Pot O' Gold

I started thinking about  March much to long ago.

Hoping that spring would come, I guess.

( We still have not had measurable snow this year.)    

I guess March will be a snow filled month.  But with a little {Luck}it will be warm and toasty inside.

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So back to my shelf.  I thought a Pot O' Gold would be a cute addition. 

 I found this Pot at a party store.
(This was not easy to find in the heart of Valentines season.  But they pulled one out for me.)

 Thinking this was to Blah.  I thought a little pizazz was necessary. 

 So out comes the Modge Podge and Glitter.

I stuck my hand in the pot and coated part of the pot in Modge podge.

Then sprinkled on glitter. 

Turn the post and repeat. 

I left the bottom plain so it would sit flat.

I let it dry for a bit and then touched it up with a little MP and glitter where needed.

For the gold I purchased mardi gras coins from the dollar store.
I tried to find just gold coins but they were no where to be found.
 Nothing a little spray paint can't handle.
To start I traced  the top of the pot o' gold onto a piece of paper. 
I laid coins on top of the pattern. 

The next layer was E6000 and a layer of coins stacked on top and in a little to make a pyramid type look.
I kept layering glue and coins until I reached the top.

For stability I used a grocery sack in the center to keep the coins from caving in until the glue was hard.
Let it dry over night.
Then next morning, Spray them gold.

I filled my pot with empty plastic sacks and sat eh gold on top.

Voila!
Pot O' Gold

Here are the links for other projects on my mantel.

Mantel

Vintage postcard 

Printable
Would make an adorable center piece on a table for your St. Patricks Day Dinner or a Mantle.

Adrienne