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    Home » Art Activities

    Drip Painted Flower Pots

    Published: May 5, 2016 · Modified: Jul 1, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    With the warmer weather approaching, my kids and I have turned our attentions to the outdoors. One of our favorite outdoor activities is planting. I can't think of a better place to plant than these pretty Drip Painted Flower Pots. They are fun for kids to make and so eye catching. You can even fill these pots with the seedlings you get from this DIY Seed Starter for Kids.

    This drip painted flower pot is a great project to make with kids. It makes a fun Mother's day gift or teacher appreciation gift.

    Drip Painted Flower Pots

    To make these Drip Painted Flower Pots you will need:

    • Terra cotta pot (I used a 6 inch wide pot)
    • Acrylic paint with a flip top lid in various colors
    • Tray
    • Water proof sealer
    terra cotta pot and paint

    You may want to have your kids wear a smock for this activity as it can get messy. We just rolled up our sleeves and and were fine. I let my kids pick out various colors of acrylic paint to use on their pot. Once they chose, it was time to start decorating. We did this project on a reusable plastic tray to contain the mess. Turn the pot upside down, then flip open the top on the paint and hold the bottle over the pot and start squeezing.

    drip painted flower pots

    My daughters squeezed paint on the top and on the sides and watched as it dripped down the pot.

    child squirting paint on flower pot

    We enjoyed watching the colors mix as the paint dripped. I love the fact that gravity does most of the work on these drip painted flower pots.

    drip painted flower pots

    When the kids were done painting, I set the pots out to dry for a few hours. Before I did, I made sure to move the pot to a different location on the tray so it didn't dry with all the paint hanging off the bottom. Simply place your finger in the hole in the pot and move it. You will get some some paint on your finger, but it easily washes off. When the pot is dry, paint over it with a thin layer of water proof sealer if you plan to use the pot outdoors.

    We have been watering our plants each day and waiting for those seeds to sprout.

    child watering plants

    If birds or other small animals are a problem in your area, it is a good idea to start these seeds indoors until they have sprouted. Ours are currently enjoying the sunshine and the care my kids are providing.

    drip painted flower pots

    These drip painted flower pots make great gifts too! I am thinking they would be fabulous for Mother's Day or an end-of-year teacher gift. You can start the seeds at home and by the time they sprout, present the teacher with a gift of a beautiful pot and a new plant. This would truly be a gift that keeps on giving.

    Do you like to garden as a family? What tips do you have for growing plants with kids?

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    1. Pauline Mitchell

      September 13, 2018 at 6:26 am

      Our boys love gardening. These pots would make a great gift

    2. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Robin. We love looking at them each day.

    3. Robin Masshole Mommy

      May 11, 2016 at 10:31 am

      I am in love with those pots! I want to make these with my kids because they are so incredibly cute.

    4. laura londergan

      May 08, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      these are just the cutest! What a great way to get the kids involved with getting crafty with you!

    5. Amber Nelson

      May 06, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Wow, how fun! I am definitely going to try this with my daughter. So pretty!

    6. Debra

      May 05, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      My kids would absolutely love to make this! What a super fun idea!

    7. becca

      May 05, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Those pots are so cute! And EASY! I love growing our own plants; it's always so rewarding.

    8. Sheri

      May 05, 2016 at 11:30 am

      These are so awesome and though my little one is too young to try tis with, I will try making one of these with my husband instead. Love this!

    9. Terri Steffes

      May 05, 2016 at 11:15 am

      I love these adorable pots. I think it would be a great use of leftover paint too! The gro-ables will be a cute addition to gift bags. Love it.

    10. Julie

      May 05, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Really cute pots! And I love that the planters work in pots, these would be great for my apartment.

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