Make these pretty DIY painted flower pots to customize your container garden for any season. Use a Cricut or Silhouette Cameo cutting machine to create your own stencil, or buy a premade stencil of your choice. This is a great project for beginner crafters!
Clean and dry the flower pots with a damp rag. Make sure the pot is completely dry before proceeding.
Spray the clay pot sealer on the inside of the flower pots and saucers. Allow the sealer to dry for 24 hours before beginning to paint your pots.
Paint the flower pots with 2-3 coats of acrylic paint that is suitable for outdoor use. Wait 1-2 hours in between coats or until each coat is fully dry. If you'd like the natural terracotta color to shine through, you can skip this step.
Pick a stencil design for Cricut or Cameo, if desired. Make sure you resize the stencil to fit the size of your terracotta pot. You can also use a precut stencil instead.
Apply the stencil design to the pot, painting either inside the stencil shape or outside the shape for a reverse stencil. Paint 2-3 coats until you reach your desired coverage. You can also use painter's tape to create geometric patterns or sharp edges.
After waiting 1-2 hours, gently remove the stencils from the flower pots. Touch up any areas that may have peeled with a small paintbrush.
Notes
In areas with high humidity, you may need to wait longer in between coats of paint to prevent sticking.