Tut Tuesday: DIY Dipped Neon Pots
You guys, I’ve never been a huge fan of pink. But HOT PINK? I can get on board with that. These pots were so fun and ridiculously easy to make. Read on to learn how to make your own.
You’ll need:
- brown pot (mine are from IKEA and cost $1.99)
- painter’s tape
- Neon Pink fluorescent spray paint (found at Home Depot)
Start off by wrapping the tape around your pot at your desired height. I split mine in half so it would be pink on bottom and natural on top. After you have taped, paint the bottom of the pot with light, short bursts of paint. Hold the can far enough away to avoid paint drips. After about 3 coats, let ‘er dry.
Done! So simple, right? And adding a Succulent or two never hurt anyone. These really pop and look great as centerpieces. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen bits and pieces of the neon glory that is currently my life. There’s more in the works so just you wait…
**Happy Tuesday**
Update: if you love these bright neon pots, than you’ll LOVE these bright wooden fruit cups!
Oh man, I love these! Great idea, I am going to have to try this.
Joy! These were so fun to make. I currently have three of them sitting out on our patio and I can’t help but stare every time I walk by them. Neon is the bee’s knees.
These are just what my window sil has been looking for.
Linds, you need to make these stat. They’re perfect for your window.
huge huge, big ol fan of these. cute gift too.
good idea for the gifting of the neon. i would love it if someone gave these to me. instead, i gave them to myself. :)
cute!! i’m actually planting a succulent garden today. i know i can’t kill succulents, so i can plant a real garden when the SNOW goes away!! blah
Thanks, Jess! That’s EXACTLY why I used succulents. They’re the only plant that can survive around me. The snow should be gone soon and then I want to see your succulent success!
Succulents have always been my favorite plant…and when someone asks me what my favorite flower is, I always say “succulents” with a smirk. But this combination floors me! Genius. So so so pretty. I’m gonna have to try it.
Thanks, girl. Succulents are one of my faves, too. They’re so gorgeous and SO different. I loved the hint of pink they had to offer. They pair well with the neon pink paint. So well it hurts.
i am loving all things neon too!
Isn’t it great, Maggie? I love color and am so happy neon is makin’ a comeback. I’m over the moon about it! :) Sending an email your way as we type!
Love them! Love the cacti too…super cute :)
Thanks, Dene! I’m such a lover of succulents. I have had them for two weeks now and only watered them once! My kind of plant.
I absolutely love your blog. You are super talented. I came across your blog from Fabulous K. I’m you newest follower!
Thanks, Marissa! You are so sweet and made my head grow about ten sizes too big! I’m excited that you’ll be sticking around! We all love Fab K!
This is PERFECT! Why didn’t I think of this? Thank you. :)
this is such a cute idea that could be used for so many home events. love the blog- will be adding to my follow list asap!
Oh wow, Jen! I don’t know how I missed this comment but I am replying NOW! Thank you so much for your sweet words. I hope you made some neon pots of your own this summer! We’ve been in a lot of the same alt classes so I’m excited to follow you as well! :)
OMG I love this!
Love this DIY, so easy. Yes, HOT PINK rocks ;)
Audrey! The neon is what my life revolves around now! So glad you love it!
I love he brightness and hue of this fluo pink. The finish product is so perfect and works so well with the succulent. I will definitely add this project on my list to do list ;)
Thank you! I’d love to see pics of yours if you ended up making some! Neon is just perfect!
Cute! Would be great as a gift/bridal shower gift. I have a very bright yellow spray paint I want to try this on now.
Leni,
I ALMOST sprayed them yellow! I’ve got a project coming up involving some neon yellow so stay tuned! If you paint some pots yellow, link up and let me know! I’d love to see them!
XO,
Lexy
TOO CUTE!
I featured your DIY on my blog today :)
http://blog.shopdirtylaundry.com/posts/2012/4/17/112-too-cute-tuesday.html
ENJOY!
Thanks, for the feature, Jeanee! These pots are one of my favorite projects! Super colorful and SUPER CHEAP!
xo,
Lexy
These are really zinging! I can’t tell what the pots are made of…plastic? clay? resin? Just curious…haven’t been to Ikea in a while.
There are SOOOOO many choices at Ikea. You have to get there. I’m not sure what these are made of, but here is a link to the exact pots I used! Hope it helps!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30165805/
Great idea – and so simple! Need to try this urgently!! :) Everybody needs a pop of neon in their life, right?
Kristina, you’re absolutely right. Everyone needs the neon. It’s so great. And they are still so bright and pink! I love ‘em. :)
Lex– I’m gonna make these this week! I needed a cheap, easy, BRIGHT, diy for my patio and these are just the most perfect thing. I love all your fab ideas that you so willingly share with the world wide web. :) love, mm
I’m so glad you’re going to make them! We have a bunch on our back patio and we love ‘em. They are just fun and cheerful. I haven’t seen succulents at Home Depot lately. (They must be out?) I’m gonna check Lowe’s next!
Love it! I have that exact Ikea planter and it could definitely use from sprucing up!
Becca, get painting that planter, girl! Since I posted this, I’ve been seeing lots of neon planters popping up all over the web. I even saw a bright orange one that I fell in love with. Post pics when you’re done so I can see how they turn out! :)
I did this yesterday! It looks great – minus the imperfections :)
Meagan! Imperfections are what make projects unique! Please take some pictures. I’m dying to see how they turned out! Aren’t they just super easy to make?!?
I love the neon colorblocking!! Just included this in a round-up of planter makeovers :)
Charlie @ Match Made On Hudson
Really nice idea! Like your blog. Will come back soon!
Thank you so much! I’m happy you will be back. :)
i just think this is so great, the idears are endless…. thanks so much.