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This Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot is great for adding a touch of nature to any room. It’s made from durable plastic, yet looks like a real terra cotta pot.

Great for holding potted plants, succulents, or flowers, this faux terra cotta pot will add a touch of green to any room. Plus, it’s easy to move around and can be placed almost anywhere indoors. Perfect for adding style without taking up too much space!

Pinterest Pin DIY Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to move around and place almost anywhere.
Durable plastic construction that looks like real terra cotta.
Perfect for adding a touch of nature and style indoors without taking up too much space.
Great for holding potted plants, succulents, or flowers.

Once you make this diy pot check out these 7 Living Plants that you can grown indoors!

Supplies to make a Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot

What you will need

You will need a few craft supplies that are all easy to find at your local dollar tree store. After a quick trip to your local store you will be ready to sit down, relax and make this fun craft.

Planter pot
Tumbling Tower Blocks
Baking soda
Craft Paint (colors Lite Mocha and White)
Wooden craft stick

Equipment

To make this simple DIY craft, you will need a few crafting tools. You may already have these tools on hand, but if not, you can easily pick them up at your local craft store or dollar tree.

Paint brush
Round foam brush
E6000 glue

Craft Paint (colors Lite Mocha and White)

How to Make This Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot

Making this DIY décor is so simple. Just follow these easy step-by-step directions and you will a pot that will liven up your room in no time at all.

baking soda mixed with Lite Mocha paint using Wooden craft stick

Step 1: Thicken the paint

Add a small amount of baking soda to a small container, then add some Lite Mocha paint. Stir to combine. You just want to slightly thicken up the paint.

mixture used to paint the entire outside of the pot

Step 2: Paint the outside and inside of the pot

Use the mixture to paint the entire outside, and half of the inside of the pot.

painting the tumbling tower blocks using the same mixture

Also paint the tumbling tower blocks.

Step 3: Once the blocks dry, glue them to the pot

Glue the blocks to the sides of the pot, about 1 inch down from the top.

putting the the blocks with the glue to the sides of the pot

Step 4: Apply a second coat of the paint

Apply a second coat of the baking soda and paint mixture. Allow the paint to dry.

design the pot with the design that you want

Step 5: Dab the white paint onto the pot

Pour a small amount white paint out onto a paper plate and spread it around so it’s just a thin layer. Dab the round foam brush into the paint, and lightly dab around a small area of the pot.

Applying a second coat of the baking soda and paint mixture

Step 6: Spread the white paint

Take the paint brush, slightly damp with the paint mixture, and gently brush in a back and forth motion over the white dots.

Step 7: Finish the entire pot

Continue the two steps above until you’ve coated the entire outside of the pot.

Step 8: Dry before using

Allow to dry.

Dollar Tree faux terra cotta pot on a table

Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make sure that your DYI Terra Cotta Pot turns out perfectly.

Be sure to allow the paint to dry completely before using.
If you want a bolder look, add additional blocks and create different patterns.
You can also mix and match other colors of craft paint to customize your pot as desired.

Alternate Paint Options

If you don’t have the right color on hand, don’t be afraid to relive your grade school days and try mixing together some of your existing paints to come up with a nice shade of brown.

Remember also that terra cotta is traditionally a tan color but, the color ranges widely from a very light tan to a deep reddish color.

Final Thoughts

This Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot is a great way to add some nature and style indoors without taking up too much space. With just a few simple craft supplies, you can make this beautiful pot in no time at all.

With the Pro Tips provided here, your DIY terra cotta pot will turn out perfectly every single time! So go ahead, get creative and start crafting – it’s sure to be an enjoyable project that adds beauty to any room.

Dollar Tree Faux Terra Cotta Pot

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Turn a simple Dollar Store planter into a high end looking planter with a little bit of paint, baking soda, and tumbling tower blocks.

Materials

Planter pot (DT)
2 Tumbling Tower Blocks (DT)
Baking soda
Craft Paint (colors Lite Mocha and White)
Wooden craft stick
Paint brush
Round foam brush
E6000 glue

Tools

Instructions

1. Add a small amount of baking soda to a small container, then add some Lite Mocha paint. Stir to combine. You just want to slightly thicken up the paint.
2. Use the mixture to paint the entire outside, and half of the inside of the pot. Also paint the tumbling tower blocks.
3. Glue the blocks to the sides of the pot, about 1 inch down from the top.
4. Apply a second coat of the baking soda and paint mixture.
5. Pour a small amount white paint out onto a paper plate and spread it around so it’s just a thin layer. Dab the round foam brush into the paint, and lightly dab around a small area of the pot.
6. Take the paint brush, slightly damp with the paint mixture, and gently brush in a back and forth motion over the white dots.
7. Continue the two steps above until you’ve coated the entire outside of the pot.
8. Allow to dry.

Notes

This technique is meant for an indoor pot. You may try to use a glaze coating for outdoor use, but I didn't try it, so cannot guarantee it will work.