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Chalkboard terra cotta pots

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: May 24, 2011 · Modified: Dec 21, 2019

Today I am sharing chalkboard terra cotta pots.
These make for a fantastic end of the year Teacher gift.
Add a succulent plant,
and it’s all the rage.
I have seen a succulent wreath, succulent pots and just some random succulent shots in blogland.
With the school year coming to an end shortly, I was thinking on what to get as teacher gifts.
I thought I would get a little crafty along with a nice gift card and some strawberry bread mix that I bought at our local peach stand. I started with simple small terra cotta pots found most in every garden section of the store.
I hand painted them with craft chalkboard paint. Then I put each teachers initials on them, added the twine and a little scrap book embellishment.

Teacher gift chalkboard terra cotta pots

 

 

Nothing too fancy, however thrifty, yet cute.  Put in a pretty bag, with a gift card and the strawberry cake mix, and there you have something personal for a special teacher.
chalkboard on terra cotta pots for a teacher gift
Teachers deserve all the recognition and appreciation we can give them.
Jack has had a great year because of them.
chalkboard terra cotta pots
 
So if your looking for that special end of the year teacher gift,
don’t want to spend a lot of money, yet you want to make it personal.
I think these chalkboard terra cotta pots make for the perfect
something special gift.
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  1. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    May 24, 2011 at 12:30 am

    Teachers do deserve recognition, Debbie. Theses are so cute, and I think the strawberry cake mix is a great idea, too.

    Reply
  2. Ispirato Design

    May 24, 2011 at 12:33 am

    That is such an awesome idea! I never know what to get- usually end up getting them a gift card. I love this idea- especially with the chalk board paint- it makes it very scholastic 😉

    Reply
  3. Sarah

    May 24, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Debbie, I know the teachers are going to appreciate these thoughtful gifts. That from a veteran teacher of 30+ years. 😉
    ~ Sarah

    Reply
  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style

    May 24, 2011 at 12:43 am

    What great gift ideas. They will love those. And yes word verification is still driving me nuts, too.

    Reply
  5. Linda @ A La Carte

    May 24, 2011 at 12:53 am

    Very cute gift and yes teachers do deserve recognition!

    Reply
  6. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting

    May 24, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Debbie what a great gift idea, I think I might just have to copy you:)

    Reply
  7. Yvonne@StyleBurb

    May 24, 2011 at 1:04 am

    I used to be a teacher way back when, and I would have LOVED this gift…lucky teachers! You're right, the right teacher/student match makes all the difference! I can't wait for summer vacation. I'm totally over making school lunches!!

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  8. Atelier de Charo

    May 24, 2011 at 1:20 am

    The teacher will love them!

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  9. laurie

    May 24, 2011 at 1:22 am

    what a lovely gift, I agree with the word verification,,.It sure does slow down the process,

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  10. NanaDiana

    May 24, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Debbie- What a great gift idea for teachers! It is personal AND reasonable! Love it! xxoo Diana

    Reply
  11. Glenda/MidSouth

    May 24, 2011 at 1:34 am

    I know I would appreciate a gift like that!

    Reply
  12. Grammy Goodwill

    May 24, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Teachers appreciate anything ~ trust me.
    I agree about word verification. I took it off my blog and I'm not even posting yet!

    Reply
  13. The Polka Dot Closet

    May 24, 2011 at 1:54 am

    Now that is something the teachers will really appreciate!!

    Carol

    Reply
  14. Kelly

    May 24, 2011 at 3:38 am

    Wow, very nice gift! And yes, succulents ARE all the rage now! (And no, I don't have even one!)

    Kelly

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  15. deborah

    May 24, 2011 at 3:38 am

    What a neat teacher gift! I wished I would of thought of that when my kids were in school! Great idea!

    Reply
  16. Jemsmom

    May 24, 2011 at 3:53 am

    Debbie, I love that. School ending kind of snuck up on me this year! I had a picture frame craft that I wanted to do and it just didn't happen. I love these pots though! That is awesome! I collected gift cards from each family (almost each family!) and the kids painted flowers. I attached them to branches and put them in a pot and added shredded green paper for grass! Instant class gift for the end of the year! As a former teacher, I always appreciated gift cards or sweet goodies like you have done! Those are super thoughtful and well appreciated!

    Reply
  17. May

    May 24, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Love these pots and the teachers will too. Who needs another coffee mug?!

    Thank you for hosting the newbie party (my first) and for stopping by my blog. I had a bunch of smiles today courtesy of you!

    Reply
  18. Linda

    May 24, 2011 at 4:23 am

    Such thoughtful, creative gifts, Debbie! I know they will really be appreciated! Good teachers are really a gift to our kids!

