Floral Decoupage DIY Spring Flower Pots (2024)

Create striking floral decoupage flower pots for vibrant and fun Spring decor. This easy and budget friendly craft can be customized for any season.

Are you dreaming of Spring?

Although here in the south our winter days are few, it's been dreary and raining for days! I was ready for a bright and colorful Spring craft and these floral flower pots are SO easy, you're gonna love this pretty DIY!

Keep reading as I show you how to decoupage flowerpots for Spring, as well as how I planted them with faux flowers 🌷🌿🌺 🌿🌸

Why you're going to love this easy Spring craft

How to decoupage Spring flower pots

I used items from my stash, but I'll share shopping tips below for finding the supplies on the cheap! Hey, I'm on a budget too, and love to share inexpensive sources whenever possible! Amazon affiliate links included for your convenience.

Supplies:

• flower potsor 4" peat pots*
• paint (I used this white chalk paint)
• craft brushes (I used a foam brush and a small flat craft brush)
• floral paper napkins (similar here)**
• scissors
• decoupage medium (I used this product)

* check your local Dollar Tree for small flower pots; they carry both terracotta pots as well as peat pots in packs of 3

** my favorite source for inexpensive paper napkins is HomeGoods, Marshalls and TJ Maxx; the smaller co*cktail napkins are perfect for this craft and you'll have lots leftover. Get together with your gal friends to share supplies, and check out my other decoupage projects below for other ideas!

I found these pretty floral napkins years ago and decoupaged some wood craft eggs with them, you can see that craft here. I used just one napkin to decorate three small pots, the number you need will depend on the size of your pots and the decorative napkins you purchase.

So what to do with those leftover napkins?

I wasn't sure how the peat pot would do as I've never decoupaged one before, but I love how it turned out! The natural texture works really well with decoupage and any little wrinkles don't show up as much! In fact, the texture of the peat pot shows through the floral designs, and I really like all that yummy texture!

Steps to decoupage flower pots

As you can see in the supplies list, I was using two terracotta pots that I had previously painted blue, as well as a peat pot that I had spray painted brown. I love recycling my supplies first before I purchase new.

Take a look at this picture, and then read the detailed steps and tips below.

Step 1 - paint

Paint your pot to match the base color of the napkins (tissue paper is very thin and any base color will show through). You can't really go wrong with white, and I like chalk paint because it covers best. Two light coats is all I needed.

Step 2 - peel

Separate the ply from the napkin (paper napkins are usually 3 ply). You want just the ply with the design. Remember, it will be very thin so be careful you don't tear.

Step 3 - cut

Cut out the pieces of the design from the napkin that you want to use.

Step 4 - dry fit

Before gluing the pieces to your flower pot, do a dry fit to make sure you like how it looks

Step 5 - glue

Holding design piece in place, brush top with decoupage medium. Gently brush design flat, focusing on edges (some wrinkles are inevitable, especially when working on a rounded surface).

Continue with additional tissue pieces until you're happy with the look. Set pots aside to dry, or speed drying with a craft heat gunor even a blow dryer.

Additional tips

Keep reading to see how to add flowers to decorated Spring pots.

If you want to add some faux flowers to your decoupaged pots, here are the supplies I recommend:

Add a foam ball to each pot, hot gluing in place if it doesn't fit snugly. Push the flower stem and a small piece of greenery down into the foam (again, glue in place if it needs a little extra support).

Here are several ideas for styling your floral Spring flower pots ❤

bringing beauty to the ordinary,

Disclosure: I received complimentary product from Dixie Belle but my opinions are always my own!