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Do you ever get a plant at the store and then wonder what to do with the generic terra cotta pot it came in? Well, we have just the thing! Turn a boring pot into a fun spring painted pot to put your fresh houseplant in. Use your creativity to paint black and white stripes or splatters, or try more detailed designs like we did here. A little gold leafing paint on a plain terra cotta pot can go a long way as well!

This is one of the simplest creations we’ve made, yet the bold black and white colors can make a big statement!

What you’ll need:

  • Terra cotta pots
  • White and black acrylic paint (or your choice of gold leafing paint)
  • Brushes
  • A pretty plant

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  • I suggest two coats of paint to create a nice white base on your terra cotta pot. Then take your black and get to designing!
  • If you decide on the natural terra cotta with gold leafing paint, you will take a wider bristled brush and randomly brush strokes of gold horizontally all around your pot, maybe even layering a few strokes to get a nice distressed gold pattern.
  • Now fill the pot with your pretty house plant and admire! These look great in clusters on shelves too!