50 Easy Ideas For Painting Clay Pots

Check out these gorgeous rainbow flower pots. DIY Candy will show you how to paint these in just a few easy steps.

Make a terracotta pot design that looks like it was store-bought. These geometric shapes are easy to make using a common material.

Here's a unique way to dress up plain clay pots. The outside of the pot has lace wrapped around it.

It's a wonderful way to add texture and style.

This is such a sweet DIY Valentine’s gift, and totally unique. It’s an easy pot to make too.

Make fun geometric painted clay pots with different colors. These are sure to brighten up any room.

Get your glam on with these glitter flower pots. Choose different colors of metallic paint for your base coat, then finish with some sparkle.

These beautiful ombre terracotta pots will fit with just about every interior decor style. 

If you love quotes, then you'll love these super cute planters. They'll cheer you up with a funny saying and their bright colors.

We're treading into extraterrestrial territory here with this neat galaxy-like painted pot.

This metal leaf planter is a fun way to decorate a painted pot. You can make a set of them and just change the base color.

Ready to decorate your outdoor space?

Don't worry. These can be kept on a porch or in the garden since the paint supplies are specifically made for outdoor use.

Get ready to fool your guest with this high-end-looking pot. It mimics a piece this DIY'er purchased from a store.

The burlap collar adds a warm touch.

These plant pots have a simple design. Just place them on a window sill for the perfect indoor herb garden.

How about these adorable succulent planters? These sweet pots are super easy to make. Just make sure you’ve got some white acrylic paint on hand.

I'm a big fan of concrete –if you didn't know. But if it's winter where you are, making an actual concrete planter may not be an option.

This terracotta pot looks incredible with its faux concrete finish.

Here's a crafty way of getting around buying a pricey succulent pot.

This tutorial will show you how to make a pot inspired by a West Elm pot.

This painted pot tutorial will show you how to use a painted effect to get graduated coloring on a pot for an ombre effect. 

Nothing says spring more than flowers, so if it’s still chilly where you live, this tutorial will help pull you out of the gloom.

Take a look at the tutorial to see how to make these pretty little flower planters.

Have you heard of hydro-dipping? It's a fantastic technique for marbling an object. And it's unbelievably easy and mesmerizing to do.

But, of course, you'll have to check out the tutorial to see it for yourself. You'll be hooked, I'll warn ya!

Here are great gifts to make for the holidays since Buffalo plaid is classic and versatile. It's the type of gift you can give to anyone.

A simple and adorable idea for pot painting! These are quick and easy to make.

And the design certainly makes plain terracotta pots look much more inviting.

Here’s a nice idea for painting pots. Aren’t these soft and beautiful looking? Here’s an easy way to get a marbleized look on your planter.

Aged terracotta has a certain charm, and you can easily get that look with chalkboard paint following this tutorial.

You can use alternative materials to get an aged look. This DIY'er came with other paint options to accomplish that rustic feel.

Painting terracotta to look aged really is an excellent way to makeover a pot. This one came out very pretty, and it looks shabby chic.

Remember that style? It predates the farmhouse style.

This distressed planter fits right in with the aged looks. This is the easy way to achieve an aged finish.

These weathered clay pots came out looking gorgeous. There's a trick here to getting that nice soft look, and it's a special but easy-to-find material.

You'll have to click on the tutorial to find out what she used.

Here’s a way to save big bucks on your home decor. This DIY’er figured out a way to mimic high-budget pots and create an amazing texture –for cheap.

You won’t want to miss this one.

You can make such pretty pots using napkins! Using decorative napkins to dress up your pots is a great idea.

Just be sure to have plenty of Mod Podge on hand.

I love the soft and subtle look of these decoupaged planters. It can be so easy to get a beautiful design on your pots this way.

Here’s one with a lovely rustic and vintage theme, and it doesn’t use napkins. 

Have you tried drip painting yet? I haven't yet, but it looks like it will be a blast and you can get so creative with it.

Here’s another poured paint tutorial, and it’s got some great tips in it, so be sure to check it out.

This painted pot idea uses a few different techniques in the pouring, giving the pots some additional effects.

Even ceramic pots need dressing up! The pretty poured paint colors do a lot to give it depth and pop.

You couldn't pick a more perfect, fun project for kids. Just make sure you prep your workspace. I can promise this one is gonna be messy.

Add some Scandinavian holiday decor to your home this year.

This awesome modern pot craft may look intimidating, but using a paint pen makes it very easy to accomplish painting the details. 

Here is a really fun idea. You’ll never guess what materials were used to make this adorable turtle- outside of plant pots. Hop on over to the tutorial to see.

These super cute bees are perfect for making to give as a gift to a kid. You’ll get a big broad smile out of them with this gift.

I bet you hadn’t thought of this one! If you can make bees and turtles from pots, why not people?

If you need a quick gift for a kid that you can be sure they'll love, this is the perfect tutorial to get started.

Do you have any Mickey or Minnie mouse fans in the family? Make a cute Minnie Mouse stocking stuffer or gift for them!

Here’s another kind of bee pot craft. This one makes use of several pots. I love that you can set it down to sit on things. 

For something bright and cheery, this craft is perfect for making with kids.

It will also help them learn the body parts of a ladybug at the same time.

Superheroes aren't going away soon, and this one is still a classic in my mind. 

So make this for those die-hard superhero movie fans you know.

Boy, is this a clever one! This is an actual functioning candle that looks like a lighthouse. With a few extra supplies, you can make a neat outdoor light!

If you’re searching for good ideas for keepsakes you can make with your kids, you’ll want to look at this idea for making handprints on a flower pot.

This diy project is one you can easily decorate with and is also a keepsake. The flower petals are your child’s thumbprint.

It’s a great way to make memories and keep them.

Here’s a unique way to hold onto memories. Use your child’s footprint in the shape of butterfly wings for an adorable planter.

Jazz up a painted flower pot with kid's fingerprints by adding buttons to the flower's center! Such a cute idea!