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I’m excited about sharing with you how to create plant markers with Altenew Garden Grow stamps and Tombow USA products!
Supplies:
Tombow DualBrush Markers
Tombow Recycled Color Pencil #01
Altenew Garden Grow Stamps
Tombow Sand Eraser
Polymer Clay
Craft Wire
Spray Gloss lacquer (protective covering)
Acrylic Paint
Sponge Brush
Stamp Pad
X-Acto Knife
Clay Pots
Instructions for the plant markers:
Take your polymer clay and roll and knead it to make it pliable. Flatten the clay with a rolling pin or brayer about a 1/4 of an inch think.
Cut wire to about 12 inches and bend into u-shape, press the wire on the back of clay, cut small strips of clay, large enough to go across the wire in back to reinforce wire to clay.
Ink your stamps and press it into the clay (don’t press hard). Let dry, and color with Tombow dual brush markers. Bake as instructed on package.
Once the clay is cool. Spray glossy lacquer on the markers to seal them, don’t spray too close and make sure they are laying on a flat surface.
Instructions for the clay pots:
You will need 3 small clay pots and clay tray. Paint each with your favorite colors using acrylic paints.
Paint a solid color on each pot.
Paint bright colors on the lip of each pot. Paint the tray.
When the paint is dry, write the name of each herb using Tombow Recycled Colored Pencil #01. Spray the pots and tray with gloss lacquer to protect the paint and writing, let dry and add soil and herbs.
When crafting with polymer clay, you can make any shape you want for your plant markers. I made this oval shaped one with a hole in it to hang on the wire.
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Susan Lang says
These are adorable. Love that stamp set.
Cynthia says
Thank you Susan! Yes, the stamps are so cute!
Jackie Parkins says
Those are lovely! What a great gift they would make for a friend who gardens.
Cynthia says
Thank you Jackie!
Bunny Dobbie says
Oh my how fabulous! I wish I had seen these before Mother’s Day. What great use of the gardening stamp set and a fun way to bring colour to a pot of greenery. Wonderful idea. Thanks so very much for sharing it!
Cynthia says
You are so welcome Bunny, thanks for stop in by!
Betty Aldridge says
Great project and very creative!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Betty!
Lori B says
These are just AMAZING!!! I’m so saving this idea for summer gifts. I would have never thought to use markers on clay. Thank you!
Cynthia says
Thank you Lori! I’m glad that you are inspired! Have fun!
Olga Direktorenko says
Fantastic project! Polymer clay labels are adorable!
Cynthia says
Thank you Olga!
Verna Angerhofer says
A great gardening stamp set and I love how you used it. Great markers for plants. I like that idea.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Verna!
Barb Housner says
what a fun project
thanks for sharing
Cynthia says
Thank you, Barb!
Karen B. says
What a fun project!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Karen!
Mona spark says
Wow it is very amazing work.i am surprised about hwo beutiful it is.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Mona!
Marty B says
What great presentation, this would be darling for gift giving!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Marty!
Julie Quin says
These are gorgeous – what an excellent way to personalise a gift of plants -love it
Cynthia says
Thank you Julie!
Cheri Weston says
What a fabulous idea and how awesome these are. Thank you for sharing your incredible creativity.
Cynthia says
Thank you Cheri!
joy meadows says
Great projects!! It’s been a long time since I played with polymer clay! Thanks for the inspiration.
Cynthia says
You’re welcome Joy!
Betty says
those are the cutest little pots ever!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Betty!
Daria Z. says
Love these plant markers! What a wonderful project and such clear instructions.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Daria!
Angelique Vela says
These are just adorable! Got me thinking of doing something similar in all my outdoor pots.
Cynthia says
Thank you Angelique
conil says
This is ingenious. Terrific clay work. Love your color choice on these little plant tags. Great project.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Conil!
Nikki Anderberg says
These are just wonderful. So creative. Great work.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Nikki!
Brandi R says
Oh these are Brilliant! Definitely gonna have to try this. My dad would go nuts for them!! Thank you for sharing a fabulous project! ♥
Cynthia says
Thank you, Brandi!
Cynthia Scholet says
Such a cute project! That’s a great way to think outside the box and expand your crafting supplies to household items.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Cynthia!
Karthikha says
An awesome idea and great projects!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Karthikha!
D.Ann C says
Uber cool! Bookmarking this to try some day… thanks for the inspiration!
Cynthia says
Thank you, D.Ann!
Serena says
this is so freakin cool!!!! great project cynthia!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Serena!
Kavita-stiryourcreativity says
Think about being versatile with stamps and I bet this is one hell of an idea. I liked the concept and the output as well
Cynthia says
Thank you, Kavita!
Sandy Grady says
What a great idea so fun and pretty. Thanks for sharing
Cynthia says
Thank you Sandy!
