Terra cotta clay pots are a classic and traditional way of displaying flowers and plants, but why always stick with what’s common? Branch out and spice up your terra cotta clay pots with these unique and creative ideas. They are easy-to-do, and they will impress and dazzle your guests.
Splatter Paint
If you want to get a little messy and fun with your pots, then try this out. Take a few colors of paint and dribble them down the sides of your pot. Let it try and then turn the pot over. You’ll have a lovely mixture of colors, and it’s very eye-catching!
Rustic Wood Feel
Add a rustic wood feel to your terra cotta plants. Gather a few branches from your backyard or the local park. Then, use a branch clipper to cut them down to your preferred size. Use a strong adhesive to glue these pieces to your clay pot. It’ll make for a very creative look!
Bright Painted Pots
Paint your terra cotta pots with bright colors to really ring in the spring/summer time. Find more details here.
Stencil Designs
For and easy and quick touch up, use stencils to add a nice decorative pattern to your pots. Choose fun variations or use the same theme for multiple pots – the choice is yours!
Learn more here.
Label Your Pots
For those of you who grow your own plants and herbs, paint the base of your pot with black chalkboard paint. After letting it try, you can write label each pot to correspond with a specific herb. This is a great way for you to keep track of your homegrown garden.
Street Number
Use a terra cotta pot to signify your street number or address. It helps guests find your home faster, especially if your street number isn’t already clear.
Ombre
Ombrés aren’t just for hair. They can be be used for pots as well. Use metallic spray paint to create a wonderful blend and gradient of colors. For more details, click here.
Balancing Act
This might take longer than the other projects, but it’s well worth the effort. The result is simply stunning.
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Here’s a neat video on how to create a herringbone design for your pots:
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