Obviously this isn't an entirely child led craft (which I personally feel is fine as long as the majority of projects you do are child led – it's all about finding a balance!) but I wanted the present for parents to be a little thank you from me as well for entrusting their children's care to me throughout the year.I'm really pleased with how they turned out and I think they look quite festive!

There are a couple of things to let you know though if you want to make some of your own.

Here's what you need….

You can use any size terracotta pot, I chose small ones as I had quite a few to purchase so it helped to keep it a budget friendly gift.

When using plain terracotta pots you will need to seal the inside first with a waterproof membrane or your pot will not hold water well and the plant will probably only last a few weeks. We also painted a layer on the outside as an undercoat. You'll find it at your local hardware store and it's not expensive in a small tin.