    Reply
  19. Cindy

    May 24, 2011 at 11:19 am

    How sweet…they will LOVE them!

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  20. Esther is not-quite-perfect

    May 24, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Those are really cute! I am thinking they will make a great gift for a housewarming party I am attending. And since succulent plants grow from branches broken off and stuck in the soil, it's going to be really cheap too!
    Oh, and I THINK I got rid of the word verification thingy…I hope…lol

    Reply
  21. DearHelenHartman

    May 24, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Great idea! And thanks for the tip that succulents are all the rage – just so happens I am no longer just chubby, I'm succulent!

    Reply
  22. Judy

    May 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Awesome idea. It's the perfect teacher gift.

    Reply
  23. Libby

    May 24, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Awesome idea Debbie! Love them.

    Reply
  24. Shelia

    May 24, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, I love the little pots with the succs in them. I know the teachers will love them. Do you ever sit still? You just tickle me. I wish I had just a tad of your energy! 🙂
    Well, I've said it before – you're young – I'm old! That's it! 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  25. The Decorative Dreamer

    May 24, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I'm back! I tried two times earlier to leave a comment and it didn't recognize me. Urrgh! Anywho! I love giving plants to teachers because I thing this is something they will really enjoy. Your painted chalkboard pots with the twine are so cute. Great idea!

    Reply
  26. Val

    May 24, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    The plants look so beautiful in your pretty pots!! Word verification makes me say bad things to my computer…HAHA.

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  27. laxsupermom

    May 24, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Great idea for a thank you gift! I love how they can rename the pots if they switch out what's in them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Pam - diy Design Fanatic

    May 24, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Those are beautiful plants,Debbie! Your pots really are great too! Very creative!

    Reply
  29. Life in Rehab

    May 24, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Perfect! I hope my husband gets one of these next week!

    Reply
  30. SavannahGranny

    May 24, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Good teachers are a treasure. They will be thrilled with these gifts. Very thoughtful. thanks for sharing. Hugs, Ginger 🙂

    Reply
  31. Gina

    May 24, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I would absolutely love one of these as a gift from one of my students. You did a great job transforming the pots….very creative! Maybe I'll have to steal this idea for my son's teacher.

    Reply
  32. Wendi @ Classic Chic Home

    May 24, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    Debbie, these are wonderful gifts for teachers! BTW, I'm a hit and miss kind of gardener, too, so succulents are right up my alley!

    Reply
  33. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com

    May 24, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    What a great idea Debbie!!! I think any teacher would love them. Love the special chalkboard pots too.

    Reply
  34. Liz

    May 25, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Succulents are the best. I have several on my front porch, they can tolerate the heat in Texas!

    Reply
  35. Becca

    May 25, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Great idea, Debbie !! Love how you painted the pots and added the chalk … so creative !!

    Reply
  36. Pat

    May 25, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Fabulous teacher gift idea Debbie! Will pass it along to my daughter.

    Reply
  37. Marianne

    May 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    What a great idea for the teachers….I just made a couple of these for my counter but never thought to give them as gifts. Thanks for the idea!
    Marianne 🙂

    Reply
  38. Gypsy Heart

    May 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Your gifts are adorable and I know they will be appreciated! Teachers do not receive enough monetary compensation nor appreciation IMHO. They are incredible influences on our children, grands for me, and deserve so much!

    Thanks for the reminder re: word verification too ~ hate it.

    xo
    Pat

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  39. Gypsy Heart

    May 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Your gifts are adorable and I know they will be appreciated! Teachers do not receive enough monetary compensation nor appreciation IMHO. They are incredible influences on our children, grands for me, and deserve so much!

    Thanks for the reminder re: word verification too ~ hate it.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  40. lvroftiques

    May 26, 2011 at 2:56 am

    What a lovely gesture! I agree teachers deserve to be acknowledged. I bet she/he will be thrilled. Vanna

    Reply
  41. ☆☆Mumsy

    May 27, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I like your chalkboard paint projects on the pot, and what a great idea for a gift.

    Reply
  42. Tiaras & Bow Ties

    May 27, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Debbie, I tried to comment on this yesterday but blogger wouldn't have it! Wanted to come back today because I loved this so much to let you know! I think I'll be heading out later for some clay pots and some plants!
    Kim

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  43. Joyce

    May 28, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Love those roses- they are beautiful!

    Reply
  44. JDaniel4's Mom

    May 15, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I love you can personalize these posts with the message you want to give the teacher and she can change it if she likes.

    Reply

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