Lindsey L says
Cynthia, I absolutely love these darling pots and plant markets! It’s my favorite project from the whole hop!
Cynthia says
Awww, thanks Lindsey!
Robiw says
What a great project! These are adorable!
Cynthia says
Thank you Robiw!
Colleen F says
Cynthia, What a great idea and thanks for the tutorial… I can see these making wonderful hostess gifts teachers gifts etc!! Love it!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Colleen, yes these would make the perfect little gift!
Judy says
Such a cute and creative project!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Judy!
Barbara Campbell says
Just adorable and a great project.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Barbara!
Carol Didier says
What a great use of that stamp set! Thanks for the inspiration.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Carol!
Pat says
I love these pretty and fun clay plant markers Cynthia and would mke a great gift. x
Cynthia says
Thank you, Pat!
Michele F says
Cynthia!!! My first ever visit – will NOT be my last! OH my, gorgeousness found here!!
=]
Cynthia says
Thanks,Michele!
Clara says
I never knew I could use my Tombow markers on clay! What a great idea! The stamp set by Altenew is so cute and since I am a gardener and my daughter is just starting , this set would be very useful. Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia says
Clara I enjoyed making these. I love gardening and taking care of houseplants, the markers are so cute in my potted plants!
Izzy Scrap says
Those plant marker are so cute ! What a good idea ! I always find crafts to do for my mother but now you gave me a very nice gift idea for my daddy. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Cynthia says
Thanks, Izzy I’m glad you are inspired to create these!
Rowena M. says
Wow Cynthia!!! This so creative and unique. I didn’t realized that you can the markers on clay pots. Thank you for sharing this tip:)))
Cynthia says
Thank you, Rowena!
Christine Canfield says
ahh so cool!
Cynthia says
Thanks, Christine!
Kathy H says
These are absolutely wonderful Cynthia! Anyone would be thrilled to receive one of these!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Kathy!
Pat says
These would be the perfect hostess gift! Cute idea…..
Cynthia says
Thanks Pat! Yes they would!
Judie Attard says
What a fabulous project!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Judie!
Sharon Roselli says
What a wonderful idea to use the stamp set for tags! Love all the coloring too.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Sharon!
Carla Hundley says
Your clay pots and
ornaments look so
fun and cute!
Carla from Utah
Cynthia says
Thank you, Carla!
Dee Earnshaw says
Wow, amazing plant marker idea. LOVE them. Thank you so much for sharing this idea with us:)
Cynthia says
Thank you, Dee!
Liz McAllister says
Love your little plant signs! cute!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Liz!
Alison Henderson says
What a lovely idea really cute i love this stamp set
Cynthia says
Thank you, Alison!
adie says
fabulous projects these would definitely help me remember what is in my pots lol
Cynthia says
Thanks Adie!
Sandra L. says
Oh my! What a wonderful project and take on another way of using our stamps and markers. I was just outside spring cleaning my balcony and looked at my clay pots (most are 25 years old) and thinking “what can I do with these to spruce them up”. Then I landed here and saw your amazing project. I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cynthia says
Thanks, Sandra! I’m glad that I can give a little inspiration. I know that your planters are going to look amazing!
Amy C. says
Fun projects! So creative and pretty.
Cynthia says
Thanks Amy!
Nancy Deffner says
Such a creative use of this stamp! Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Nancy!
Sarah Biswabic says
Your plant markers are so cute.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Sarah!
Donna Phelan says
These are sooooo PRECIOUS! What a lovely idea. I make seed packets and these would be a super add on gift! LOVE!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Donna!
stampsalot says
Your markers and pots are lovely and personal. Thank you for sharing a unique project.
Cynthia says
Thank you,Stampsalot!
Sharron Gregory says
What a wonderful way to use this stamp set! Your plant markers are amazing! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Cynthia says
Thank you,Sharron!
Laurie Page says
How cute and sweet and clever. Kudos.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Laurie!
Jennie H. says
What a great idea! Love this!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Jennie!
Ericka Strange says
What a great project love the creative way you used the markers and stamp.Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Ericka!
Sue says
Super creative idea using the polymer clay and stamp set. thank you for sharing with us this great idea!
Cynthia says
Thank you,Sue!
Janet Zeppa says
They would make such a wonderful gift!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Janet!
Shirley N says
Love how you used this stamp set Cynthia, great project! Thanks for the inspiration.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Shirley!
Cornelia (fun stamping) says
How cute – great idea!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Cornelia!
Maryam crafter says
Wow. So pretty and unique. Love them too much.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Maryam!
Marty Harris says
I think I will have to try the polymer clay plant markers–such a clever, useful idea, and they look beautiful!
Angela Person says
Awesome DIY project!
