Looking for a quick and easy way to paint some pots that make a bold statement? Decorate terra cotta pots to mimic strawberries, perfect for summer and full of vibrant color. So easy, anyone can do it! I can see using very small versions of these for Valentine’s for giving gifts, such as chocolate covered strawberries or cellophane bags of dried fruit.
I originally made this project for my monthly column “Crafty” in the Chicago Tribune. If you get the Tribune, my column appears once a month on Sunday near Puzzle Island.
I used small pots, but imagine how fun giant strawberry pots would look on your deck or balcony! I promise these are easy. Just paint, dot on the “achenes” (outer seeds) and you’re done!
Another adorable terracotta pot craft are these Faux Chalkboard Herb Pots– great for marking your individual herbs in a really cute way!
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Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots
Supplies
- Terra cotta pot in size desired
- Acrylic outdoor craft paint in black green and red (or a variation of red)
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Paint pot with red outdoor craft paint. Try variations such as fuchsia, magenta and even pink. Allow the paint to dry; repeat for a second coat if needed.
- Paint the rim and the inside of the pot with green outdoor paint. Repeat if needed.
- Dip the handle end of your paintbrush into black outdoor craft paint. Using the handle, add dots to the red portion of the pot, mimicking the outer seeds ("achenes") of a strawberry.
- Allow the pots to dry overnight before filling or wrapping.
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Jean says
Do you sell any of your pots I am very interested but I am 79 years old don’t know I if I can do them they are great
Amanda Formaro says
I’m sorry Jean, I don’t sell my projects. Maybe you have a relative or friend that could make them for you?
Jodi says
These are adorable. You did such a great job on them.
Jodi says
Just realized I commented twice. Dealing with kids in between. Sorry!
Amanda says
Thanks Jodi!
Sarah Forhan says
Adorable! Painted terra cotta pots are always so much fun.
Amanda says
Thanks Sarah!
wendy says
this is fantastic, such a novel idea!
Amanda says
Thanks Wendy!
Marilyn says
Sweet!♥♫
JDaniel4's Mom says
These are adorable!
Natasha says
these are so cute