Terracotta flower pots seem to be abundant and fairly inexpensive in the dollar store. They are versatile for both planting and crafts. But these flower pots are very simple with no paint, no designs. They are usually in brownish-red or orange-red color. But many DIY lovers don’t want theirs to be just a simple and plain one, they would try many ways to spice these simple terracotta flower pots up and make it more suitable for their indoor or outdoor decoration!
Here, I have rounded up a collection of creative DIY ideas to decorate with terra cotta pots for your inspiration. Take a look at these creative ideas and get crafty now!
White Spray Painted Terra Cotta Pots

A great idea to turn ordinary clay pots into shabby classy pots for your decor! See the instructions via kenarry.
DIY Rainbow Painting Garden Pot

This colorful painting pot will brighten up any yard or room! It makes a perfect gift for Mother’d Day or Teacher’S Day. Get the DIY instructions via kc edventures.
DIY Metallic Flower Pots

Spray paint the low-cost terra cotta pots in metallic colors to get an expensive look for your decor! via listotic.
Nautical DIY Clay Pot Lighthouse for Garden Decoration

Lighthouses are a popular decorating motif not only because of their nautical roots, but because they symbolize safe harbor and protection. This lighthouse made from terra cotta clay pots is easy to assemble and surprisingly adorable and traditional in its style. It is surely an addition to your backyard as a decoration! See the video tutorial via diy & crafts.
Ombre Stenciled Crooked Tower Flower Pots

Spruce up your yard a little with some colorful flowers and flower pots like this crooked tower flower pots! See the DIY instructions via diy show off.
DIY Nail Polish Marbled Planters

See the tutorial via hello glow.
DIY Rustic Succulent Pots

Give the simple terracotta pots a rustic vibe with aqua-colored and white acrylic paint. See the instructions via pink when.
DIY Silver and Gold Terracotta Pots

How do these DIY terracotta pots look chic, modern and beautiful! See the the 36th avenue.
DIY Whitewashed Terra Cotta Pots

These whitewashed terra cotta pots are great for a lovely summer front porch display. See how to do it via tidbits-cami.
Scallop Shell Terra Cotta Pot

Give a terra cotta pot a beachy makeover with faux stone spray paint and scallop shells! See the tutorial via confessions of a serial diyer.
DIY Mod Podge Terra Cotta Pots

Decorate the simple terracotta pots with old newspapers, music sheets! Cute for office or home decor! See the DIY steps via debbie-debbiedoos.
DIY Stenciled Clay Pots

These stenciled clay pots look perfect on your porch when planted with colorful flowers for any season. Learn how to stencil it via diy candy.
DIY Chalkboard Stencil Terracotta Pot Planters

Learn how to use stencils to put blackboard paint designs on terra-cotta pots via craft by photo.
Pretty Lace Flower Pots

An easy and creative way to add a touch of shabby chic to your decor with these lace flower pots! See the tutorial via social bliss.
French Inspired Terra Cotta Flower Pots

Add a pretty design to your terra cotta flower pots in an easy way! You can use it as the indoor decor piece or use it as a pretty given gift! See the DIY tutorial via hometalk.
Rope-Wrapped Painted Terra Cotta Pots

Wrap rope around some cheap terra cotta pots and add a touch of left-over paint! Now you have a cute outdoor centerpiece! See the full tutorial via house by hoff.
DIY Terra Cotta Pot Flower Garden Tower

Stack the terra cotta pots in different sizes together in the shape of a tower, then grow some plants and flowers inside like this one! It look so great in your front porch! See the tutorial via dengarden.








These ideas are amazing! Especially as a lot of them are things I can do with my kids. I’m really trying to get my kids in to gardening and this could be a great way to get them interested. I especially like the blackboard stencil design as they can each have a pot with their name on to work with.
Thanks for sharing your ideas!