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…
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.
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.
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!
I absolutely love the texture that shines through! I really think they are just so perfectly imperfect!
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!
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,
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this darling chalk painted hutch,
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and my farmhouse dining room, infused with color.
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Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things says
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.
Lolly Jane says
Couldn’t agree more. That spackle is genius! LOVE these!
shawnna griffin says
so cool! Love the pots!
Lolly Jane says
Right, Shawnna!? They are gorgeous!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
Such a great idea, Kristi! Can’t wait to try it too with some old pots I have!
Lolly Jane says
I’d like to make an army of these cuties!
Lindsay says
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!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Lindsay! Kristi is clever! 😀
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
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/
Lolly Jane says
Awesome, thank you so much Jenn! xo
Kati says
I love these planters. Great texture and so easy to make. I need to make some! Pinned.
Lolly Jane says
We love them too, Kati!
AnnMarie says
These pots are so unique and pretty! I love the texture! They seem to be easy to do too.
Lolly Jane says
Yes, can’t wait to make my own!
Ann says
Huge improvement over plain terracotta pots – love them!
Ann
https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/
Lolly Jane says
Agree, love that texture!
Krystal @ Little Light on a Hill says
OMG! I love this project! This will be done in our home…soon!!
Lolly Jane says
Yay! Hope you love it!! Such a fun tutorial!
Tianna says
these came out so cute!
Lolly Jane says
They did! Kristi is super talented!
Kim says
I love the pots and the step ladder! Great job!
Lolly Jane says
Seriously clever with that ladder, huh!! Kristi’s whole house: dreamy!
Lisa Silfwerbrand says
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
Lolly Jane says
Wow Lisa, thank you! (And for hosting, too!) Can’t wait to check it out! xo
Janet Trieschman says
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
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
Never would have thought of adding Spackle to create texture! Its a win of an idea, these pots turned out beautiful!!!
Frugal Hausfrau says
I love the spackle, too, and I have white washed pots before – but that just makes them cool!
Vanessa says
These are stunning and a marvellous idea.
Lolly Jane says
Thanks for the sweet comment, Vanessa! We love them too!
The Happy Creations says
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:)
Taylor from sugar & succulents says
I absolutely adore these!!!
Lolly Jane says
We do too! Love your blog…succulents are our fav!
Christine at Light and Savvy says
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)
Lolly Jane says
Whoohoo, thanks so much, Christine! Kristi will be thrilled 😀
handmade by amalia says
I love this, so pretty and a cool idea.
Amalia
xo
Lolly Jane says
Super cool idea, thanks Amalia!
Kim Smith says
These pots are really nice. And such a great idea. I am always looking for an easy idea for my garden.
Lolly Jane says
We love them too, Kim!
Angie Rose says
What a fun project! I’d love to try this with some old pots I have. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Ruth says
Wow, Just amazing farmhouse! As a gardener, I really appreciate your project JANE
Rebekah Purnel says
The idea is just awesome! I had a plan to make my house green and your ideas have made it. Love them 🙂
Jen Beckham says
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?
Lolly Jane says
Hi Jen! These cuties are from Ikea, less than $5 🙂
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90375155/
Lolly Jane says
Hi Jen! They’re Ikea’s artificial potted Thyme, available on Amazon! 🙂 https://amzn.to/2OmRVmC