Bejeweled Skeleton Planter

We're excited to share another faux ceramic Halloween craft that will elevate your decor without spending a lot.


But this time we're adding a little glitz and glam!


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Here are the supplies you will need:

Total Cost: $7.50/skull head + $1/paint and $1/baking soda + $12/jewels


Start by mixing the baking soda and acrylic paint with your Zibra Round Brush. I used a 50/50 ratio of paint to baking soda. The more baking soda you add, the more texture your skull will have. 


Apply a generous amount of paint to your skull. You may need 2 coats depending on how thick you apply the paint. Let dry between coats.


Once paint is dry you're all ready for your final step!


Grab you're hot glue gun and start gluing your pearls and rhinestones into the eyes of the skull. Depending on how much bejewel you like, add to one or both eyes. You can find the jewels in the jewelry section at your local craft store. I picked mine up at Michaels. 


Your project is now complete! Fill it with flowers, moss, or spooky Halloween stems and you're ready to style it!

Ideas on where to place your planter(s): bar cart, entry table, front porch, patio or even a centerpiece to your dining table. 

We hope you enjoyed this step by step DIY to making your own Halloween skull planter(s). If you make your own tag us on Instagram @zibrapainting or use the hashtag #zibrainspo. We love to see what you create! 

Follow us on Instagram for more DIY inspo and pin the image below on Pinterest to refer back to. 

Happy Crafting! 

- Brie @ the Zibra Crew

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