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Clay Pot Crafts

Try these free craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of crafts using clay - terra cotta - pots.

Flower Pot Crafts

I am hoping to get outside and do some planting so, more than likely, I will end up with a collection of plastic flower pots. What would you make out of them? If you don't have any flower pots, check with your friends or neighbors who like to plant or run to the store and grab a couple of clay pots. You can make something useful or something...

About Gone to Pot

Form your About.com Guide - Create your own clay pot masterpieces. Make great crafts using terra cotta planters and these free project ideas and suggestions.

Candy Plant Craft

Find out how to make a terra cotta clay pot fully of tasty flowers. A great gift idea shared by Susan!

Clay Pot Apple

From your About.com Guide, make this cute apple using a clay pot!

Clay Pot Baby

Make this cute baby using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Bird Bath

Sharon from CA shares these photos of a clay pot bird bath she made.

Clay Pot Bumble Bee

From your About.com Guide, make this cute bumble bee using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Bunny Craft

Diane explains how you can create a cute clay pot bunny craft that can be used as an Easter basket.

Clay Pot Cat

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Christmas Bell Craft

Eleanor explains how you can make adorable bell ornaments using a clay flower pot and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Coffee Filter Holder

Sharon explains how to make a personalized coffee filter holder using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Cow

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Frankenstein

Make this cute Frankenstein using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Frog

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Frog Photo

See a picture of a Clay Pot frog craft made by Thomas C. from NY.

Clay Pot Ghost

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Ice Cream Cone

Decorate a clay pot so it looks like an ice cream cone - submitted by Doodle.

Clay Pot Ladybug

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Mummy Craft

Diane W. explains how she made this adorable mummy craft using a clay pot, old t-shirt, and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Party Place Card Holder Craft

Corrina Casson shares these directions for making fun place cards using clay pots.

Clay Pot Pilgrim Bonnet

Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's Bonnet.

Clay Pot Pilgrim Hat

Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's hat.

Clay Pot Plant Stand

Make this neat plant stand using terra cotta clay pots, a saucer, and a few other supplies.

Clay Pot Reindeer

Include your little ones in the holiday decorating by showing them how to make a clay pot reindeer. This adorable Christmas craft even has a bell that rings.

Clay Pot Santa Craft

From your About.com Guide, a cute tabletop decoration made with a terra cotta clay pot.

Clay Pot Spider

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Clay Pot Toothbrush and Soap Holders

This simple craft can be decorated to match your bathroom. For a little more variety, you can decorate these using rub-on decals.

Clay Pot Toy Shop Candy Jar

See a picture of a Clay Pot Toy Shop Candy Jar craft made by Thomas C. from NY.

Clay Pot Turkey Craft

These can be made to be used as nut cups for your Thanksgiving dinner or simply for decoration.

Clay Pot Winter Friends Photo

See a picture of a Clay Pot Winter friends craft made by Thomas C. from NY.

Decoupage Candy Wrapper Pot

Check out this decoupaged candy wrapper clay pot craft, made by Erica St. John.

Decoupage Comics Pot

Check out this decoupaged comics clay pot craft, made by Erica St. John.

Decoupage Crayon Wrapper Pot Pot

Check out this decoupaged crayon wrapper clay pot craft, made by Erica St. John.

Decoupage Hippie Pot

Check out this decoupaged hippie clay pot craft, made by Erica St. John.

Flower Pot Garden Friend Craft

Follow these instructions and find out how to make a flower pot man for your garden.

Flower Pot Man

Erin Sinclair from Spanaway, WA shares how she created this amazing flower pot man.

How to Make Flower Bouquets

Add a little sparkle to your child's next party by making these adorable flower bouquets. All you need is a few everyday craft supplies.

Ladybug Painted Pot

See a picture of a ladybug painted pot submitted by Di345.

Mosaic Marble Planter Craft

Instructions to decorate a planter using marbles, submitted by Cyndy.

Painted Pots

'Cyberspace Monkey' gives suggestions for decorating terra cotta clay pots. If you want even more pot painting inspiration, watch this how-to video.

Polka Dot Pot Craft

You can make these decorative pots in a variety of colors and sizes and use them not only for planting but also to gather small items on a dresser, to hold cooking utensils, or to organize your office supplies.

Potted Tissue Flowers

From your About.com guide, make tissue paper flowers in a pot.

Pumpkin Bell

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Red Hat Flower Party Favor Craft

Robin explains how she created this fun red and purple potted flower craft as party favors for a Red Hat Society event.

Snow People

From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!

Thanksgiving Toothpick Holders

Learn how you can use a clay pot to create a toothpick holder that looks like either a turkey or a pilgrim hat.

Yellow Dots Painted Pot

See a picture of a painted pot submitted by Di345.

Baby Snowman Clay Pot Ornament

Eileen, The Artful Crafter, shares these directions so you can make a tiny snowman using clay pots.

Be-Witching

A cute witch made with 2 painted, clay pots.

Clay Pot Elf

An adorable elf with a bead head and a clay pot body.

Clay Pot Santa and Mrs. Claus

These cute decorations are ready to bring joy to all the girls and boys. What a fun way to say Merry Christmas to your holiday host, your child's teacher, or a member of your family.

Clay Pot Turkey

This little turkey is quite simple to make. The cost is minimal and he makes a great table decoration or hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner!

Clay Pot Winter Friends

Ice blue is the popular color for snowmen and winter scenes. These winter friends are looking cool in their ice blue outfits, just waiting for the ice rink to open!

Delightful Duo

These little snow people, made using clay pots, are adorable!

Fanciful Fellow

Stack and paint clay pots tp look like a scarecrow.

Flower Pot Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow is made using a clay pot, fabric scraps, raffia, and a few other basic supplies.

Flower Pot Recipe Holder

This is a simple project with great results. Minimum supplies needed: flower pot, moss, small flowers, plastic fork, and Plaster of Paris .

Gift for the Chef

Make this personalized kitchen utensil holder using a clay pot.

Holiday Flower Pot Friends

Use a combination of wooden balls and small terra cotta pots to create these adorable hanging characters.

Merry Monster

Stack and paint clay pots to look like Frankenstin!

Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament

Eileen, The Artful Crafter, shares these directions so you can create an adorable nutcracker.

Pretty Potted Pens

These flower-topped pens make great gifts for any occasion, but why not make a few for yourself?

Spring Bouquet

Make this fun craft project and add some spring to your home.

Tabletop Topiary with Artificial Roses

Eileen, The Artful Crafter, shares these directions so you can make a tabletop topiary.

Terra Cotta Charm

Find out how you can turn a terra cotta saucer into a clock!

Terra Cotta Pot Snowmen Face

Learn how you can create adorable snowman faces using upside-down clay pots.

Terra Cotta Village

A great way to store Christmas treasures.

Turkey Toothpick Holder

Make this terra cotta clay pot toothpick holder for the holiday table.

Winsome Witch

Stack and paint clay pots to create a fun witch.

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