Dress up your yard or porch with these quick and easy decorative DIY garden mushrooms. This project is simple so the whole family can help.
DIY Painted Garden Mushrooms Project

Dress up your garden or porch with these DIY garden mushrooms. They’re quick and easy to make, and lightweight so you can move them to different parts of your yard. Use any old pots you have on hand or, for a faster project, buy pre-painted pots and add the painted dots. This project is great for kids, too!
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DIY Garden Mushrooms Materials:
- 2 to 3 round terra cotta pots in various sizes
- 2 to 3 round terra cotta drain plates (each 3 to 5 inches wider than the bottom of matching pot)
- Spray paint, in white, and in choice of colors for mushroom tops
- White acrylic craft paint
- Waterproof clear paint- on or spray sealer
- 2-inch-wide round sponge or spouncer
- Small paintbrush
- Epoxy or waterproof outdoor glue (optional)
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Find a good spot to display your DIY garden mushrooms. They’re lightweight and they can be moved to add color to different parts of your yard.
Backyard Tip: Want even taller mushrooms? Paint more pots in various sizes and stack them. Place a drain plate on top of each stack.
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