An unwrapped present is my blank canvas. It is where I let my creativity shine without even lifting a paintbrush or sculpting a lump of clay. When I found out about Well Preserved’s Pimp My Preserve in the spring, I was very disappointed that I missed out on a contest so right up my alley. Lucky for me, they are once again hosting the contest this year and I prepared my entry well ahead of submission deadline! I present you Dessert By Candy’s Pimp My Preserve Flower Pot!
I set a 250mL wide mouth mason jar inside a galvanized flower pot padded with shredded Aspen wood fibres. The jar lid is decked out with a riot of individual handmade blossoms. A chalkboard marker and matching lilac ribbon completes the look. I know it’s chilly outside but this bit of spring can hopefully remind us of warmer days when I made that vanilla apricot jam.
Gift wrap can sometimes be a little wasteful once the recipient undress the gift to reveal the present within. Well, I’m happy to tell you this design is in fact two gifts rolled into one! The flower pot and chalkboard marker can be reused to plant some small herb. Plucking fresh rosemary from your window sill is always a treat especially in the dead of winter.
A group of these flower pots would make a fantastic centre piece if you’re so inclined. I can see it being used in a spring wedding if you are already thinking of giving your guests homemade preserve as favours. Simply customize it with names of bride and groom written on the chalkboard.
I encourage you to check out other contest entries at Well Preserved’s Facebook page. If you need help with voting, here are some helpful tips and directions. Of course, if you want to totally make my day, vote for my little flower pot!
