These clever painted pot ideas are going to inspire you to create something new from something old.
Take an old pot orplanterand use any of these ideas to give your pot a new look.
Just ensure that the pot you plan to paint doesn’t have any cracks or broken-off pieces.
Delia Creates
Delia Creates
There are all different types of projects here for any style of home.
These painted pot ideas include tutorials on how to transform terracotta, plastic, and ceramic pots.
Many different types of paint are used, including acrylic, chalk, and spray paint.
Homey Oh My
The pots are painted a solid color and then simple designs are added.
It’s a super easy technique that looks great when it’s finished.
A white and blue paint is used here and it creates a lovely pattern.
Mad in Crafts
Chalkboard Painted Pots
Lia Griffith
This project couldn’t be any easier!
Paint a terracotta pot withchalkboard paintand let it dry.
Painted Hearts Planter
The Crafted Life
How cute is this painted pot?
Alana Jones-Mann
It’s painted black and then a special technique is used to get the little hearts painted on.
This is a quick project that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
For Kids
Rainbow Flower Pots
These pots are so vibrant!
Lia Griffith
If you want to really liven up an old pot, this is a great tutorial to follow.
A colorful coat of paint is added to the pots and then comes the real fun.
Glitter is added to the pot for the final touch.
DIY Candy
It can also be done on terracotta pots with the same glitzy result.
This painted pot technique is easy, fast, and fabulous.
Green is chosen here, but you could choose a more neutral color if you like.
The Crafted Life
There are lots of tips here on how to prepare your plastic pot before painting.
The wavy lines add a bunch of character, making each pot unique.
Splatter Planter
You’re going to fall in love with these splatter planters.
DIY Candy
They start off as plain clay pots and then are transformed into something truly special.
You could use any color of acrylic paint you like to put your own spin on it.
Then trace the words with a small paintbrush or paint pen.
Artsy Fartsy Mama
This makes a great housewarming gift but really works for any occasion.
A dry brush and some sandpaper are used to give it this look.
Embellishments are also added, taking it to the next level.
Garden Therapy
Moss-Covered Clay Pots
Refresh Restyle
Create these adorable bee-themed moss covered clay pots with this fun tutorial.
You’ll use paint for all parts of this pot, even the moss.
There’s even a video to help you out with the painting.
Hungarican Journey
That’s exactly what this project does, with the help of embossing cream.
Terracotta pots are taken and a special kind of paint is used to get this coastal look.
They’re meant to be imperfect, so don’t worry too much about getting the details right.
The Merrythought
Rubber Band Pot Painting
We Can Make Anything
What a clever idea!
Doily Flower Pots
Freutcake
This is such a unique way to decorate your terracotta flower pots.
White paint is used here to create a classic look.
A Beautiful Mess
Sustain My Craft Habit
Inexpensive terracotta pots and some specialty paint is used to create this marbling effect.
It’s all done with a brush, no messy dipping required.
You’ll learn step-by-step how to paint on the marbling and seal your final pot.
The Merrythought
Chalk Paint Terracotta Pots
The Spruce
Chalk paintis a neat way to transform a pot or planter.
You’ll also learn how to get this two-color ombre effect.
You’ll then use colorful paint to paint the entire pot.
The Inspired Hive
As a finishing touch, paint markers are used for those dashes and dots.
Paint and a paintbrush could easily be used instead.
This one is created by using vinyl to create the negative space.
The Navage Patch
Vintage Floral Dot Planter
Persia Lou
Check out this beauty!
This beautiful floral tile pattern is made completely out of dots that you paint on the pot.
There’s even a video included to help you get your painting job just right.
Refresh Restyle
Mini Face Planters
Sugar & Cloth
Add some whimsy to your pots with these mini face planters.
Porcelain paint as well as a porcelain paint marker is used to decorate the cute little faces.
Gilded Succulent Pots
These gilded succulent pots are going to look great in your home.
Refresh Restyle
Unique items are added to create the negative space before the whole thing is sprayed with spray paint.
Faux Ceramic Planter
Mod Podge Rocks!
Acrylic paint, watercolors, and Mod Podge gloss create a ceramic-punch in look to any plain terracotta pot.
Cherished Bliss
Trophy Planters
Aww Sam
These painted planters highlight the small accomplishments that sometimes takes a big effort.
These are ceramic trophies that are then painted colorful colors with craft paint.
The letters are stickers, but you could also hand-paint them on.
Artsy Chicks Rule
Stained Concrete Planter
Pick up an inexpensive concrete planter for this project.
A color stain instead of paint is painted on the planter.
A fresh coat of paint really transforms them!
We Can Make Anything
Stenciled Flower Pots
Little Red Window
Write a message on these stenciled flower pots.
Pick a color that you love as the base color and then use vinyl to create a stencil.
Paint within the lines and you have a one-of-a-kind painted pot ready for its flower.
Freutcake
Punny Flower Pots
Projects With Kids
Who doesn’t love a good pun?
If you do, you’re going to love these clever painted flower pots.
They’re painted in bright colors and then alphabet stencils are used to create the words.
Sustain My Craft Habit
You could use your own colors to really make it your own.
This is a great project for any size of planter or pot.
Domestically Blissful
Salvaged Living
The Spruce
Dream a Little Bigger
Sparkle Living
Persia Lou
Sugar & Cloth
Delia Creates
Mod Podge Rocks!
Aww Sam
Persia Lou
Repurpose and Upcycle
Little Red Window
DIY Passion
Projects With Kids
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