Unleash Your Creativity: 27 Easy Clay Pot Crafts To Try
There are so many different things you can do with terracotta clay pots! Check out these creative clay pot crafts for tons of ideas!
Clay pot crafts are fun and creative to add uniqueness and character to your home or outdoor space. Whether you’re buying them at the Dollar Store, the hardware store, craft stores, or just have some extra ones laying around your backyard – they are so easy to find!
Using terracotta pots, the possibilities for clay pot ideas are endless. With a little imagination and some crafting supplies, you can transform a plain clay pot into a work of art.
Getting creative with clay pots is a great way to create decor for your home or backyard! The stackable design of these pots allows for fantastic combinations of shapes, sizes, and colors. Not to mention, transforming terracotta pots is so much fun.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner looking for a fun new hobby, there’s no shortage of ways to get creative with these versatile vessels. From colorful flower pots to whimsical clay pot designs, the options are truly endless. Give one of these fun ideas a try and see what clay pot creations you can come up with!
Creative Clay Pots To Try
Lace Covered Pot
Learn how to cover a plain terra cotta pot with lace with this easy tutorial! This lace-covered planter craft is simple and fast and looks great with any decor style.
Painted Pots with DIY Plant Labels
Need to label the plants in your garden or herb garden? Make these easy DIY plant labels using oven-baked clay, letter stamps, and copper wire. Combine it with a simple clay pot painted white for a fun look!Â
Gold Foil Painted Clay Pots
Learn how to use gold leaf on small terracotta pots! These fun DIY gold leaf planters look great on shelves or on a window sill. They are a great DIY to bring in the summer!
Rustic Terra Cotta Pot with Book
 If you love the look of rustic decor, you'll love these DIY decoupage terracotta pots! Use old book pages, mod podge, and some chalk paint to give plain ol' terracotta planters a rustic look. These rustic planters are made with vintage book pages and look great indoors or out!
Rope Wrapped Planters
Need a quick and easy Mother’s Day gift? Try out these rope planters. All I did was wrap large terracotta pots with rope and then painted them with spray paint!
How To Age A Clay Terracotta Pot
If you crave the antique charm for old pots, you’ll love this fun project. Lindsey figured out how to make terra cotta pots look aged by using simple white paint and dark wax.Â
DIY Marbled Pots
Looking to refresh your old terra cotta pots without breaking the bank on trendy and larger modern pots? Give this great craft idea a try with a marble effect on your pots using spray paint in just a matter of minutes.
Floral Terracotta Pots with Mod Podge and Napkins
Transform your outdoor space into a captivating oasis with these floral terracotta pots using Mod Podge and inexpensive napkins with fun designs. These make a great gift or you can use them to spruce up your own patio like Sarah did.Â
From intricate patterns to vibrant blooms, these terracotta clay pots allow you to bring your wildest botanical dreams to life.
Stenciled Clay Pots
Discover how stencils can be used to make beautiful distressed clay pots for your front porch! This beginner-friendly fun craft can be tailored to your liking because you can use any stencil you want!
Painting Terracotta Pots with Rainbow Ombre
If you're looking for fun crafts, why not try painting flower pots? Not only is it a fun activity for both children and adults, but it also makes for a great gift or decor piece. The rainbow ombre design makes it perfect for someone without crafting skils or kids because they are abstract and don't need to be perfect.Â
Painted Striped Planter
With a little creativity, a terra cotta pot, paint, brushes, glue gun, and a few other crafting supplies that you probably already have on hand, you can give new life to a plain Dollar Store planter.
Aimee's simple makeover tips make this DIY project perfect for any budget! She uses a faux plant in the pot when she's finished, but you could also use something real if you prefer.
Funny Saying Clay Pots
Create these quirky plant displays using Dollar Store supplies. I just love the funny sayings like "Pot it like it's hot" and "Aloe from the other side". It's a quick and easy way to add a touch of style (and humor) to your home while showcasing your favorite plants.
