tipsy pots

I loved making this project! I initially saw this idea on Pinterest, but cannot find the original link. If it turns up I will add it to give appropriate credit to the creative person who came up with this idea.

Materials Needed:
Spray paint & spray primer
5 foot of metal rebar
5-8 terra cotta pots (depending on size)
Dirt & flowers


I started out by spraying the terra cotta pots with spray paint, and quickly learned that primer was going to be a necessity. Some spray paints have primer added in, but it is harder to find. So, after re-spraying the pots with primer it was time to pick the colors! I don't use a lot of red inside our house, but the patio umbrella outside is bright red, so I was happy to use some bright warm colors on the pots.

After pounding the rebar into the ground about a foot, I placed the short, squat pot over the rebar and slid it down until it hit the ground. I had to fill up this pot with dirt in order to prop the next pot on top. After that it was simply a matter of sliding each pot on and angling it, then we added some dirt and flowers to finish the project. I was able to fit a small sprig of ivy in the bottom-most pot of the red tower, and am hoping that it will wrap around upwards as it grows.

The kids enjoy watching the water trickle down from the top pot when we water. The pots have had no trouble withstanding our constant breeze and have gone through a few giant wind gusts unscathed. Sturdy and eye-catching, this was a great project to celebrate the arrival of summer weather.