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How to make twig-wrapped flower pots

March 3, 2020 by Catherine 7 Comments

If, like us, you have an ever-growing stick collection, this is the perfect nature craft for you!

Sticks and twigs are just brilliant for crafting, and this little project turns them into a lovely homemade gift.  All you need is a plant pot, some string, and a little plant to pop in when you’re finished.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

The idea is to create a length of tied-together twigs that you then fasten around the pot.  Start off by measuring each stick against the height of your pot, then cutting it to size with secateurs (this is a job for the grown-ups).

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

Cut a long length of string and tie it onto your first twig, leaving equal lengths of string left at each end.  We found that a single knot was secure enough.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

Next, you simply carry on tying on one twig at a time until you have a line of twigs long enough to wrap around your pot.  This can feel a bit fiddly at first and you might need to help children get the hang of it, but you’ll soon get into a rhythm.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

We used quite a small pot, and it was enough to only have one knot in the middle of each twig; if you’re using bigger flower pots I think it would work best if you used two lengths of string and tied a knot at the top and bottom of each stick.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

Keep checking your length of twigs against your pot to see if you need to add any more.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

When your length of twigs is the right size, wrap it around your pot and tie it with a double knot to keep everything secure.

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

Now all you need to do is add your plant and you’re done!

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

What do you think of our finished pot?  It was quick and fun to make, and a great way to explore natural materials.  I think this is a lovely idea for a homemade Mother’s Day gift – will you be having a go at making one?

For more Mother’s Day craft inspiration, take a look at my posts on heart nature crafts, Mother’s Day nature crafts, spring nature crafts and Easter nature crafts.

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Comments

  1. Linda aka Crafty Gardener says

    March 16, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    This is a cute craft for the grandkids to make. They are always gathering up twigs.

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    • Catherine says

      March 17, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Yes it’s perfect for them isn’t it – I think we’ll be making a few more very soon!

      Reply
  2. Shari says

    June 4, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Thank you this is a great idea. We are always cutting woody plants so this is a fab use for them.

    Reply
  3. Ali says

    March 5, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Love this!

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    • Catherine says

      March 7, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      They’re rather cute aren’t they! Lots of fun to make too 🙂

      Reply

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