Unicorn Planter – Magical DIY Succulent Plant Pot Idea

Give your succulent (or any other plant) a wonderful and magical home in a DIY unicorn planter.

This adorable little planter is super easy to make and is sure to impress (also a great Mother’s Day idea for a handmade gift).

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Succulents are pretty awesome on their own, but you can make them even prettier by decorating their flower pots. And when it comes to succulent ideas, there’s nothing better than a unicorn right now.

Just look at those adorable eyes! And the cheeks, the flowers, and the whole package. And it’s pretty easy to make yourself.

How to make a DIY unicorn planter

What you need:

Mini terracotta planters/pots (it’s really important that these are terracotta planters as paint won’t adhere well to other materials)
your favorite succulent along with soil
acrylic paint (or other craft paint) – white and pink
hot glue (strong craft glue works well too, but a glue gun is recommended)
drag
permanent black marker
paint brush
small tissue paper flowers
green cardboard or green felt
gold glitter cardboard

How to Make a Magical DIY Succulent Planter

Step 1

Start by painting your terracotta planter white. You will need to apply a few coats of paint, this will depend a little on the pigment of the paint (different brands will require more or less coats), on average 2-3 coats should be enough. Make sure the paint is completely dry before you continue.

Step 2

Make leaves. Trace leaves onto cardboard or felt and cut them out. You will need a few of these.

Step 3

Make the horns. Draw a triangle on gold glitter cardboard and cut it out. Also prepare flower decorations.

Step 4

Stick the horn inside the pot, facing the mouth of the pot.

Step 5

Time to decorate. Glue some leaves. Add some flowers.

Step 6

Sketch out your eyes with a pencil. When you are happy with how they look, fill them in with a black marker. You can draw blush on your cheeks with your fingers, simply dip them in pink paint and dip your fingers into the clay pot.

Step 7

Fill a terracotta pot with soil and plant your succulent. You have yourself a beautiful DIY unicorn planter.

Guide contributed by Jaquelyn W.

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