How to Make Potted Paper Clovers
Create a festive centerpiece this St. Patrick's Day using only green card stock and a couple common household supplies.
By:
Abigail Barnes
- green card stock (2-4 shades)
- terra cotta pot(s)
- wooden skewers or toothpicks
- scissors
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- potting soil
- optional: ribbons, buttons, stickers, etc.
- Download: Potted Paper Clover Pattern
Cut Clovers
Download and print the potted paper clover pattern, and trace and cut the two sizes of clover shapes out of your green paper.
Attach Clovers
Attach a toothpick or skewer to each clover using hot glue.
Insert Clovers
Fill the terra cotta pot with potting soil. Insert the clovers on sticks, to the pot one at a time at varying heights until the entire pot is filled.
Add Finishing Touches
Embellish the pot with gold washi tape, ribbon or scrapbook paper.
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