Sugar Skull Flower Pots

Every now and than I love it to buy some craft supplies and sweets and cookies to do a whole afternoon of making nice things with my daughters of now eight and five years old. Before I get them from school I prepare the kitchen table. Paint, pencils, paper etc ready to use, sweets in bowls, cookies on a plate, lemonade at hand, so we can start right away when we come home. 

Today I got terracotta flower pots to paint sugar skulls on. I just love sugar skulls! And with both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos coming soon, I thought today was a good day to make a start.





Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    That sounds great, those crafty moments with your kids!
    Your flower pot looks fantastic with the white cyclamen.
    But you didn't paint the inside of the pot ?( like your kids did )! ;-)

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  2. UnknownOctober 14, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Whoa, these are cool! :-)
    Love fall creations, and this one looks amazing! :-) I would love for you to stop over and say hello!
    Cathy@threekidsandafish{dot}com

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  3. D MartinezOctober 14, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    I dig this, I can visualize all my garden pots looking like this all year long. Great idea. I have a link up/blog dare going on over at my blog right now. Even if you don't participate in the blog dare, I invite you to link up this post. I know my readers would enjoy seeing this. Have a great day.http://atmycounter.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-dare-is-on_13.html
    Deedra

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  4. Mary K.October 15, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    This is really unique.. Aren't you afraid that the plants might get scared and jump out and run away? No, really it is a great idea.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 16, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    These are so creative! Thank you for sharing at the Alder Collective Link Party! Link up every Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST!

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  6. AngieOuellette-TowerOctober 17, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    This is fantastic - I just love it! I'm visiting from No Rules Weekend Link Party.
    Thanks
    Angie
    PS - If you haven' t hopped on board the Great Blog Train (blog hop) yet there's still plenty of time - we are digitally traveling to Naples, ITALY this month: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/10/the-great-blog-train-34-giveaway.html

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  7. JamieOctober 17, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    How cute those are!! I love it when you can make something simple into something amazing! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

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  8. Parsimonious Décor DarlingOctober 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Super cute!

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  9. lorraines resources and rewardsOctober 18, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    love it I want to make one of these pinned thanks for sharing

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    These are a really cute and what a great idea for getting the kids involved! Thanks for sharing on the Small Victories Sunday Linkup!

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  11. UnknownOctober 18, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Cute idea!

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  12. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Your sugar skull flower pot came out great! I love afternoons spent crafting. :)

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  13. UnknownOctober 19, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    How cute they would look great on the porch with colorful flowers! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
    Kim

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  14. TheresaOctober 21, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Cute Idea. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Shared.

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  15. AlexandraOctober 21, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    This is a great idea! Now I just need some paint ;-)

    Have a great day!

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  16. Christine | Where The Smiles Have BeenOctober 22, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    I also love sugar skulls thanks to all the pretty patterns! Your flower pots turned out great...pinning for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! :)

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  17. MimiOctober 23, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    They look awesome Liz! I love a crafting day with my daughter too. Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Love, Mimi xxx

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  18. UnknownOctober 24, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Liz, well, we all love how this sugar skull project came out. Thank you for linking this up at SHARE IT 33. A new party is opening again now and we hope to see you there again! ~ Rose ~ HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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  19. Michelle L.October 25, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Way way WAY cool idea!

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