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diy farmhouse pots

DIY· Home Decor

27 Jul

I’m so happy to be popping by again from Making it in the Mountains, where I blog about our journey to transform our first fixer-upper into the {farmhouse} of our dreams, one DIY project at a time. It’s no secret that I love all things farmhouse style. There’s just something about the soft, muted colours, the rich textures and filling a space with bright whites and wood tones … it all just comes together to create such a warm and cozy space.

But it can’t ALL be white.

One of my favourite ways to inject a bit of colour and life into a space is to throw a few plants into the mix. I can’t wait to show y’all how I created these lovely diy farmhouse pots…

Get the how-to on these diy farmhouse pots! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

 Armed with some plain old terracotta pots, a bit of spackle, and some white paint (I used Cloud White from Benjamin Moore), I got straight to work. I started by very haphazardly slapping some spackle over the outside of my pots to add a bit of texture. I wanted these pots to have an old, weathered feel, so I tried to be as random as I could with this, leaving lots of bumps and variations.

Get the how-to on these diy farmhouse pots! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

After letting the spackle dry for an hour or so, it was time to add some paint. Because I was aiming for that rustic look, I decided to water down my paint using a 1/1 ratio of paint and water to give it some transparency. Then, with a very light hand, I painted around the outside of my pots, quickly wiping off any excess with a dry rag to let as much of the terracotta (and spackle) show through as possible. I was really careful to work in small sections so that my paint wouldn’t dry before I was able to wipe some of it away.

Get the how-to on these diy farmhouse pots! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

 I still can’t believe how quick and easy these sweet little pots were to make! And I am head over heels in love with how they turned out!

Farmhouse Style Pots | www.makingitinthemountains.com

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

 I absolutely love the texture that shines through! I really think they are just so perfectly imperfect!

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas!

Don’t you think they look so sweet sitting on our DIY Faux Fireplace Mantel? They’ll be the perfect addition to our Farmhouse style master bedroom!

Get the DIY on these farmhouse style pot! Learn how to spackle + paint these like a pro to give these pots the perfect rustic charm! Great DIY farmhouse project, darling home decor ideas! 
If you love {farmhouse style} as much as I do, I’d love for you to pop over to my project gallery for all sorts of farmhouse inspiration! Wishing you SUCH a lovely day! 

making it in the mountains - home. made. lovely.

Thanks, Kristi, for a wonderful idea, can’t wait to make an army of my own, so cute! Visit several more farmhouse ideas like our DIY Farmhouse Shelves,

Pretty farmhouse dining room shelves, click through to see how easily the room came together. Step by step how to create this look! Pretty farmhouse dining room decor ideas! DIY farmhouse shelves using stain + paint!

this darling chalk painted hutch,

 

Gorgeous painted hutch makeover. Come see the before and after of this beautiful hutch using BB Frosch chalk paint powder! Rifle Paper Co wallpaper inside this pretty chalk paint hutch!

and my farmhouse dining room, infused with color.

Gorgeous farmhouse dining room. All the tips to achieve this look without breaking the bank! Love the aqua dining room accents and the farmhouse pendants too! Pretty neutral dining room ideas!

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. Jen Beckham says

    08/07/2018 at 8:07 pm

    Love the terra cotta pots, spackled and painted, what type of greenery is in them? I would love to find some like that but need a name?

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/07/2018 at 10:35 pm

      Hi Jen! These cuties are from Ikea, less than $5 šŸ™‚
      https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90375155/

      Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/08/2018 at 9:40 am

      Hi Jen! They’re Ikea’s artificial potted Thyme, available on Amazon! šŸ™‚ https://amzn.to/2OmRVmC

      Reply
  2. Rebekah Purnel says

    02/03/2018 at 7:15 pm

    The idea is just awesome! I had a plan to make my house green and your ideas have made it. Love them šŸ™‚

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  3. Ruth says

    01/24/2018 at 4:15 am

    Wow, Just amazing farmhouse! As a gardener, I really appreciate your project JANE

    Reply
  4. Angie Rose says

    08/11/2016 at 1:09 pm

    What a fun project! I’d love to try this with some old pots I have. Thank you for the inspiration šŸ™‚

    Reply
  5. Kim Smith says

    08/10/2016 at 4:59 am

    These pots are really nice. And such a great idea. I am always looking for an easy idea for my garden.

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    • Lolly Jane says

      08/10/2016 at 8:37 am

      We love them too, Kim!

      Reply
  6. handmade by amalia says

    08/08/2016 at 10:08 pm

    I love this, so pretty and a cool idea.
    Amalia
    xo

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    • Lolly Jane says

      08/10/2016 at 8:49 am

      Super cool idea, thanks Amalia!

