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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Clay Pot Crafts | Seed Packet Decoupage Clay Pots

Seed Packet Decoupage Clay Pots

Author by Amanda Davis on April 4, 2014 Updated on April 22, 2022

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These decoupage clay pots use seed packets to decorate them, cute!

 

I was at the Dollar General one day and saw that they had a big display of flower and vegetable seeds. I grabbed several, but then the “must recycle everything” portion of my brain kicked in and said “hey, what are you going to do with the empty packets? Hmm?” I like to decoupage clay pots, they turn out so fun, so that’s what I decided to do.

These decoupage clay pots are so cute! I need to get some seed packets :)

A little color coordinating with paint and the seed packets had to be done first. I started digging through my collection of Patio Paint which I LOVE. I adore how it goes on and stays there, just has such a nice feeling to it! Patio Paint is made for porous surface like clay pots and works beautifully.

I used decoupage and patio paint for the decoupage clay pots

I picked Sprout Green, Fuchsia and Pumpkin. I also used Americana Decou-page, but Mod Podge is great too. In fact, you might want to opt for the outdoor formula if you plan to use these outside.

What a fun spring project! Decoupage clay pots with seed packets!

This winter has been long, long, long. As you can probably tell from the pictures, I made this project last year when it was still warm and I had lovely plants in the ground and in pots!

If you keep up with me on Instagram, you probably saw plenty of flower and herb pictures last summer. Here’s a fairly new lavender plant I have. I’m hoping this year it’s much bigger!

And you probably remember this guy. I found him at the local flea market and placed him right by my kale plants…

This is what he looked like this winter!

This is something else I can’t wait for. Green grass…

And blue skies…

I cannot wait to get into my garden, plant some herbs, bring out my fairy garden and welcome my toad back! He’s come back two years in a row, so hopefully I’ll see him again this year. Do you remember this Toads Welcome Herb Sign I made?

Anyway, maybe I can bring some spring into my world with a craft project!

Coordinate the paint with the colors in the seed packets

This is a pretty simple craft, all you do is paint the pots and let them dry, then cut the seed packets up and decoupage them onto the pots. Easy peasy! Full printable instructions are at the end of this post. I hope you have fun with this or a similar project.

This is a great summer project, decoupage some seed packets onto painted clay pots.

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Seed Packet Decoupage Clay Pots

Prep Time1 hour hr
Crafting Time4 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs

Supplies

  • 1 4- inch clay pot
  • 3-4 seed packets
  • Craft paint in a color that coordinates with your seed packets
  • Decoupage medium Mod Podge
  • Scissors

Instructions

  • Paint the outside, the rim and about an inch or so of the inside of your clay pot. 2 coats may be needed. Allow to dry for 2 hours.
  • Because seed packets are made of thick shiny paper, it's a good idea to dip them in water first. Remove them from the water and gently dab water off both sides with a clean towel. This softens the paper a bit, making it easier to decoupage.
  • Cut seed packet into small squares, approximately 3/4".
  • Apply a coat of decoupage medium to the pot. Place seed packet squares onto the pot and press gently into the decoupage medium. Continue until entire pot is covered, except for the rim, overlapping squares a little to cover pot surface. Apply more medium as needed.
  • When pot is covered, apply a generous (but not dripping) coat of decoupage medium over the top of all the seed packet squares. Allow pots to dry overnight before using.

Expert Tips & FAQs

If you want these for use outdoors, we suggest an outdoor craft paint and outdoor safe sealer or decoupage medium.
Why not recycle your seed packets and create adorable decoupaged seed packet terra cotta pots for the garden!
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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Rebecca Payne says

    August 8, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    So Cute.

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  2. Cindy says

    August 19, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Cool idea and I love the look of the packets on the clay pots.

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  3. er says

    April 4, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Simple, easy and beautiful.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 6, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Thank you ER :)

      Reply
  4. Faby says

    April 4, 2014 at 11:07 am

    j’adore l’idée ! merci beaucoup (y)

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 6, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Thank you Faby, glad you like them!

      Reply
  5. Donna Foerster says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    I used seed catalogs instead of seed packets, and they worked well. I cut out the pictures, put similar colors together, and was able to do a lot of very nice pots.

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