25 Winsome Terra Cotta Crafts as Gorgeous as They are Easy to Make

We have all used terra cotta pots as planters for ages, and they surely are super handy and inexpensive to work with. Won’t it be amazing to give them an all new purpose, transforming the little pots to a whole bundle of decorations and household items. Here are 25 winsome terra cotta crafts that are as gorgeous as they are easy to make.

14. Terra Cotta Label Herb Garden

Terra Cotta Label Herb Garden

Grab some cracked terra cotta pots and upcycle them as super chic labels for your herb garden, allowing each of the pottery pieces to name the herbs they are placed around. Not only does this add so much more style to your garden, but also makes it easy to classify the different plants you have got.

DIY Details : hardlyhousewives

15. Terracotta Pot Table

Terracotta Pot Table

Spending the evening on the porch or heading to a quick garden picnic sometimes calls for a mini table and small storage space on hand. And a terra cotta pot can serve the purpose just right – paint a large pot and terra cotta tray in bright hues, while using the tray as the table and the inside space of the pot for storage!

DIY Details : dukesandduchesses

16. Flower Pot Bird Bath

Flower Pot Bird Bath

Make your very own bird bath at home at a fraction of the price of the store-bought ones using three terra cotta pots and 2 saucers of different sizes. Paint the pots, stack and glue them on top of each other, finally glueing the larger saucer atop the assembly. The inspiration balances the small saucer on top with a rock.

DIY Details : thriftyfun

17. Thumbprint Art Painted Flower Pots

Thumbprint Art Painted Flower Pots

Indulge the kiddos in a super cool terra cotta craft, letting them print cute designs like butterflies, bumblebees and ladybugs on the flower pots with their thumbs. Apart from the pots, you need acrylic paints, a black paint marker, some paper plates, and wet wipes to work up the project.

DIY Details : momalwaysfindsout

18. Utensil Terra Cotta Pots

Utensil Terra Cotta Pots

Stealing the show with the chalky finish they flaunt, these kitchen organizers for all the cutlery are as budget-friendly to make as they are pretty to look at. Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint works for the beauty, wherein Whisper goes for the basecoat and Relic goes for the top section and cutlery drawings.

DIY Details : decoart

19. Mosaic A Terra Cotta Pot

Mosaic A Terra Cotta Pot

Random-shaped pieces of tiles adhered to a terra cotta pot create a wonderful mosaic making a true statement with the abstract decor element it comes with. The key is to glue on the tiles, further applying the grout and to buff the tiles clean. A grout sealer is applied to protect and make the mosaic last long.

DIY Details : runningwithsisters

20. Fire Pot S’mores

Fire Pot S'mores

More of a delectable treat than a craft inspiration – what it yields is chewy S’mores roasted in a DIY fire pit made out of a terracotta pot. Fill half of an aluminium foil-lined pot with charcoal, pouring lighter fluid on the charcoal and setting the fire. Roast marshmallows and savor!

DIY Details : kiwicrate

21. Clay Pot Turkey Craft

Clay Pot Turkey Craft

Some colorful feathers and a pair of googly eyes can work up their magic in transforming a simple terracotta pot into a craftsy turkey, perfect for last-minute Thanksgiving decorations. You also need brown acrylic paint, craft Foam sheets, hot glue gun, and a foam paint brush.

DIY Details : busycreatingmemories

22. Halloween Candy Jar

Halloween Candy Jar

Worthy-enough of making the kiddos scream with joy, these Halloween candy jars have got adorably painted terra cotta pots for their stands, while a terra cotta saucer goes for the lid of the glass jar. A black coated wooden knob for the lid and a ribbon bow add the final touches.

DIY Details : apumpkinandaprincess

23. Stunning DIY Terra Cotta Planters

Stunning DIY Terra Cotta Planters

Hand-painted artistic patterns done in white on the terra cotta pots create a contrast with the original texture of the pots, while loads of jute twine wrapped around the top belt makes things beautifully rustic. Put a bunch of such planters together to make a whole DIY garden.

DIY Details : whenthebracomesoff

24. Terra Cotta Pot Snowman

Terra Cotta Pot Snowman

With their cute pink cheeks and those carrot-shaped painted noses, these snowmen can steal your breath away in a jiffy. Line the borders of the terra cotta pots with thick strips of colorful scrapbook paper, painting the base in white and drawing the features with Sharpie and paints.

DIY Details : handimania

25. DIY Easy Cinco De Mayo Sombreros

DIY Easy Cinco De Mayo Sombreros

Use winsome handmade sombreros as place cards or festive candy holders, they are going to be a sureshot hit. This set of green, yellow and red beauties with pom pom borders need wooden sticks and paper tags to adorn the dining table with loads of love.

DIY Details : craftklatchwithmona

Why stick to planting flowers alone in those terra cotta pots when you can transform them into things so much cooler using the aforesaid terra cotta crafts. It’s wonderful how it can all range from kitchen organizers to candle holders, garden labels to gift items, or simply candy bowls to mini tables!