DIY Hand Painted Terracotta Pots
05 October
It is truly surprising how the cost of planters can quickly add up when you are looking to add some potted flowers to your outdoor spaces.
What may seem like a simple pot for your plants often comes with a hefty price tag. But fear not, I have an easy and cost-effective way to add personalized planters without breaking the bank.
Terracotta pots are an inexpensive option and their simple and unadorned design makes them a perfect canvas for creative embellishments, allowing for personalization at a minimal cost.
Today, I am sharing how you can transform humble terracotta pots into unique pieces through simple hand-painting techniques. There are no rules, no patterns, and there is absolutely no "right way" to do this project!
DIY Hand Painted Terracotta Pots
I have been working on a makeover of my back patio and I shared some Ideas for a Boho Patio that included this inspirational photo.
Source: Enter My Attic
When I saw this photo, I remembered that I have several terracotta pots that are prime candidates for a makeover like this!
Here are two that I started with.
I wiped the outside of the pots down so the paint had a clean surface to adhere to, and then I drew a simple scallop design along the top edge of one (you can use a jar to trace out a pattern if you prefer).
I used plain white craft paint and painted the scallops and painted the bottom half of the other one solid white.
I painted another one with triangles and dots, one with a solid white rim and a stripe, and one solid white one. They definitely are not perfect paint jobs but I like the imperfect look 😊
They look really cute all grouped together with mums and Johnny Jump-Ups (or Pansies) planted in them.
Check out the other patio makeover posts:
I hope you enjoyed this post and are inspired to add some hand-painted terracotta pots to your collection.
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 05 October
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DIY & Crafts
Very cute! A little paint does wonders for terra cotta!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Tania! What kind of paint did you use? I love how opaque it is!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tania, I just used regular craft paint and a sponge brush!
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Love your pots Tania...you must have a steady hand to paint all that free hand! Where did you get that chicken wire cloche? I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Florence! I don't remember where I got the cloche, I've had it forever. I think it would be pretty easy to make one though!
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Your pots turned out great Tania! Love that cloche too!
ReplyDeleteI really love these, Tania...your pots turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI love how those came out! Great way to dress up the pots. Gives me some crafty ideas, hmmm :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa, I'm glad you got some ideas! :o)
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Hello Tania, beautiful pots. By craft paint, do you mean acrylic paint? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes ☺️
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