Floral Decoupage DIY Spring Flower Pots
Create striking floral decoupage flower pots for vibrant and fun Spring decor. This easy and budget friendly craft can be customized for any season.
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Are you dreaming of Spring?
Keep reading as I show you how to decoupage flowerpots for Spring, as well as how I planted them with faux flowers 🌷🌿🌺 🌿🌸
Why you're going to love this easy Spring craft
- it's easy
- it uses inexpensive dollar store supplies and basic craft supplies
- it's easy to customize
- it will add a bright, colorful pop of Spring to your home!
How to decoupage Spring flower pots
I used items from my stash, but I'll share shopping tips below for finding the supplies on the cheap! Hey, I'm on a budget too, and love to share inexpensive sources whenever possible! Amazon affiliate links included for your convenience.
Supplies:
- flower pots or 4" peat pots*
- paint (I used this white chalk paint)
- craft brushes (I used a foam brush and a small flat craft brush)
- floral paper napkins (similar here)**
- scissors
- decoupage medium (I used this product)
* check your local Dollar Tree for small flower pots; they carry both terracotta pots as well as peat pots in packs of 3
** my favorite source for inexpensive paper napkins is HomeGoods, Marshalls and TJ Maxx; the smaller cocktail napkins are perfect for this craft and you'll have lots leftover. Get together with your gal friends to share supplies, and check out my other decoupage projects below for other ideas!
I found these pretty floral napkins years ago and decoupaged some wood craft eggs with them, you can see that craft here. I used just one napkin to decorate three small pots, the number you need will depend on the size of your pots and the decorative napkins you purchase.
So what to do with those leftover napkins?
- use them for table decor to match your DIY
- make custom candles
- decoupage inexpensive dollar store chargers
- upcycle a tarnished silver tray from the thrift store
- recycle old ornaments or even pumpkins
I wasn't sure how the peat pot would do as I've never decoupaged one before, but I love how it turned out! The natural texture works really well with decoupage and any little wrinkles don't show up as much! In fact, the texture of the peat pot shows through the floral designs, and I really like all that yummy texture!
Steps to decoupage flower pots
As you can see in the supplies list, I was using two terracotta pots that I had previously painted blue, as well as a peat pot that I had spray painted brown. I love recycling my supplies first before I purchase new.
Take a look at this picture, and then read the detailed steps and tips below.
Step 1 - paint
Paint your pot to match the base color of the napkins (tissue paper is very thin and any base color will show through). You can't really go wrong with white, and I like chalk paint because it covers best. Two light coats is all I needed.
Step 2 - peel
Separate the ply from the napkin (paper napkins are usually 3 ply). You want just the ply with the design. Remember, it will be very thin so be careful you don't tear.
Step 3 - cut
Cut out the pieces of the design from the napkin that you want to use.
Step 4 - dry fit
Before gluing the pieces to your flower pot, do a dry fit to make sure you like how it looks
Step 5 - glue
Holding design piece in place, brush top with decoupage medium. Gently brush design flat, focusing on edges (some wrinkles are inevitable, especially when working on a rounded surface).
Continue with additional tissue pieces until you're happy with the look. Set pots aside to dry, or speed drying with a craft heat gun or even a blow dryer.
Additional tips
- Don't be afraid to let some pieces slightly overlap the edges of the flower pot, it actually looks really good!
- You can decoupage the entire pot, or focus on just one side (that's what I did)
- Feel free to separate pieces of the design with your scissors
- If you want to be able to shift your design once wet, add a thin layer of decoupage medium to the pot before adding design
- Try not to overbrush the design with glue, once it's wet it's even more fragile and can easily tear.
Keep reading to see how to add flowers to decorated Spring pots.
If you want to add some faux flowers to your decoupaged pots, here are the supplies I recommend:
- Styrofoam balls
- hot glue - optional
- flower single stems (I used pink ranunculus from Hobby Lobby)
- greenery - optional
- moss
Add a foam ball to each pot, hot gluing in place if it doesn't fit snugly. Push the flower stem and a small piece of greenery down into the foam (again, glue in place if it needs a little extra support).
Top the foam ball with a little bit of moss to hide everything and give your Spring flower pots a finished look. I had way too much fun styling and photographing these sweet floral pots. Feel free to pin any images you'd like to save!
Here are several ideas for styling your floral Spring flower pots ❤
bringing beauty to the ordinary,
Disclosure: I received complimentary product from Dixie Belle but my opinions are always my own!
Do you think the peat pot would be ruined if you added a real plant Instead of artificial?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, you could try sealing the outside with a matte clear spray. That would keep the water from seeping out, and then I would water sparingly! Lmk if you try it!
DeleteI especially love the texture of the peat pots! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gwen, isn't it great!
DeleteI am in love with these pots! The colors are mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing it with us on Farmhouse Friday. I'm featuring them tomorrow. Hope you link up again soon. pinned
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy, I appreciate it! Happy weekend xx
DeleteThese are so beautiful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy!
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