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DIY Terracotta Pots Decorating Ideas

There are so many things to do with clay pots other than planting!  Here you will find exciting and creative clay pot decorating ideas along with DIY terracotta pot crafts.

What can you make out of clay pots?

Clay pots are a wonderful base for all types of clay pot decorating ideas. The clay pots come in a variety of sizes from very tiny to large clay pot planters.

Here are some crafts you can make out of clay pots: 

Holiday Decorations

  • Snowmen look so cute and ready for winter
  • Christmas trees made with clay pots decreasing in size are so pretty
  • Wreaths with terracotta pots look like spring is in the air
  • 4th of July Centerpiece helps to celebrate the summer holiday
  • Thanksgiving turkey is adorable and ready to decorate the dinner table
  • And more!

Home Decor

  • Clay pot lighthouse looks beautiful indoors or out
  • Crazy plant holder with its topsy turvy clay pots is so whimsical
  • Mini S’more maker will make anytime feel like making camping treats
  • Heater, an amazing way to keep warm with clay pots and other supplies
  • And more!

Decorative Clay Pots

  • Mod Podge pretty napkins for a romantic look
  • Shells can be glued on to match a beach theme
  • Mosaic tiles look classy when glued and grouted on the clay pots
  • Paint using many different techniques for a modern look
  • And more!

Learn how to decorate clay pots for the purpose of using them as beautiful planters with the tutorials and directions below.  Once the clay pots are decorated with paint, mod podge, shells or in other ways, they make lovely and unique plant containers.

The DIY terracotta pot ideas makes these simple and plain clay pots into beautiful and decorative planters for indoor houseplants.  Imagine terracotta pots painted with poured paint, or perhaps decorated with beautiful napkins and Mod Podge. 

The finished clay pots can be sprayed with sealant to be used as decorative outdoor planters as well!

So scroll down and explore the wonderful ways to decorate clay pots for so many uses around the home. Or skip on over to our kids' clay pot decorating page!  Get the whole family involved!

DIY Terracotta Pots Decorating Ideas

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4th of July Centerpiece

4th of July Centerpiece

Turn a clay pot with DIY red, white and blue flowers into a cute patriotic centerpiece for a picnic table. The Country Chic Cottage

Candle Space Heater

Candle Space Heater

Learn how to make candle space heater with clay pots, nuts, bolts and washers. Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel

Ceramic Pot Painting

Ceramic Pot Painting

Learn how to paint a ceramic flower pot with the drip method to beautify your home. Confessions of an Over Worked Mom

Clay Pot Christmas Trees

Clay Pot Christmas Trees

With simple craft supplies and clay pots, learn how to make clay pot Christmas trees. DIY Candy

Clay Pot Lighthouse

Clay Pot Lighthouse

Here is a fun summer project, learn how to make a clay pot lighthouse for your garden that also functions as a bird feeder. This outdoor project is so easy that even kids can make it. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Clay Pot Snowmen

Create this darling snowman and snowwonam with clay pots, buttons, sock. Easy, and even younger children can do this project. KinderArt

Clay Pot Turkey

Clay Pot Turkey

This easy Clay Pot turkey craft using a Terra cotta pot is the perfect Thanksgiving project for kids or adults too! Busy Creating Memories

Clay Pot Wreath

Clay Pot Wreath

Heathered Nest shares the how-to instructions on making a clay pot spring wreath. Heathered Nest

Decoupage Flower Pots with Pretty Napkins

Decoupage Flower Pots with Pretty Napkins

This easy craft adds beauty to your home by learning how to decoupage flower pots using napkins and Mod Podge. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Dog and Cat Treat Dispenser

What better way to store your dog and cat treats than with these creative treat dispensers. Free Craft Unlimited

Easter Egg Bouquet

Easter Egg Bouquet

Turn those plastic eggs into an adorable Easter Egg Bouquet with these instructions. Down Red Bud Drive

Fairy Garden

Fairy Garden

Here is an easy way to make a fairy garden. This DIY fairy house uses clay pots. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Friendly Spider

Friendly Spider

Whip up some budget-friendly Halloween decor by repurposing used a terracotta pot or if you need a new one pick one up at your local craft or dollar store. Creative Green Living

Mini Fire Pit

Mini Fire Pit

You can make s'mores all summer long with this simple-to-make DIY Mini Fire Pit! Artsy Fartsy Mama

Mod Podge Terra Cotta Pots with Fabric

Mod Podge Terra Cotta Pots with Fabric

This pot decorating tutorial will show how to decoupage flower clay pots with Mod Podge! It's easy and perfect for decor or gifts. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Mosaic Flower Pot

Mosaic Flower Pot

Learn how to make a mosaic flower pot using broken china, tile adhesive, grout and of course a clay flower pot. Crafty Gardener

Paint Poured Pots

Paint Poured Pots

In a few easy steps make cute paint poured flower pots to add color to your home or garden. Two Kids and A Coupon

Shell Flowerpots

Collect shells and use them to decorate a plain flower pot. Sand and Sisal

Sping Flower Painted Terracotta Pot

Sping Flower Painted Terracotta Pot

Create your own spring flower painted terracotta pots with this easy how to! Two Kids and A Coupon

Stenciled Clay Pot

Stenciled Clay Pot

Here’s how to stencil clay pots for your home and garden. DIY Candy

Terracotta Clay Pots Project

Terracotta Clay Pots Project

How to makeover clay pots to have an aged-look. The Country Chic Cottage

Textured Pots

Textured Pots

With flower pots and joint compound, add texture and an antique vintage look to the pots. Repurpose and Upcycle

Thanksgiving Turkey

This little clay pot turkey makes a great table decoration. BJ's Craft Supplies

Topsy Turvy Plant Tower

Topsy Turvy Plant Tower

Here is a tutorial on how to make a mini plant tower with clay pots. B4 and Afters





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