Camilla from Family Chic has a ton of great ideas (like last week’s cupcake liner patio lights); here’s another great one — picnic food-covering domes made from terra cotta planter pots. Simple, innovative, and made with stuff you have at home — all qualities I love in a dollar store craft! You can get terra cotta pots at your dollar store or home improvement store, and drawer pulls can be found at thrift shops or hardware stores. These pretty cloches will make a great statement on your picnic or party table, and could be at home at the right wedding reception. [how to make terra cotta picnic pots]
Project Estimate:
- Terra cotta pot, $1 and up
- Drawer pull, $1 and up
- Washer and nut, a few cents each
Total: $2 and up
5 Comments
Anne in NC
Some terracotta pots have lead in them — personally, I wouldn’t put them near food.
heather
@Anne, thanks for the tip! Good to know!
Izzy
What about using those clear plastic serving bowls and the knobs? I thought about the lead content in the terracotta also, and think I will try the plastic instead. This way you can see what’s being served before you lift the lid, too!
julia
super great idea
Terracotta Dishes
Interesting post Heather! I am sharing your tips with my friends.
Keep it up
Thanks