1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Family 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.
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.
Clay Pot Apple
From your About.com Guide, make this cute apple using a clay pot!
Clay Pot Apple Photo
See a picture of the Clay Pot Apple craft made by Dora Catheline.
Clay Pot Apple Photo
See a picture of the Clay Pot Apple craft made by William Sack.
Clay Pot Apple Photo
See a picture of the Clay Pot Apple craft made by the Phillips Family.
Clay Pot Apple Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Apple craft made by Thomas C. from NY.
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 Bird Bath
From Christine, your About.com Birding Guide. Make a lovely bird bath using clay pots.
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 Cat
From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay 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 Cow Photo
See a picture of the Clay Pot Cow craft made by Karynn Reed.
Clay Pot Cow Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Cow craft made by Thomas C. from NY.
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 Ghost Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Ghost submitted by Thomas C. from NY.
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 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
From your About.com Guide, a cute tabletop decoration made with a terra cotta clay pot.
Clay Pot Santa Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Santa craft made by Thomas C. from NY.
Clay Pot Snowman Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Snowman submitted by Evamarie and Melissa.
Clay Pot Snowman Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Snowman craft made by Thomas C. from NY.
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 craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.
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 Winter Friends Photo
See a picture of a Clay Pot Winter friends craft made by Thomas C. from NY.
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.
Painted Pots
'Cyberspace Monkey' gives suggestions for decorating terra cotta clay pots.
Polka Dot Pots
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
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!
Snow People
From your About.com Guide, make this cute craft using a clay pot and a few other supplies!
Turkey Candy or Nut Holder
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Yellow Dots Painted Pot
See a picture of a painted pot submitted by Di345.
Animal Print Pots
Take clay pots from plain to wild by simply painting stripes or spots.
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 Noah's Ark
Noah and his cargo of animals have never been cuter and easier to create than this clay pot version.
Clay Pot People
This is a fun feature designed for those who like to have fun building clay pot people or other garden art.
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 Spring Village
A group of cheery spring-time clay pot projects to choose from - birds, bees, bugs and flowers.
Clay Pot Statue of Liberty, Policeman, Fireman
WOW! Check out these wonderful clay pot creations.
Clay Pot Totem Pole
Totem poles were designed to tell stories or commemorated historical events. The figure at the top is called a Crest. The figures under the Crest represent characters in a story. The story may be a myth or legend, or it may be a story from the life of a person in the tribe.
Clay Pot Toy Shop
Adorable! Stack and paint a few clay pots to create this cute Christmas building.
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!
Country Clay Pot Angel
Make an adorable terra cotta angel.
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.
Flowerpot Bugs
Create a whole swarm. These adorable flowerpot bugs won't “bug” anyone.
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 .
Frightful Halloween Pot Mummy
This mummy may not give you hugs, but it can definitely make you laugh.
Garden Goddess
This delightful, clay pot cutie will bring a smile to all who see her.
Gift for the Chef
Make this personalized kitchen utensil holder using a clay pot.
Holiday Clay Pot Choo Choo
This Holiday Clay Pot Choo Choo will chug its way into any heart this Christmas. Easy to make, this little train makes a great gift, or a terrific holiday decoration under your own tree.
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!
Mini Clay Pot Floppy-Ear Doggy
Kids will love making this precious pooch, and parents will love not having to feed it.
Mini Clay Pot Giraffe
“It's a jungle out there!” Bring it inside and experience the beauty of the jungle with this adorable clay pot giraffe.
Mini Clay Pot Piggy
Won't your kids have fun making this little piggy? Be sure to make more than one, after all, “this little piggy went to market!”
Mini Clay Pot Spotted Cow
This moo-rific cow is spotty and fun.
Patriotic Windchime
Let your pride ring out with this colorful patriotic windchime made using clay pots.
Penguin Family and Igloo
Make this adorable, clay pot penguin family.
Pot within a Pot Fountain
The most soothing sound is the bubbling of water through a little table top fountain. You won't believe how easy it is to build a fountain for your home or patio.
Southwest Style Candle Holder
Bright Southwest colors enliven these clay pot candle covers. Use outdoors to protect candles from light winds, or inside on the dining table at your next casual gathering.
Spring Bouquet
Make this fun craft project and add some spring to your home.
Striped Bee Clay Pot Friend
This special little bee is a terrific springtime gift, or a great piece to have peeking out of live plants. If you like the Striped Bee, be sure to try the Pink-Bodied Bee and the Blue-Bodie Bee, too!
Stuck Bunny
This adorable bunny is made from a styrofoam ball... and, exactly what is he doing in that clay pot???
Team Spirit Candy Jar
This cool candy jar is made out of glass and clay pots. Fill it with candy when your family gathers to watch your favorite sports team on TV.
Team Sport Kids
Grab some pots and paint, then start creating your own whimsical world of Perky Pots.
Terra Cotta Charm
Find out how you can turn a terra cotta saucer into a clock!
Terra Cotta Clam
This is adorable!! A “pearl” of a craft, this Clay Pot Clam is the perfect complement for your fishy friends.
Terra Cotta Crab
Cute and fun, this Clay Pot Crab won't grab your fingers, but it'll sure touch your heart.
Terra Cotta Man
Use PVC pipe and clay pots to create this guy!
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.

Explore Family Crafts

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Family Crafts
  4. Crafts by Type - Technique
  5. Clay Pot Crafts

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.