A sentimental retirement gift or just because
Hi there friends! Hope all is well. I have been a busy eager beaver around here lately.
A local friend of mine noticed the mod podged french pots I shared on my blog a while back.
She reached out and asked if I could make a personal one for a sentimental retirement gift for her co-worker.
I said sure I can and asked her what the woman’s favorite color was? She said green:)
That is all I had to go by. Oh and that she has worked for the company for over 30 years.
My first stop was Michaels for all the supplies.
I purchased the pot, scrap paper, fabric clock paper and some rhinestones. The ribbon was an extra that I didn’t even wind up using. I am sure I will for another future project.
I already shared the tutorial with you on the last project. Essentially this was the same except I used fabric mod podge for the fabric portion of the pot.
Assuming this woman will travel, I thought the travel scrap book paper was appropriate. And of course, time is of no essence any longer so the clock fabric I also found fitting for the project. The only thing I painted on this pot was the rim…and I used chalky paint for that and lightly waxed it.
I randomly added the rhinestones for interest with my hot glue gun.
I mod podged her business card to a metal tag.
I even personalized the burlap gift bag with a stencil and monogram I already had on hand.
I wish her all the best in her future and retirement. Lucky lady indeed. The money tree was the perfect plant to add to the pot!
Cheers.
So if you ever need an idea for a sentimental retirement gift. Make a travel retirement pot.
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Such a thoughtful retirementgift. I loved this project. And, a money tree. Cool.
hi Debbie just wanted you to know I love the flower pot it will be our 50 th this june . I am go to make a mod podge pot with things from the past 50 year to give my hubby. keep up the mod podge projects, they keep my mind working.
Wonderful, wonderful idea! Oh I love it. Happy 50th!
Love this flower pot Debbie!!
Such a thoughtful and sentimental gift! I’m sure it will be treasured!
What an interesting post – I live in Charlotte, North Carolina where CPCC is located. So nice of a fellow follower to request such a nice retirement gift for her co-worker and so nice of you to make it up for her. Excellent job!
Great! Thank you. From what I recall she really loved it!~
I just love this pot, it’s very rustic and elegant at the same time! Will definitely make, one for myself, and another for a gift.
Wonderful Mary! Enjoy.
Very cute and I especially like that you thought to include her business card!
Thanks Doris:)
That came out so cute! Totally makes me want to mod podge something this weekend. Pinning!!
Great idea love all the tiny details and the personalization!
Debbie, Your web page is wonderful. The only thing bad about ever thing is your not my neighbor. I Love quilting and most thing done crafty. Keep up the good work. Gaye
Sweet! I wish I had a creative neighbor or two next to me to hang with:)