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Snazzy Painted Planter Pots

I am willing spring to come with this project. Willing the cold cold cold air of yesterday to go away and the warmth that we enjoyed just on Monday to return. Living in the Tennessee valley, you literally never know what the weather may bring.

And now, I just realized I sound like an old man talking about the weather.

Let’s move on to the snazzy painted planter pots, shall we?

I actually made these toward the end of last summer. Thus why, when you see the images, it’s all bright and sunny. However, when I went to post them, the weather had quickly changed and I decided it would be best to wait – so here they are now, getting thrown into internet land along with a little wish for spring.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Snazzy Painted Planter Pots

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Materials & Supplies Needed:

Step 1: 

To make the planter that has vertical triangles that meet in the middle, start by creating the pattern below with the smaller width FrogTape®.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

I didn’t really measure on these much, just eyeballed it.

Step 2: 

Next, you will want to use your craft knife to trim up all the edges of the tape.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

For the largest triangle, you will want to cut out the section where the triangles meet as shown below.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Step 3: 

Begin creating the same pattern as you did at the top, except on the bottom of the pot now.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Step 4: 

After you have created the pattern, tape off the surrounding area of the planter with the larger width FrogTape®.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Use your fingernail to firmly adhere the FrogTape® edges to the planter.

Step 5:

For the other planter, simply place six strips of the 0.94″ FrogTape® on the side of the planter in triangle formations as shown below.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Step 6: 

Even up your edges with a craft knife and tape off the rest of the planter with the 1.88″ FrogTape®.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Step 7: 

Use your fingernail to firmly apply pressure to all the edges of the FrogTape® to create a good seal.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Step 8: 

Spray paint your designs.

Step 9: 

After your last coat of spray paint (I did two coats), immediately remove the FrogTape®.

Let the planters fully dry, then fill them with your favorite plants.

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Instead of paying $50 on a planter pot, buy a cheap one and dress it up with spray paint! Easy Painted Planter Pots | Gardening | Fiddle Leaf Fig | Geometric | Painting Patterns

Instead of paying $50 a pop, you’ve spent about $15 per planter.

Not too shabby.

Now, come on spring!!

Do you have any great pattern ideas for planters? 


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  3. Julie says

    Looks awesome my dear – great job! I’m thrilled just painting the pot another color and pretty much have done that to most of my pots. Looks very colorful on the patio that’s for sure. Thanks for sharing this idea.

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  5. Pam S says

    You and Frog Tape are an awesome duo! What a pretty way to make those plain ole pots look amazing. Love seeing your ideas….most are things even ‘I’ could do!!

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  7. mary ballerin says

    Wow, I was surprised at the prices. I guess I’m a cheapskate, lol. I use empty pots from buying trees or bushes but you really want to paint them a lighter color if using them outdoor, the black sucks in heat and isn’t good for the roots. Love the designs though!

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  11. Pamela says

    These are perfect for me! I love a paint DIY project and after finishing my kitchen remodel and feeling like I was hemorrhaging dollar bills, I am looking for some affordable accessories to complete our look and these are right up my alley. Thanks for sharing. Visiting via Share It One More Time

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  21. Karren Haller says

    I love the creation of the planters, really so easy but they look amazing!!!
    And have your post featured on Friday Features Linkup this week and Pinned to share!!
    Hope you’ll stop by and linkup again.
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Karren~

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  22. Amy says

    Hi. Can you explain how you painted the planer blue FIRST and then sprayed a cream color between the tape? The original potter is definitely a dark brownish color and the finished product appears a matte blue….

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  24. Julie says

    I know this idea is a few years old now but they still look modern and fresh. It’s a great idea and the gold with the matte black is a perfect combo.
    Don’t worry about sounding like an old man, here in the UK we all talk about the weather all the time too!!!

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