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Fall is my favorite crafting season and Halloween is the most fun. It gives a free pass to get spooky and playful with your crafts.
Being the plant lady that I am, I like to incorporate plants where I can. That ends up being plant crafts like these DIY Halloween Googly Eye Flower Pots!
Best of all, this is so easy to do, it’s great to do with your kid. My son is five now, and super into crafting. He has a large (huge) box of craft supplies to use how and when he wants, and the most creative things come out of what’s in that box.
All the materials for these Halloween googly eye pots we already had in his craft box.
Not a lot is needed to make these Halloween decorations. One, or a few, clay terracotta pots, some black paint, glue, and googly eyes.
It’s not only easy to do, and with just a few materials, it also is super quick to finish. Perfect for when you’re busy. You are done in about 15 minutes and some drying time. Plenty of time left before Halloween to make these!
Note: Obviously, when you do make these with a little one, be careful with the glue gun. You can also use any other regular fast-drying glue for this project.
Terra cotta pots are excellent to craft with. They are inexpensive, come in many different shapes and sizes, and glue and paint generally hold really well.
My plants like them because most clay pots come with drainage holes and are porous, so they breathe, which helps the soil to dry out faster.
Painting the planter pots does affect the breathability a bit, but as long as you don’t apply a sealant, and not overwater, letting excess water drain out through the bottom, your plants will be very happy with their redecorated digs.
And if you don’t have any spooky plants, just use them as Halloween candy bowls and fill them with your favorite candies!
Ready to make your own Halloween googly eye flower pots? Continue below for the complete instructions with step-by-step pictures!
DIY Halloween Googly Eye Planter Pots
Looking for a quick, inexpensive, and easy Halloween craft? These DIY Googly Eye planter pots are it! Fill them with spooky plants or Halloween candy treats.
Materials
- Terracotta Clay Pot
- Black Acrylic Craft Paint
- Googly Eyes in Various Sizes
- Plant of choice
Tools
- Glue Gun + Glue Sticks
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Paint your terracotta pot with black acrylic paint. Apply a second coat if necessary. Let dry thoroughly.
- Next, glue on the googly eyes. Start on the top edge and let the eyes flow down. Mix and position the different eye sizes as you please.
- Remove your plant from its original container and repot it into your Halloween planter pot. Do make sure your pot has drainage holes! If not, put your plant straight in the googly eye pot while still inside the original plastic pot it came in.
I’ve put some small spikey Sansevieria plants in my pots. And air plants. Too easy. Don’t even have to mess around with soil for those. Just pop them in and done.
I picked mostly plants with pointy, spikey leaves for that spooky look. But you can put any plant in them you like.
If you enjoyed this project, you might also like the tutorial on how to make chic glitter drip pumpkins. Those are not only perfect for your Halloween decor but can last throughout the fall season!