Transforming your plant pots into colorful, artistic pieces is a great way to add personality to your home or garden, and these flower pot painting ideas are just the inspiration you need. Using acrylic paint, chalk paint, or even paint pens, you can breathe new life into an old pot with just a few strokes—think of it as a fabulous spa day for your plants!
If you’re new to flower pot painting and want to learn how to properly prep, seal and base coat your pots before painting, then check out this how to paint terracotta flower pots tutorial. It also has 6 easy acrylic painting ideas to get you started.
Acrylic paint is perfect for bold, vibrant designs, while chalk paint offers a charming, rustic look—because who doesn’t love a little shabby chic? No matter which kind of paint you choose, decorating plant pots is an easy and fun way to add a personal touch to your space and enjoy a little DIY magic.
If you’re looking to flex your skills into more pottery pieces check out these epic 50 pottery painting ideas. Or looking for crafts to keep the kids busy? These 83 kid-friendly painting ideas will work magic!
You got this my darling painting divas!

50+ Flower Pot Painting Ideas To Inspire You
Need flower pot painting ideas to get you pumped with inspiration? These 50+ ideas and projects will definitely fill you with a creatively buzzing vibe. Grab your pots, paints and let's do this!
How To Paint Terracotta Pots With 6 Easy Ideas
Learn how easy and fun it is to paint on plain terracotta flower pots. Pick up some pots from your local Dollarstore then learn how to prep, seal and base coat your pots for the best results. Your plant babies will love you!
Painted Plant Pot DIY Tutorial
These cute designs are perfect for your favorite house plants. These would also look spectacular as a standalone piece in your home decor. Head on over to the tutorial for fun ways to incorporate polka dots, geometric designs and aesthetically soothing pastel colors to your pots.
DIY Chalkboard Flower Pot
Make these vibrant chalkboard flower pots as a A+ teacher gift idea or to brighten up your outdoor garden. Jennifer uses black chalk paint to create the chalkboard look, and then uses chalk to write a custom message or letters on the front.
Herringbone Flower Pots With Paint Markers
I absolutely adore these simple yet artistically masterful pots using easy to use paint markers. I find paint markers easier to use for fine lines like these Herringbone pattern especially for beginners. You can customize the color combos too which makes these designs so much fun.
Letter Stencils On Painted Terracotta Pots
Bring some inspiration into your home, garden or gift idea using letter stencils on your terracotta pot. And a simple color palette like black and white paint make a big impression. Follow Angie's tutorial to learn how she painted and stenciled this beaut!
DIY Vintage Floral Dot Painted Planter with Pencil Eraser
I was blown away at this awesome painting technique! This flower pot artist uses simple craft paint (the ones you can grab at the dollarstore) and a pencil erase to create this geometric dot design with daisy flowers. Simple yet ingenious!
How To Spray Paint Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pots
Using spray paint to cover your pots is a great idea because you get a smooth and even application of color (vs using a paintbrush) and you can make multiple pots quickly. Use masking tape as a resist method to make cool geometric designs, add in handles, or use sandpaper to give your pots an aged look. The possibliies are endless.
Easy Distressed Terracotta Pots
Use white chalk paint and sandpaper to give your pots a rustic farmhouse look. These would look fabulous both inside and outside your home as an accent piece.
Give your old plant pots a painterly designer makeover
Have some old flower pots laying around? Spruce them up into tip top shape with these bold abstract paint strokes for a painterly look. This design looks great on all shapes of pots.
How to Make Halloween Flower Pots | Easy Tutorial
This is such a cute and sweet halloween gift idea for teachers, your kids or that halloween obsessed person in your life. These would also look boo-ti-ful as halloween decor indoors or on your porch (using bigger planters).
DIY Succulent Pineapple Planter
Need a summer craft idea to keep your kids busy and away from tech? Get them to paint this fresh, vibrant and juicy pineapple design using acrylic paints!
Buffalo Plaid Painted Pots (with video tutorial)
Need a unique Christmas gift idea? These Buffalo plaid designs are easy to paint on any shape and size flower pot. Add some sweet treats for a high-end looking gift that anyone would be wowed with.
How to Stencil a Clay Pot the Easy Way
Stencilling pots is a super easy and fun way to get precise designs without pulling your hair out. I love how DIY Candy didn't fully cover the pots with the stencil design and let the natural terracotta color shine through.
Tiny Neon Pots With Gold Accent
Have some mini pots you want to get creative with? First use a bold neon for the base color. Then glam it up with a dash of gold, because gold is never a bad idea. Neon and gold for the win!
DIY Chalkboard Clay Pots -Great Gift Idea
These pretty chalkboard pots would make a charming gift idea for mothers day. What mother wouldn't love something hand and heart made from their little seedlings? Add some painted flower markers and packs of seeds to make this gift extra special.
DIY Pot painting inspired by Warli art - Ancient Indian art
Warli art is a traditional indian tribal artform that anyone can learn. This is definately on my painting bucket list to do one day. I love how you can use any base color, then paint on the geometric tribal designs overtop. Find out how with this YouTube video.
