We love unicorns at the moment and each week we have been sharing fantastic Unicorn themed crafts. Last week Sylvia and I made unicorn poop in a bottle and the week before that we shared Unicorn Easter eggs and Unicorn Gift Bags.
Today we have a gorgeous DIY Unicorn Plant pot to share. These are fun easy and simple to make and will look stunning in any home.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun + Functional: It’s cute and holds a plant—double win!
- Great for Gifting: Perfect for birthdays, teacher gifts, or just because.
- Kid + Mom Approved: Easy to make, hard to mess up, and full of sparkle!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Mini Terracotta Pots/Planters
- Paint
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Small Paper of Fabric Flowers
- Green Cardstock
- Gold Glitter Cardstock
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
- Succulent Plants and Soil
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🖌️ How To Make a Unicorn Plant Pot
- Step 1: Paint the terracotta pots white.
- Step 2: This will require 2-3 coats of white paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 3: Draw a leaf shape onto green cardstock and cut out 2-3 leaves for each pot.
- Step 4: To make the unicorn horn, draw a triangle shape onto gold glitter cardstock and cut out.
- Step 5: Glue the gold horn on the inside of the pot right towards the top.
- Step 6: Glue the leaves and paper or fabric flowers onto the top front of the unicorn plant pot.
- Step 7: Use a pencil to draw unicorn eyes onto the pot.
- Step 8: Once you are happy with the result, use a black paint pen or permanent marker to trace over the pencil.
- Step 9: Dip your fingertip into pale pink paint and give the pot rosy cheeks, if you’d like!
- Step 10: Fill the terracotta pot with soil and then plant your succulents inside.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the unicorn planter as a magical candy holder for parties or events, making it a fun and versatile decor piece even when not housing plants.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Incorporate a Secret Compartment: Design a hidden compartment within the planter to store small trinkets or notes, adding an element of surprise and functionality.
- Use Iridescent Paints: Apply iridescent or holographic paints to the unicorn's horn and accents to create a magical, color-shifting effect that catches the light beautifully.
- Add a Personalized Nameplate: Attach a small, customizable nameplate to the base of the planter, allowing for personalization and making it a perfect gift option.
- Incorporate a Miniature Scene: Create a tiny fairy garden or whimsical scene around the base of the succulent, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the planter.
- Use Glow-in-the-Dark Elements: Integrate glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers to make your unicorn planter enchanting both day and night.
- Experiment with Textures: Combine different materials like felt, sequins, or beads to add varied textures to the unicorn's mane and accessories, making it visually and tactilely engaging.
💭 FAQs
You can mix fine glitter into clear glue and brush it lightly over the unicorn’s horn and pot. This gives a shimmering effect without overwhelming the design, keeping it playful and magical.
Instead of clay, you can craft the horn using tightly rolled metallic paper, foil, or even a small twisted rope painted gold. These materials add texture and a fun handmade twist.
Yes! Attach strong twine or a macramé plant holder around the pot. Make sure the weight is balanced, and use faux succulents to keep it light enough for easy hanging.
Choose colorful varieties like Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ (purple tones) or Crassula ‘Campfire’ (red tips) to complement the pastel, magical vibe. Tiny trailing succulents can mimic a flowing unicorn mane.
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DIY Unicorn Plant Pot For The Home
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Mini Terracotta Pots/Planters
- Paint
- Hot Glue
- Paint Brush
- Small Paper of Fabric Flowers
- Green Cardstock
- Gold Glitter Cardstock
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
- Succulent Plants and Soil
Instructions
- Paint the terracotta pots white..
- This will require 2-3 coats of white paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Draw a leaf shape onto the green cardstock and cut out 2-3 leaves for each pot.
- To make the unicorn horn, draw a triangle shape onto gold glitter card stock and cut out.
- Glue the gold horn on the inside of the pot right towards the top.
- Glue the leaves and paper or fabric flowers onto the top front of the unicorn plant pot.
- Use a pencil to draw unicorn eyes onto the pot.
- Once you are happy with the result, use a black paint pen or permanent marker to trace over the pencil.
- Dip your fingertip into pale pink pen and give the pot rosy cheeks, if you’d like!
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Ohh! These are fantastic. So cute. I think I might have to try making them with my unicorn crazy girl x
They are brilliant! I agree.
Too cute! Absolutely LOVE this!
These are wonderful! What a great idea and so simple too!
I love this idea, have just shown it to me daughter and she wants us to try it during the holidays
These are amazing! Lovely little gift idea too. I might need to give these a go!
Thanks. I think so too! 🙂 A great gift idea!
These are really cute, I bet kids will love them! Easy to do as well
Yes it's a simple craft but very effective.
Ahhh!! This is so cute! 🙂 I love this idea and it doesn't look too difficult!
What a lovely craft you guys have done, I do love unicorns and think this is real cute
Oh goodness, these are adorable - Eliza would love making these
Awesome. They are super simple to make too!
You can't beat a bit of unicorn crafting, what a cute piece to make and it would make a great gift
These are so cool! They'd be great to have out over summer x
This is such a cute idea! Bet they would look great in different colours too.
Absolutely adore these, life is not complete without the addition of unicorns.