INSIDE: How to give the gift of potted plants and flowers in DIY easy and cute stenciled brown paper bags. Cheap Valentine’s Day DIY gifts.
I don’t know about you but I’d much rather receive a potted plant than a bouquet of flowers. Maybe it’s because my novice green thumb can better keep a plant alive than remembering to put fresh water into a vase of cut flowers!
So if there should be occasion where a small gift token is required, you may find me giving you a small plant. Be it a Thank You gift, hostess gift or in this case, Valentine’s Day, seriously, who doesn’t like a little potted roses or tulips?
Make them look even better with a frugal yet fast stenciled brown paper bag…
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How to Gift Plants in Easy, Cute Brown Paper Bags
This is such an easy way to gift a potted plant! While I crafted these for Valentine’s Day, they can just as quickly be made for Mother’s Day, a Thank You gift or hostess gift.
Got 5 minutes? Cute “Hugs and Blooms” printable card for potted plant gift in cardboard treat box.
Supplies:
– Brown paper lunch bags
– Letter stencils (or letter stamps)
– Black paint + small brush
– Red paint
– Small potted plant
how to gift flowers and plants in cute brown paper bags
Open the brown paper bag and roll down the cuff a couple of times.
Lay the bag down flat on a surface.
Arrange the letter stencils (or letter stamps). Dab the paint brush into black acrylic paint and wipe off the excess. Gently apply within letter stencils.
Paint a red heart, if desired.
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- Use two plastic flower pots to make an umbrella table flower planter
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Candice says
That is THE cutest way to give a plant! Love it! I’m totally doing this for my son to give his teachers this year!
Kim says
So darling! Saw it go by on Instagram and had to come over to peek, pin and share. So fun.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Kim!
Jenny says
These are so cute and simple- it looks darling with the plant in it. Sharing & pinning! Thanks for partying at Merry Monday!
Amy says
Great idea! So much cuter than those plastic pots they come in. And I love how fast and easy it is. This would make a great teacher gift. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration1
Kristi Dominguez says
I LOVE this idea! These will make perfect gifts for the kid’s teachers!
April J Harris says
Love this idea, Victoria! Your decorated Brown Paper Bags are lovely, and such a nice way to make the gift of a plant extra special. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope your week is going well.
Chas says
So simple and elegant, just love it! Thanks for sharing.
handmade by amalia says
I use a lot of brown paper bags for gifts, I really like the way you’ve embellished them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Amalia
xo
Cheryl says
These are absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing such a simple but beautiful Valentine idea! I have a flower shop right near my house, and plenty of paper bags, so guess what I’m up to? Really enjoyed this post! Cheryl
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Cheryl! A plant is always good, especially in cute wrapping.
Lidia says
What an adorable gift idea!!! And it can be adapted to so many holidays! Love it! Thanks for sharing on “Sweet Inspiration”!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Lidia! Yes, these would be cute year-round.
Teresa says
What a lovely idea! I’ll be making one of those for my mother in law. She loves flowers and all kids of plants in general, so it’s just perfect.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Our Hopeful Home says
Wish I had thought of this when my kids were little and I still gave their teachers presents! Inexpensive, cute and colorful — what more can you ask for? Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. Pinned! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
Kristin says
This is such a great idea! So easy, but looks so special!! I’m featuring it tonight at Share Your Style Link Party. Thanks for linking up!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks for the feature!
Barbara says
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Victoria! Such a cute idea to make these absolutely adorable gift bags!!! I pinned to my Crafts & Sewing board and my Gardening board and a couple of others. <3 Too cute!!! Congratulations on being featured today at Share Your Style #196!
Happy hugs to you,
Barb 🙂
The Freshman Cook says
These are so darling! So perfect for Valentine’s Day, and also for Mother’s Day or Easter. Your Brown Bag Potted Plants Gifts are featured in this weeks party at Celebrate It! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!