Pineapple Planter & Mother's Day Card

Kid with pineapple on her head. Plus mother's day card and planter — Pineapple Planter for mom.

Since the 17th century, pineapples have been the universal symbol of welcome and hospitality in America and Europe. Because they were incredibly rare and expensive at the time, serving a pineapple was a major show of generosity. It was the “crowning” piece of a banquet table! Is the beginning of tropical fruit season. Why not wrap all this up in a beautiful planter? Add a caring Mother’s Day card to finish the gift!

Materials Needed

Clay pot
Acrylic paint in white, green, and yellow
Paint brush
Paper towels
Water
Black permanent marker

1. On the place mat, use the white paint to coat the pot. Let dry.
Rinse the paintbrush in the cup of water, then dry it on the paper towel.

2. Paint two coats of the yellow paint on the outside of the pot and let it dry completely.

3. Use the green paint to coat the inside of the pot and the rim.

4. Use a black permanent marker to draw little “x” s spaced around the yellow area around the pot to make it look like a pineapple .

Mother’s Day Card

Now for the card to top it off! You can make a card using a sheet of construction paper folded in half. Draw something colorful on the outside (like a pineapple!) with markers or crayons.

Then, write something nice on the inside. You know what works? Mom’s very own pineapple poem!