Hello!
Tonight I avoided studying for finals for one last day by watching Parks and Recreation, hanging out with my cat and painting pots! This project was really easy! You just need to be patient with letting the acrylic paint dry.
1) Clean or buy a terra cotta pot (There are tons at thrift stores)
2) Use a sponge to apply acrylic paint of your choice. Paint in one direction to avoid crazy streaks (this will take numerous coats if you are painting your pot white and you don’t want streaks)
3) Use a fine liner to add design or a small paint brush (Don’t use Sharpie if you use a fine liner it will run! Instead use a Staedtler permanent marker (I checked to make sure it doesn’t run with water)
4) Last use a finish to seal the paint and protect the inside. I still have to do this last step but that is it!
This is a really fun DIY project and it gives old planters a second life. I loved the quote “I’d rather have flowers in my hair than diamonds around my neck” and it is a sweet saying for a succulent planter. I am hoping to start selling some this summer in Vancouver 🙂
Goodluck and happy painting!
urbansucculents 
May 13, 2013 at 7:54 pm
This is so cute. And I love the saying.
June 12, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Thank you so much @craftymadre. It is a very sweet saying 🙂