Jennifer K says
What a fantastic idea, these would be such nice gifts!
Gilda (McStamper) says
Love your great project. Thanks for sharing.
Pai says
so very neat!
Mary-Anne V. says
What a fabulous crafty project. I never thought of stamping on polymer clay and then coloring it with these markers. Simply Beautiful.
Lindarub says
Great way to stretch your stamps.
Donna Baker says
This is just what I need to try! I love to grow herbs on my porch in the summer time but these will also be perfect in the kitchen. Thank you!
Madhvi says
Urs ic the most beautiful. What a versatile use it
Tracy Lustick says
Oh I have to try that !
Jean Bullock says
How clever to stamp on the clay. What a great idea.
Denise Bryant says
Great project! Love these fun plant markers! Fabulous stamp set and awesome DualBrush Markers! Love the colors!
Carol K says
Adorable. . . those pots are lovely. . .
Karen Page says
What a super cute project!!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Karen!
Denise Sayers says
Great idea and wonderful way to stretch the use of the stamps.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Denise!
Wahnita Hammond says
Your projects are just awesome!!! I love that you designed outside of the box 🙂
Cynthia says
Thank you, Wahnita! 😊
Kim Anning says
What a brilliant idea, Thank you for the inspiration
Cynthia says
Thank you, Kim and you are welcome!
Deb Kerns says
very creative!! Love what you did with this darling gardening set!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Deb!
Lynne Barnhartl says
What a fun idea. Nice to see stamps used in different ways.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Lynne!
Janet Ingraham says
What a wonderful project you made so cute.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Janet!
Betty L Visotski says
Adorable little plant signs
Cynthia says
Thank you, Betty!
Aileen says
What an amazing gift to give someone. Such wonderful ideas, I love them.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Aileen!
Mirella ROGAN says
Such a fab idea and project! I always love seeing crafty “paper” supplies used in a creative way! 🙂
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Cynthia says
Thank you, Mierlla!
Susi says
These plant marker tags are a Gardener’s Delight – thanks for the inspiration!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Susi!
Bev w says
What a great idea! Im just starting my herb garden so will be making these! Tfs!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Bev!
TracyM #6773 says
WOW – these are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION Cynthia!!!
… I look forward to trying this out real soon, such a wonderful way to make potted gifts even MORE SPECIAL 🙂
Cynthia says
Thank you, Tracy! I’m happy 😄 that you are inspired! 👍🏽
Kathy Stacy says
Great project – thanks!!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Kathy!
Carol G says
This is so cute. I never would have thought of this.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Carol!
stephanie says
Theses are really nice…..
Cynthia says
Thanks, Stephanie!
Lisascreativeniche says
Wow’ this is so cool! I love this idea and didn’t even know you could do this?
Cynthia says
Thanks, Lisa!
Traci Spencer says
Wow – I love your use of the stamps on something other than paper – way to stretch your stamps!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Traci!
Gretchen Wilson says
What a super idea. Have never thought of doing this with my clay. Better get busy and the stamps you used were perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Gretchen!
Kris in Alaska says
Fabulous idea and so sweet looking!
Laura Jane says
I had no idea we cold color on poly-clay:)) This is a SUPER summer craft for the kids!
Miranda C. says
What a clever way to use this stamp set! Wow!
Dolores Ingraham says
Great idea. I love the clay pots.
Janet L. Castle says
what a great way to spruce up your plants!!!! Love the idea….thanks for sharing!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Mary Walker says
I love to see ideas for stamps other than card making. These are wonderful!!
Linda S. says
What a clever use of your stamps. This would make such a lovely housewarming gift. TFS.
Miriam Prantner says
What a great project! I love that you are stamping/coloring on clay, looks fantastic!
Georgia says
Great project! So different than the others. Love it. Two of my fav companies.
Isabelle Baudin says
Your idea is fabulous. Such a great way to personalize a gift, a very nice way to offer a plant, a “special” plant. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Isabelle!
Carolee McCaslin says
Such a cute idea!!! Love them:)
Cynthia says
Thank you, Carolee!
Sue McRae says
What a creative and charming project. These would be lovely hostess gifts.
Cynthia says
Thanks, Sue! These would make a great hostess gift!
Toni C says
Ahhhh! I love these! I have some terracotta coloured polymer clay that I haven’t been sure how to use, I could probably stamp them with Onyx Black ink. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cynthia says
Your’re welcome Toni! Using the terracotta polymer clay with the onxy black ink would look great!
Rebecca Ednie says
What a great idea! Love it!
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Cynthia says
Thank you, Rebecca!
Kari Treddenbarger says
Plant Markers. I Like it. Great work.
Cynthia says
Thank you, Kari!
super stick chick says
Sweet idea and so well done. A prefect gift for my gardening and foodie friends.
