If you are looking for a fun craft to do with your child, you will love these decorative painted flower pots as a fun spring craft! The painted flower pot can either be gifted to a mom or grandmom or can just be kept at your own home! I got my kiddos to do this not too log ago because I love having crafts with their handprints or their fingerprints on them. You probably have everything that you need. Now this craft is messy but it can be done outside. Just grab a few hand wipes or paper towels and clean up is a cinch! These DIY Painted Flower Pots are a quick and easy craft but are so sweet and will be cherished for a long time! Grab a flower pot and some paint and you are ready!
DIY Painted Flower Pots Tutorial
Painting pots is a great way to give old pots a modern look with simple designs even kids can do. It allows you to customize the look of your pots to match your personal style, home decor, or garden theme. Painting adds color and vibrancy to your outdoor spaces, brightening up patios, balconies, or gardens. Painting flower pots is a fun and relaxing creative activity for people of all ages.
Craft Supplies Needed For Hand Painted Flower Pots:
- Flower Pots (any size terra cotta pots or plastic pots)
- Different Colors of Paint (water based paint of course will wash off if you plan to place your pot out where it could get rained on so just think of that when you are grabbing your paints)
- Paint brush, foam paint brush, or finger tips
As far as the type of plant pot you use, terracotta pots are a popular choice. These clay flower pots used to be the most common kind but these days there are also lots of plastic flower pots. You can let your kids use whatever spring flower pots you have on hand.
Acrylic paint works great for kids and ease of use but it may wash off easily. So skip acrylic craft paint if you are wanting the right paint for outdoor use that lasts a long time. Instead use chalk paint or exterior spray paint. If you paint clay flower pots, acrylic craft paint is ideal for its durability and quick drying time. But, you will need a clear acrylic sealer (for example, Mod Podge or Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating) to protect your paint job from the elements.
Instructions For How To Paint Flower Pots:
Grab all your craft supplies and your kiddos and head outside! The weather is so nice and outside is where my kiddos love to be! Plus, since we are dealing with paint, outside is a good place for this craft!
For this easy DIY project, you will first have to settle on your painted flower pot ideas. These hand painted pots are pretty simple to make and they look so cheerful and cute! You can let you child choose if he/she would like to make handprint flowers or fingerprint flowers on the flower pot! We chose finger and thumbprint flowers for our decorative painted flower pots. I will also include more flower pot painting ideas after this tutorial if you want to pick a different theme.
I grabbed a paper towel (a piece of paper would work too) and put a little squirt of some paint in vibrant colors on there. Next, I just helped the kids place their thumb and fingers on the pot to make flowers. We used a thumbprint for the center of the flowers and fingerprints for the petals on our painted flower pot. Easy peasy!
Once the painted flowers are done and have dried, there’s just one thing left…planting real flowers! Plant a few flowers in your flower pot for the finishing touch! I let my daughter pick out some flowers and we planted them together in her DIY painted flower pot.
Flower Pot Painting Ideas
- Solid Colors: A foam brush works well if you wish paint the entire outside of the pot. Also, you may want to do a second coat to achieve a more even coverage.
- Stencils: Use stencils to create patterns or designs.
- Freehand: Get creative and paint your own designs using different colors and brushstrokes.
- Sponges: Create textured effects by dabbing or sponging on paint.
- Markers: Add details or outlines with permanent markers.
- Add texture: Use textured paints, glitter, or even sand to create unique effects.
- Incorporate natural elements: Glue on seashells, pebbles, or dried flowers.
- Use washi tape: Create stripes, patterns, or geometric designs with washi tape.
- Upcycle old materials: Use broken jewelry, bottle caps, or other small objects to decorate your pots.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors, techniques, and decorative elements. Have fun and let your creativity shine.
Conclusion
Painting flower pots is a way to express your individuality, enhance your surroundings, and enjoy a creative and rewarding DIY project. I hope you enjoyed these flower pot painting tutorials. Have your kids ever made a fingerprint flower craft before? These DIY painted pots are a really fun activity that I think every child would enjoy making! I’d love to see how your hand painted flower pots turn out! Tag us @familyfocusblog or #familyfocusblog
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