creative skills? 😉
Really lovely, I would put a money plant in it x
Great giveaway. Thanks
I love making things for my home and this is such a great idea. So nice that you can paint the pot too.
These look super cute! Would be fun to make for a christmas gift xx
so lovely x
I’ve seen these before but it was from Australia and postage was extortionate. I would love, love, love to win.
what a lovely idea! it looks great
Would make a lovely gift
would be fantastic to win
This looks great fun to make
Thanks for the chance xx
this looks like a great little kit
fab prize, perfect for your own decoration
This looks great fun to get the kids involved with.
They look great
What a great giveaway
Aww I love the look of this!
great prize thank you
fab giveaway
Love the unusual look
Looks challenging, would love to give it a try
Looks interesting & fun…!
I’d love the chance to give this a go 🙂
This is such a funky little ornament! It would make a fabulous gift!
Thank you for a fantastic giveaway. Would love to do this with my 9yr old a planter for our living room window.
Fab giveaway
Count Me IN!
fab kit – great idea
This is a lovely gift idea xx
What a great thing to do!
Reminds me of when I decorated a piggy bank, I’m not very good though
Great giveaway
Simply Beautiful. Such a wonderful Prize.
I love my plants, both indoor and out & grow my own succulents…it would be such a pleasure to make my very own pot-thank you
Great giveaway
Its great!!! x x x
this looks great – fab giveaway
Fantastic, fingers crossed 😀 xxx
This looks a fun project!
Amazing post & giveaway. Thanks for the competition!
What fun. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
What a fantastic little kit! This really appeals to me, what a great idea 🙂
This is such a great kit! Love the finished product too!
Nice
Wow this looks fab!
I was wondering how they posted a concrete planter through your letter box but all was revealed. It must be exciting to get random projects through the post. It’s great for getting to try new things you wouldn’t necessary thing of.
Love to try this. Looks fun to do.
this looks fantastic!
My dad would love this would make a lovely gift
This looks really fun, would love to give it a go.
Love to try new craft ideas and would also make a smashing gift!
What a super prize – I would love to try to make this!
What a crafty kit and great idea! Awesome post and great giveaway!
I love being creative with fabric or paper, but always lack confidence to try to make an item out of wood, concrete or metal. This kit looks like a good way to try out using concrete, then I could try some of the other concrete craft ideas I keep seeing on Pinterest.