How to Make Super-Easy, Beautiful Flower Pens

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to show gratitude to the moms and teachers who inspire and guide our children. A handmade gift, like these charming flower pen pots, adds a personal touch and lets them know how much they’re valued. These thoughtful creations are simple, beautiful, and functional—a win-win for everyone!

Handmade gifts are a heartfelt way to say “thank you,” and flower pen pots make a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. Whether for Teacher Appreciation Week or Mother’s Day, these colorful and creative gifts are a joy to make and a pleasure to give.

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Flower Pen Pots

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Medium-sized clay flower pots
• Floral tape
• Hot glue gun and sticks
• Empty washed yogurt cup (or small plastic cup- like solo cups)
• Pens (about two packs) Red, Blue and Black
• A large bag of beans (or whatever you plan to fill the pot with)
• Silk flowers (three bunches)
• Wire cutter
• Print out the pre-made note cards below
• Variety of acrylic paint
• Paint brushes
• Palettes (paper plates, muffin tins or actual palettes)

Step 1: Painting the Pot

Start by painting your flower pots in bright, cheerful colors. I recommend using acrylic paint, it’s just so easy to clean up! Let your little artists choose their favorite shades, and provide palettes to make the process easy and mess-free. You may want to provide an apron, smock or old t-shirt for the more exuberant artists!

Step 2: Assembling the Flower Pens

Making flower pens is simple and satisfying:

1. Cut the silk flower stems, leaving about 2–3 inches below each flower.
2. Remove the leaves and attach them loosely beneath the flower for coverage.
3. Secure the flower to the pen with a small piece of floral tape.
4. Wrap floral tape tightly around the entire pen, starting at the top and working down, then back up for extra stability.

Step 3: Preparing the Pots

To keep the pens upright and organized, hot glue a small yogurt container (or small solo type cup) inside each flower pot to cover the drain hole. Fill the pots with beans to hold the pens in place. Other filler options include coffee beans, rocks, or decorative beads.

Step 4: Adding the Final Touch

Print or create personalized notes for each pot with messages like:

• “You are awesome!”
• “Thank you for all you do!”
• “Here’s a hug for you!”

Tape these notes to the pen caps, which can double as cardholders. Plant the flower pens in the bean-filled pots, and your thoughtful gift is ready to brighten a teacher’s day!

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Looking for more great handmade crafts?

• Thumb Print Note Cards
• Sweet Butterfly Pens
• Three Fall Owl Crafts For Kids
• Quick, Cool Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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