Clay Pot Lighthouse Bird Feeder
Discover the process of crafting a plain clay pot lighthouse that doubles as a bird feeder for your garden. This adorable outdoor DIY project is simple enough for kids to help with, making it a delightful spring and summer crafts activity.
Mod Podge and Fabric Clay Pot
Elevate your spring crafting with these easy Mod Podge terra cotta clay pots adorned with lovely fabric. This perfect project is easy and ideal for creating container gardens or as a thoughtful gift idea.
Pencil Painted Flower Pot for Teacher Gift
Looking for a gift for your favorite teacher for back to school, end of the year, or teacher appreciation day? Look no further! The DIY clay pot craft is painted to look like a pencil! It looks so cute on your teacher's desk or as decoration in the classroom. It's a fantastic and simple way to express your appreciation.
Halloween Painted Terracotta Flower Pots
If you're searching for a last-minute Halloween craft idea, you'll love this one! These delightful painted Halloween terracotta flower pots look like so much fun to make! There's a mini Frankenstein, a vampire, and a ghost!
Paper Napkin Decoupage on Clay Pot
Here's another idea with the paper napkins and Mod Podge. Elevate plain clay pots with the art of decoupaged paper napkins, effortlessly adding pretty patterns and designs that will make them eye-catching in any room.
Stacked Terra Cot Pots for Mini Christmas
Try creating a set of stacked terra cotta pot trees to infuse your Christmas decorations with the cozy and charming Scandinavian style. These painted pots, adorned with delightful folk-like patterns in two traditional colors, not only bring joy while making them but also make for a delightful display during the holiday season.
Painted Easter Clay Pots
This adorable simple clay pot craft for Easter is one of my favorite ideas! These serve as perfect decorations for your home during the Easter season. Additionally, these crafts make beautiful gifts for your loved ones.
Mushrooms from Clay Pots
Enhance the charm of your garden area with these cute clay pot mushrooms. Discover how to transform ordinary clay pots into captivating and colorful pieces of art that will add a lot of charm to your garden.
Mini Bird Bath from Clay Pots
I love this mini bird bath that Sarah created for her deck using clay pots! She put it near their bird feeder to provide hydration for visiting birds. They also share tips on sealing painted pots and the reasons behind this important step.
White Washed Terracotta Pots
Learn the secrets to achieving a charming aged or whitewashed look on terra cotta pots in minutes using inexpensive dollar-store finds and acrylic paint.Â
This DIY project is perfect for Easter table home decor or sprucing up your front porch this spring. You can also scale it up for larger clay pot crafts typically used on patios and porches.
Citronella Candles in Mini Clay Pots
Pesky bugs need not spoil the fun for those hosting summer parties or spending time outdoors. Creating DIY terracotta citronella candles is a breeze with this step-by-step tutorial.Â
How To Paint Terra Cotta Pots
The colorful terra cotta pots are so cute! Anyone can appreciate the affordable price point of terracotta pots, right? The best part is that these cheap pots can be painted in any desired color, making them ideal for budget-friendly and customizable decor pieces.
Fruit Painted Terra Cotta Pots
Elevate the charm of your patio with DIY fruit terra cotta pots, offering a vibrant and playful touch to your outdoor decor. Plant your favorite succulents or herbs in these delightful pots. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have these eye-catching pots ready to showcase in no time, providing a colorful accent to your patio in this warmer weather.
Christmas Pots with Printable Wrap
Get ready to add extra joy to your Christmas decor this season with Stephanie's amazing Christmas printable terra cotta pot wraps. This festive and fun design is the perfect way to add some color and cheer to your living room, dining room, or workspace. Just print them out, cut them out, and wrap them around your flower pot! What a cute gift idea too!
Clay Pot Wreath for Fall
Creating a warm and inviting home can come at a low cost, and Cindy is here to show us how! A budget-friendly faux terracotta wreath is the perfect addition to any front door, and it can be made using inexpensive peat pots and dollar-store supplies. What a creative use of mini clay pots!Â
There are so many different things you don’t do with clay pots, right?! Which one of these fun clay pot crafts was your favorite?