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DIY Planters from Upcycled Yogurt Containers

Save your yogurt containers to create fun, faux planters for your home office. Paint with vibrant FolkArt colors and stiffen your felt cacti with Mod Podge Ultra.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15757 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Teal, 2 oz. - 2920

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pale Yellow, 2 oz. - 2946

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Fire Coral, 2 oz. - 2740

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 2957

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Titanium White, 2 oz. - 2938

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Mod Podge ® Ultra Gloss, 4 oz. - CS44636

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
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Other Supplies

  • Different color green felt
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue
  • Pencil
  • Wax Paper
  • Empty Yoplait Oui Yogurt Jars

instructions

  1. Lay a flat piece of your green felt on a sheet of wax paper. Spray Mod Podge Ultra on the felt until it’s completely saturated. Let dry overnight.
  2. Basecoat your empty yogurt jars with Titanium White and let dry. Use your Folkart paint to create unique patterns on your jars.
  3. Draw and cut out cactus shapes from your stiffened felt. Glue pieces of felt together with hot glue.
  4. Place your cacti in your jars.

resources

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

Crafting a new surface? Learn which FolkArt paint works best!

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FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint.

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Related FAQs

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
Yes, it is UV and weather resistant and can be used both indoors on curtains, glassware and wood as well as outdoors on terra cotta and garden signs.
Yes, painted glassware can be safely washed by hand and are top shelf dishwasher safe without chipping, cracking or fading. Do not soak in water.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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