Cynthia says
Thank you, June! These little cuties will make a perfect gift!
Cheryl Bennett says
Such cute tags!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Cheryl!
Jody T says
Awesome! Now I need to make some!
Cynthia says
Thank you, Jody, you will love them! Easy project!
Valgerdur R. says
Oh my goodness! What a creative project and fantastic use of Altenew stamps andTombow Markers! Really lovely and fun! Thank you for sharing!
Cynthia says
Thanks, Valgerdur!
Cassandra Noyes says
I love what you did with this stamp set!
Cynthia says
Thanks Cassandra!
Arianna Barbara says
Wow!!!! Your project is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing DIY! I’ll try to do it! : )
Cynthia says
Thanks Arianna, give it a try, you’ll love it!
Bev Karolak says
What an awesome project! Love those cute little tags! I’m going to try this! 🙂
Cynthia says
Thanks Bev, these are fun to make!
Connie MacFarlane says
Love this great project Cynthia! Thanks for the instructions and inspiration.
Cynthia says
Thank you! Connie!
Joyce mcintosh says
What a great idea! Seein your tags has given me ideas for all sorts of projects.
Lisa Stolp says
What a great project! A great gift too.
Jen shears says
These are fantastic! I’ve considered making garden markers before but these are so much cuter than I had envisioned!! Thanks for the inspiration!
barb macaskill says
What a wonderful idea!! I think this would make a lovely housewarming or hostess gift! Maybe even wedding favors with the Bride and Groom’s name on the back of them!! So many ideas now!!! TFS!
Andrea1702 says
What a fabulous project! These would make wonderful gifts, too!
Marsha S. says
What a cute idea! I might have to make some!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Kathy Britain says
Very cute!Thank you for sharing!
Teresa Doyle says
Oh my these are so sweet! Love these!
BeverlyBL says
Your pots and markers are all so cute. When I get my pots painted will you write the herb names on them for me (joking). Your writing is just beautiful (not joking).
Cynthia says
Thank you so much, Beverly. I would love to do the handwriting on your pots!
Rosali says
This is such a CUTE project!! Thanks so much for sharing, love it!
Jeannie H says
Thank you for sharing the how to for this project. It is beautiful. Love your script on the flower pots. Gorgeous.
Joan m says
I just love the plant markers! I grow herbs and house plants and give them as gifts. Now i have a beautiful way to make them look so cute. Thank you for sharing and for your inspiration
Marianne says
How fun! These planters are so cute!
Kristen says
What an ingenious idea! Wonderful coloring with beautiful results!
Patty Beers says
What a cute idea. I love the little plant markers. Great gift idea.
Nana Griffin says
What a lovely project. These turned out so nice.
Helen Gullett says
WOW…. what an amazing and creative way of creating gift tags. LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing the steps 🙂
Sharon Gabel says
OMG! Who knew one could make these?
Sue D says
Love this idea!!
Sandy Small says
Cute idea! Thanks for sharing.
Therese says
Such a unique and fun project! Love it!
Chelsea Cooper says
great to see a project other than cards – a fun, unique project!
KraftyChick says
Very creative – love this project!! Great for gifts too! TFS and joining in the blog hop!
Laura Greig says
What an awesome idea, just wonderful!
carol says
Oh my stars! Talk about a fun, practical and oh so pretty project! Your little tags are darling! Thank you for the inspiration (and the additions to my ever-expanding wish list!)
~carol
KimberlyRae says
Love your collab project! Creative and Fun!
Marcia Harrington says
Awesome!! Great ideas!!
Linsey R says
These are so super sweet and unique! I absolutely adore this project and find it very inspiring! Thank you so much for being a part of this special hop, Cynthia!! You are so talented!!! 🙂
Cynthia says
Thank you!
Kari D says
What an amazing project and gift! THANKS for the incredible inspiration!
Daylene S says
Wow! I would never have thought to use these markers with Polymer clay! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Amber H. says
What a cute project!
Hildy says
Fun idea. Thanks for Sharing a cool idea
ANN GREENE says
These ideas are so stinking cute. I love it.
Rachel Vass says
Fabulous Ideas, so much inspiration.
Teresa Godines says
Cleaver and fun projects. Thanks for the inspiration
Keeway Tsao says
Love the idea! One of my favorite stamp sets. Thanks for sharing!
Piroska Czakó-Radványi says
Great idea, never thought of that
Taunya Butler says
This is such a clever and super awesome project – such a good idea!! This would make a wonderfully sweet gift for my gardener friends!! You are such a genius – love it!!
Jean Marmo says
Such fun! Love this!
Berina Febin says
The plant markers are lovely!! So cute too!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Lydine Arriola says
Fabulous project! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly Holt says
Another great way to use clay, thanks for sharing. Super cute!!