Fun and Easy DIY Spring Teapot Decoration

Do you need a cute little springtime decoration to brighten up your kitchen? A unique yet inexpensive gift for a friend? This fun and easy DIY spring teapot decoration might be exactly what you’re looking for!

I struggle each year with the timing for spring decorating. It is a little depressing when the house is decked out for spring but there’s a foot of snow outside. Since March is the the snowiest month in Colorado, that’s normally how it goes. Still, I couldn’t resist any longer and it’s definitely spring at our house! So… now what???

I decided a trip to the thrift store would be just the thing. It’s a treasure hunt that so often turns into a fun project on the side. That’s exactly what happened today.

The number of teapots on the shelves in a thrift store always amazes me.  My theory is that while they are just adorable, they are rarely used here anymore. With coffee makers having a tea setting these days, they are becoming a thing of the past.  After dusting around them in the china cabinet year after year, they finally end up here. Lucky for me, today was no exception. So with 3 little pots in hand and a few teacups as well, I headed home for an afternoon of crafting.

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Spring Teapot Decoration Supply List

• Thrift store Teapot (You can easily use your Grandmother’s vintage teapot since there will be nothing changed on the pot itself.)
• Preserved Moss
• Greenery and flowers
• Ribbon or lace
• Twine
• Small bunnies, birds, or nests
• Gift tags (See below)
• Single hole punch
• Scissors
• Thick cardboard (A chinet paper plate is perfect!)
• Glue gun
• Spray Adhesive

Instructions

Step 1 – Remove the lid and trace the opening of the teapot or the lid itself onto a piece of cardboard or a paper plate. You will need to make adjustments when cutting out your template. If using the lid, cut it a little larger to allow for the lip. If using the pot, a little smaller for the same reason.

Step 2 – Using your glue gun, add enough moss to cover the template surface with a bit of overhang. You can add additional moss as needed later.

Step 3 – Glue in flowers or small stems to enhance the look. Spray lightly with the spray adhesive to keep the moss from shedding.

Step 4 -Add a few dots of glue to the bottom of your bunny, bird, or chick and attach it to the mossy surface of the template.

Step 5 – Add a ribbon or lace to the neck of the teapot. Make sure it is long enough to glue each end to other. This prevents damaging the pot itself with glue. Once the ribbon is in place, you can add additional flowers or other spring elements directly to the ribbon.

Step 6 – Print and cut out your tags. Use your hole punch to add a small opening for your twine. Work the twine through and tie a knot at the top of the tag. Attach it with a bow to your teapot handle.

Step 7 – Place your template on top. If you are giving it as a gift, use your glue gun and put a light ring of glue inside the lip of the teapot. If it is your own decoration and your using a treasured family heirloom, skip the glue!

Finishing Touches

As you put your teapot together, keep in mind where it will be displayed or who you’ll be giving it to. This one will be staying right here. It is a part of my Springtime Coffee Bar and it’s just perfect there! Check it out with the link above.

This pot is for a friend who cannot make it for Easter this year. Her favorite color is green and I was thrilled to find this one. I added a bit of yellow to give it an extra pop.

My last pot is a combo. This one is for an actual tea drinker. Although she often brews her own mix, I included one of her favorite packaged tea bags. I used a nest for this one since it can be easily removed and I know she will use the cup. The rest of the bags are nestled inside and I know she will love it!

Free Spring Labels

The spring labels below can be used to dress up your new decoration or as a gift tag for someone else. It will print as an 8 x 10. Although most of the printables I share are meant for my subscribers, this one is free to everyone. No need for a password. Simply click the print button below the image.

Shop Teapots

If you are not a thrift store shopper and Grandma left her vintage teapot to your cousin, I’ve got you covered! You’ll find all the other supplies you’ll need in the links below as well.

Shop Supplies

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