Easy DIY 4th of July Planter
Bring some festive patriotic cheer to your outdoor patio space with these 4th of July planters. I love how she uses star shaped stickers in a paint resist technique to get these stars looking flawless. Easy-peasy and smart.
DIY Colorful Summer Pots With Simple Shapes
Who knew painting simple shapes in soothing bohemian inspired colors would look so fab? Just about anyone can make these too. I love how you can see how this design would look on different shapes and sizes of pots, like square ones, and bigger planters too.
How to Paint Plant Pots Using Acrylic Paint Pens
Another paint marker flower pot winning idea! Keep the natural surface of the terracotta and just paint a simple flower pattern for a beautifully understated pop of color.
Rainbow Painted Flower Pots for Kids or Adults
It's all rainbows and sunshine with this easy rainbow ombre pot design. This project is perfect for kids, teens and adults. Look how cute they look as succulent planters!
DIY hand painted large pots with Q-tip lavender flowers
Love this idea! Base paint your flower pot with a gorgeous sage color then use this simple Q-tips lavender painting technique to jazz it up. These make nice gift ideas or crafts you can sell too.
Terracotta Pot Painting Ideas Video
Learn how to paint terracotta flower pots with some beautiful vintage designs in this video tutorial. Get inspired with flowers, abstract sunsets and abstract designs.
Painted Rubber Band Terra Cotta Flower Pots | Garden DIY
Using rubber bands are an easy way to get a super cool bold abstract aesthetic. Simply wrap a few rubber bands around your pots in different directions, then paint over them with spray paint or acrylic paint and a brush.
Fingerprint Art: Flower Pot Kids Craft
The kids will have so much fun with these fingerprint painted designs. They can paint butterflies, ladybugs and flowers with this method. Use pastel colors for a nice spring-time inspired craft project perfect in the classroom for mother's day.
DIY paint dot flower pots
Paint your pots with a base white color, then use a pencil eraser or dotting tool to paint dots with a variety of colors. Using this pointilissm technique makes these pots look like pieces of art! You can get creative with this method and make your dots in different shapes like hearts like in this heart painting tutorial.
Easy DIY Painted Flower Pots for Kids to Make
Kids can paint their pots with bright colors and then use letter stickers from your local craft store to add a special message. "Let it grow", "Don't stop be-leafing" are just some fun quotes they can add in.
DIY Fruit Terra Cotta Pots
Flower pots and fruits just scream summer fun! Why not combine the two on plain terracotta pots for a great project. Watermelon, strawberries, pineapples oh my!
DIY Sugar Skull Flower Pots
These super cute sugar skull flower pots are a great way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Did you know: these bright and coloful skulls represent departed souls in the circle of life. I think this is a beautiful way to celebrate life.
Minimalist Lines and Dots With White Paint Marker
Overhwlemed with complexe pot designs? Keep things super simple with lines and dots in this minimalist flower pot painting idea. Use this design on bigger round and rectangular planters.
Creative Abstract Floral Painted Flower Pots Idea
I love, love, love this design. It's a combination of abstract, floral and you still see peaks of the gorgeous terracotta color poke through. Paint this with acrylic paints and a fine tip black paint marker (or a Sharpie!).
Flower Pot Bunny Craft {Easter craft for kids}
Looking for a hip-pity hop easter gift idea? These adorable bunnies are easy to paint with pastel pink and grey. Use a paint marker to make the easy bunny face with whiskers. Glue in some construction paper bunny ears for extra pizzaz! Then fill with yummy easter goodies like candies and chocolate.
Geometric Painted Pots Easy DIY Idea
This geometric painted square flower pot is stunning! Use masking tape to get those precise lines .Add in pops of complementary colors and pops of gold for a shelf-worthy design.
3 easy clay pot decoration ideas for beginners
These clay pot designs remind me of my mom's beautiful saris and Punjabi suits. Use bright colors as your base coat, then use a black paint marker to draw mandala-like designs around the centre of the pot. Paisley designs would also look pretty.
Bumble Bee Terracotta Pots Tutorial
Paint this cute bumble design on your flower pots for a buzzin' good time! Gift them for a sweet-as-honey present, or add them in your garden to show some appreciate for these amazing little insects.
How to Make Easy DIY Painted Flower Pots With Leaf Stencils
Use leaf stencils to make these pots for your outdoor space. To make these weather-proof use outdoor paint, or paint of a layer of protection with a sealer.
Out of This World Galaxy Painted Pot
Hold the galaxy in your hands with this galactic painting design. Learn how to use a sponge and a splatter paint technique to make these stellar pots. Extra points by using glow in the dark paint for the stars (imagine how magical that wold look in your nighttime patio scene?)
Snazzy Painted Large Planter Pots
Have some large plastic pots you want to add some bold designs to? Add some geometric triangular lines for a modern vibe. Base coat the planter, or just leave as is- just adding this design would look good overtop any color.
