I’m not going to mention any brand names here (I don’t want to step on any toes!), but have you seen those adorable white clay pots with simple words, written in black, that are popping up everywhere? Not only are there flower pots, there are mugs, plates, trays, tea pots – all sorts of goodies.
I love them! But, I don’t love their price. A set of three pots runs about $75 on Amazon. Ouch.
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While I was trying to justify spending so much on a few of the clay pots one day, it dawned on me that these would be SO EASY to do a copy cat version of for a fraction of the price! How about a set of three for under $10 as opposed to $75??? Now granted, the pot set sold on Amazon includes an oval tray and I didn’t include one of those, but if I had, it would have added about $8 to the cost. Still way less than $75!
Why was I so anxious to add a set of these to my stash? Well, it’s because I wanted to use them in a tiered tray display on my screen porch. We’ve added something wonderful to our porch this year (that I’ll share later), which led me to give the whole area a bit of a freshening up.
You only need three things to make these cuties – terracotta pots, white spray paint and a fine tip black marker.
Simply spray paint the pots with two coats (or however much you need to get solid coverage), allow to completely dry and use the marker to write a word on each pot. That’s it!
Honestly, this has to be the easiest diy I’ve ever done. I love them and can see myself using them all over the place!
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Lisa Kissner Cooper says
May 25, 2017 at 6:42 AMCUTE and easy, easy, easy!
Anne Marie says
May 25, 2017 at 6:49 AMLove this easy idea!!
Carol Elkins says
May 25, 2017 at 6:54 AMI love a good & easy DIY! Great gift idea too!
Candy Walsh says
May 25, 2017 at 7:34 AMNow why didn’t I think of that?!? lol What a cute idea and they look great on your tiered tray!
Linda says
May 25, 2017 at 7:36 AMAdorable, so clever and easy. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day.
Phyl says
May 25, 2017 at 7:55 AMThis looks like an easy project and something I can do. Thanks
Jacki Salinas says
May 25, 2017 at 8:31 AMWhat a simple, great idea! And what a wonderful gift idea – thanks!
Kate says
May 25, 2017 at 8:57 AMI’ve purchased decals on Etsy using the same unnamed designers writing. I put them on my kitchen canisters and they look great.
Linda says
May 25, 2017 at 9:34 AMSuch a great way to put a personal touch on a trendy idea!! Keep your wonderful ideas coming!! Love all the decor and price saving ideas!’
Brenda G. says
May 25, 2017 at 9:54 AMDon’t you just love those days when “it just dawned on me”?
SHARON says
May 25, 2017 at 10:10 AMI can do this!
Amy K says
May 25, 2017 at 10:26 AMHeading out with my coupons now to pick up the pots!!! So cute.
Barbara Harilaou says
May 25, 2017 at 11:17 AMWhat a beautiful and easy project . Thanks for the oh so lovely and easy idea.
Tina says
May 25, 2017 at 3:01 PMHow cute!! You sure saved enough to get a lot more extras for your porch! Don’t you love it when that happens??
Minnie mccoy says
May 25, 2017 at 4:54 PMLove the look!
Starr says
May 25, 2017 at 6:06 PMI love that project!
Linda Owens says
May 25, 2017 at 6:21 PMFantastic idea! Thank you.
Linda
Julie B. says
May 25, 2017 at 11:29 PMVery fun! Great idea, Suzy!
Shawn says
May 27, 2017 at 11:06 PMI have all the supplies on hand!
Ginny Evans says
May 28, 2017 at 9:35 AMWhat size pots did you use? Love them!
Suzy says
June 6, 2017 at 7:55 AMHi Ginny. I used these exact pots: https://www.lowes.com/pd/4-33-in-x-3-94-in-Terra-Cotta-Clay-Rustic-Planter/1000159111
Beth says
June 5, 2017 at 10:15 AMThese are just precious!!!
Janis Hill says
June 5, 2017 at 7:17 PMLove, love, love these!
Rosie says
June 13, 2017 at 12:08 PMThese are as cute as a button! And I love that you don’t need to bulk up on expensive supplies and/or tools. Even if your plants are ho hum, and just plain greenery, they will look adorable in these pots! A nice way to add a touch of whimsey without looking corny.
creativejewishmom/sara says
June 25, 2017 at 7:12 AMLove it, a great project to use for so many occasions, and so simple! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Cindy D. says
June 27, 2017 at 9:23 AMLOVE this idea. My husband just finished making our outdoor kitchen. This would look great in that area. Thank you for the tips. Look forward to your emails.
Mary Beth says
June 27, 2017 at 1:07 PMI love these! I have been wanting some for my Garden room but couldn’t let myself spend so much. Yours are even better!
Linda @ H says
June 29, 2017 at 7:17 AMI like them. Thanks for inspiring me.
Mary Beth says
June 29, 2017 at 9:48 PMThis is such a smart idea and I love the way they turned out. Now I want a set!
Kate | The Organized Dream says
July 1, 2017 at 9:06 AMThis is a great idea especially because those darn planters are so expensive!
Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says
July 1, 2017 at 8:47 PMSuzy, I’m so loving these pots! Such an easy DIY and saving money at the same time. Very clever of you!
Hil says
July 2, 2017 at 8:45 PMSo cute!! This would be great in the backyard!
Thanks so much for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Susan Chickerell says
July 3, 2017 at 4:33 AMLove these ideas, and love the bird nest in bottom “shelf”. So pretty!!
bonbon says
July 3, 2017 at 7:40 AMThese are adorable. Thanks for sharing on Inspire Me Monday #137. I wanted to let you know that you are one of my featured picks this week. Come on by. http://www.farmhouse40.com/inspire-me-monday-138
Theresa says
July 3, 2017 at 7:54 PMLove the idea. We have some succulents to put into planters. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & sharing. Have a happy 4th of July.
Karren Haller says
July 4, 2017 at 12:30 PMWhat a great Copy Cat Project, I need to try this to, Im always needing new pots for my starts have going!!
And thank you for sharing on the Oh My Heartsie Girls weekly parties!!!
Have a great week, Happy 4th of July!!
Hugs
Karren
Caro, The Red Painted Cottage says
July 5, 2017 at 7:30 PMSuzy, I’m just popping back in to let you know you were featured this week at Share Your Style. Thank you so much for linking up with us.
Jan Schouw says
July 11, 2017 at 9:51 PMLove this idea. Especially since I’ve bee planting a lot.
Rebekah Purnell says
October 11, 2017 at 1:25 PMJust amazing work. Your white clay pots look great! SUZY you should feel SO proud. I made it ASAP so I need white spray paint, terracotta pots and a fine tip black marker. Although it’s my first clay pots work. After finishing my work, I will share my experience.
Debbie s says
July 11, 2018 at 6:26 AMGreat idea! I will have to try this and put a few on my deck. Thanks!!