      Reply
  7. Christine at Light and Savvy says

    08/08/2016 at 6:41 pm

    I love your pots…using the spackle is genius! I recently did something similar but I just used plain old paint! Thank you for sharing at Friday Favorites! Your awesome project will be featured at our next party…so I hope you will visit us again:) Hugs- Christine at Light and Savvy (also Must Love Home)

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    • Lolly Jane says

      08/08/2016 at 7:14 pm

      Whoohoo, thanks so much, Christine! Kristi will be thrilled šŸ˜€

      Reply
  8. Taylor from sugar & succulents says

    08/08/2016 at 4:26 pm

    I absolutely adore these!!!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/08/2016 at 7:15 pm

      We do too! Love your blog…succulents are our fav!

      Reply
  9. The Happy Creations says

    08/08/2016 at 3:25 pm

    What a wonderful DIY!!Love it.So happy my favorite for this week has been voted Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity with us,have a wonderful day:)

    Reply
  10. Vanessa says

    08/08/2016 at 4:45 am

    These are stunning and a marvellous idea.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/08/2016 at 6:21 am

      Thanks for the sweet comment, Vanessa! We love them too!

      Reply
  11. Frugal Hausfrau says

    08/07/2016 at 7:43 pm

    I love the spackle, too, and I have white washed pots before – but that just makes them cool!

    Reply
  12. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    08/07/2016 at 5:06 pm

    Never would have thought of adding Spackle to create texture! Its a win of an idea, these pots turned out beautiful!!!

    Reply
  13. Janet Trieschman says

    08/06/2016 at 7:39 pm

    I love the look of your pots, something I would not have thought to do. Thanks for sharing your post with Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it

    Reply
  14. Lisa Silfwerbrand says

    08/06/2016 at 1:44 pm

    I love these pots! How cute are they with the whitewash?? Not to mention the ladder they are on… <3 Thank you so much for linking them up to our Bewitchin' Projects Block Party last week! You are one of my Features tomorrow over at http://www.recreateddesigns.com. Hugs, Lisa

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/07/2016 at 11:48 pm

      Wow Lisa, thank you! (And for hosting, too!) Can’t wait to check it out! xo

      Reply
  15. Kim says

    08/04/2016 at 6:32 am

    I love the pots and the step ladder! Great job!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/04/2016 at 8:44 am

      Seriously clever with that ladder, huh!! Kristi’s whole house: dreamy!

      Reply
  16. Tianna says

    08/03/2016 at 8:16 am

    these came out so cute!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/03/2016 at 8:30 am

      They did! Kristi is super talented!

      Reply
  17. Krystal @ Little Light on a Hill says

    08/03/2016 at 7:40 am

    OMG! I love this project! This will be done in our home…soon!!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/03/2016 at 8:29 am

      Yay! Hope you love it!! Such a fun tutorial!

      Reply
  18. Ann says

    08/02/2016 at 4:58 am

    Huge improvement over plain terracotta pots – love them!
    Ann
    https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/

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    • Lolly Jane says

      08/02/2016 at 9:41 am

      Agree, love that texture!

      Reply
  19. AnnMarie says

    08/02/2016 at 4:17 am

    These pots are so unique and pretty! I love the texture! They seem to be easy to do too.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/02/2016 at 9:41 am

      Yes, can’t wait to make my own!

      Reply
  20. Kati says

    08/01/2016 at 9:36 am

    I love these planters. Great texture and so easy to make. I need to make some! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      08/01/2016 at 9:43 am

      We love them too, Kati!

      Reply
  21. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    07/30/2016 at 5:05 am

    These pots look fabulous. Great transformation! By the way, I featured this post today on my blog: http://engineermommy.com/2016/9-gorgeous-home-updates/

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    • Lolly Jane says

      07/30/2016 at 10:30 am

      Awesome, thank you so much Jenn! xo

      Reply
  22. Lindsay says

    07/28/2016 at 9:03 am

    OMG this is amazing! I had no idea that’s how to create the textured look! So smart! thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      07/28/2016 at 9:18 am

      Thanks, Lindsay! Kristi is clever! šŸ˜€

      Reply
  23. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    07/27/2016 at 10:36 am

    Such a great idea, Kristi! Can’t wait to try it too with some old pots I have!

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      07/27/2016 at 3:14 pm

      I’d like to make an army of these cuties!

      Reply
  24. shawnna griffin says

    07/27/2016 at 8:30 am

    so cool! Love the pots!

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    • Lolly Jane says

      07/27/2016 at 8:56 am

      Right, Shawnna!? They are gorgeous!

      Reply
  25. Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things says

    07/27/2016 at 6:53 am

    Wow, Kristi!! I would have never thought to use spackle!! The spackle gives the pots a little dimension that really makes them pop. The pots are soooo beautiful and really have that farmhouse charm.

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      07/27/2016 at 9:42 am

      Couldn’t agree more. That spackle is genius! LOVE these!

      Reply

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