Spring Animals Flower Pot Craft
Kids will love painting they're favorite farm animal is this kid-friendly flower pot painting idea. Great as a spring/summer craft in the classroom, homeschool or a rainy day craft at home. This tutorial will show you how to paint a pig, cow and chicken.
Easy Drip Painting On Pots - Fun For Kids
Let the kids get a bit messy with this drip painting technique. Watch their excitement as they pour different colors overtop upside down pots to create this nifty look. It's be a art meets-science project that can double as a gift for mother's day or father's day.
DIY Marbled Terra Cotta Pots For Home Decor
These gorgeous marbled painted pots make a statement. Add your favorite house plant or succulent for a soothing touch to your indoor decor.
Modern Mini Painted Plant Pots
These easy and simple modern designs can be painted on tiny pots to medium and large size planters too! Use basic colors like black, white and gold to keep it clean and chic.
DIY Modern Indoor Plant Pots With Paint Pens
Use a simple white paint pen or paint marker for a designer looking indoor plant pot. I love how this design looks on concrete planters. Ditch the ruler for more organic non-straight lines adds to this look.
Graphic Hand-Painted Flower Pots
I love this design! It's simple and clean and would look so good with any indoor decor. Paint the base of your pot with white acrylic paint (or spray paint), then use a black paint marker to draw on the arches and polka dots.
DIY Monochromatic Skyline Hand Painted Pot
This is such a ingenius idea! Paint a cityscape with an angular mountain landscape with monochromatic paint colors. Bonus points for painting your home-towns city skyline. Learn how to paint a cityscape with acrylics here.
How to Make Hand-Painted Flower Pots With Paint Markers
Embellish your pot with a folk art style bird painting in this step by step tutorial. Leave the inside of the pot unpainted for more natural organic look.
Drip Paint on Your Pots Like a Superstar
Ever wanted to try drip painting? Me too! Take a baby step and try this popular painting technique on a flower pot, to get your feet wet. Love this color combo of magenta pink, sage green and pastel yellow. Match your potted annuals to the paint color for a designer look.
Kmart Hack - DIY confetti painted pots
I have fond memories of Kmart- my mom used to work there and I remember having so much fun skipping down the aisles for while my mom looked for great deals for our home. Score these planters in the clearance section then add some fun confetti style paint splotches in candy colors for a designer look. It's Kmart meets Pollock.
2 Cool Ways to Paint Terracotta Pots - Make YOUR OWN Painted Pots!
These painted pot designs are so pretty! Love the square polka dot design (because polka dots don't need to be circles, right?). And that cheetah print on the rim of the pot is hot! Learn how to paint these painted pot ideas in the video.
Modern Geometric Painted Pots You Can Sell
Looking for pot painting ideas you can add to your online store? If you sell painted crafts, then why not add a summer painted flowetr pot product line with summer cool designs like this one?
Mini Painted Pots For a Fun Paint Party
Looking for unique and different paint night or paint party ideas? Grab some mini flower pots and craft paints from your local Dollarstore and encourage your guests to get creative with easy designs like these. This would also make a nice fundraising idea, with the addition of a small houseplant inside.
How to Paint a Terracotta Pot That Your Plant Baby Will Love
Are you a plant mom or dad who wants to treat your plant babies to a new home? Then these gorgeous landscape designs in pastel colors will make your babies comfy and cozy in their new digs.
Diy gradient planter pots
Painting gradients is a relaxing and easy idea that anyone can do. The beauty is you use 1 simple base color then gradually lighten it with different amounts of white paint. It's that simple!
DIY Folk Art Flower Pots
I love the charming look of folk styled art. You can pretty much paint anything with this style. Elements of nature like leaves, landscape scenes, animals or even doodles.Learn how to paint these charmers with this tutorial.
Fun DIY painted summer pots!
Floral designs on a flower pot - so meta! Plus flowers are the most popular thing people choose to paint because they're nature inspired, beautiful and easy for all skill levels. Learn how to paint these punchy and vibrant blooms in pots in this tutorial.
Painted Pots – Kids DIY – Perfect Handmade Gift
Who doesn't love to express themselves with emojis? These emoji-like designs will allow your kids (and even yourself) to draw whichever emotion you're vibing. Happy, calm, cheeky, whatever you please. I can totally see these planters painted with yellow to really embody fun emojis too.
Painted Cats Terracotta Flower Pot
These purrrr-fect painted pots are calling all cat lovers! This awesome step by step tutorial will walk your little paws through each step of this kawaii-cute cat design. You might just get extra snuggles from your fur babies after making it.
Modern Painted Pot Collection
Are you pot painting obsessed and want to make an entire collection? A great way to make them all look cohesive is choosing a single color palette, a similar design, and then just go for it! Many artist who make art collections paint multiple pots at the same time to optimize cohesiveness and it saves time. Be-leaf in yourself and make your collection- you got this!
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Painted Flower Pots
It's interesting how the shape and color of a terracotta flower pot is reminiscent of a waffle cone. I love creations that think outside the box like this one. Pick your favorite ice cream flavour and paint the top part of your pot. Add in yummy toppings like sprinkles, hot fudge or a cherry on top!
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