Cute “Tulips” are fun attractions in the garden
It’s amazing how many pretty garden projects can be accomplished with a simple wood or metal object and a can of spray paint. When I began looking for little ways to add some character to my garden–things I could do on my own that didn’t cost too much– bundt pan flowers were one of the first crafts I made.
Later, when I began selling my dish flowers at craft shows, I decided to use the bundt pan flowers to decorate my booth display. I couldn’t believe how many people tried to buy them from me! I never even glued them down to the stem so they could be taken apart and packed into boxes afterwards.
They are light weight and so versatile. Use them as spring decor for a special occasion, like a birthday, or a luncheon around Easter or Mother’s Day. The bundt pan itself can even be filled with candies or seeds and garden gloves…anything to fit a theme. They make great gifts that someone can take home and put out in the garden.
Using bundt pan flowers in the garden
When spray-painted, bundt pan flowers really stand out and are easy to see. From a distance, they look like tulips. Lining up three or more together in the garden makes a nice artistic impression. The only downside is that they will fill up with water. If that’s something you don’t like, I suggest drilling a couple drainage holes in the bottom, or simply displaying your bundt pan flowers under a covered porch or patio.
An old bundt cake pan makes a cute planter as well. After drilling those drainage holes, just fill it with dirt and your favorite flowers, and voila! (Tip: select smaller varieties of flowers like marigolds or lobelia)
Directions: How to make easy bundt pan flowers
Time from start to finish: 1/2 hour -1 hour depending on how many you’re making
MATERIALS: Bundt cake pan Support “stem” (metal candle stand, or ceramic vase) Drop cloth (or newspapers) Fine grain sand paper (360 -600 grit) Glue (E-600, GE Silicone II) Spray paint (your favorite color)
Directions:
Old bundt cake pans are found at thrift stores or garage sales. It won’t matter if it’s got a few dents or dings…they won’t be too obvious when painted.
Candle stands make a better looking “stem”, and are in pretty good supply at thrift stores. But other things could work also, like a tall, narrow ceramic vase.
Use the sandpaper to lightly scuff the surface on the inside and outside of pan. Because of the shiny surface, a light scuffing with fine grit sandpaper will help the paint to stick. You may also wish to use a spray-paint Primer, but that’s up to you. I typically don’t on little projects like this to keep the cost down. If you plan to give it as a gift, then you might wanna go the extra mile and use a primer.
Place a drop cloth down to protect the surface and anything near by from getting over spray. Choose your favorite spray paint color and use according to directions on the can. When the paint is thoroughly dry, glue the bundt pan to stem piece. If it will be used outside, use a glue suited for outdoor conditions like E-6000 or GE Silicone II.
Conclusion:
Bundt pan flowers are so cute for lawn and garden decor, or just on the front porch among your potted plants. They’re easy to make and have a big impact for such a simple, low cost project. If you make some for yourself, please share your photos with me and I’ll show them off to the whole world!
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