Holiday Paint Projects

Martha and Hannah Milman show you how to use craft paint to create festive pieces.

Painted Holiday Pot

Dress up a plain potted plant with a touch of sparkling paint and some decorative holiday notions. This how-to comes from Hannah Milman, executive editorial director of crafts.

Tools and Materials

Terra-cotta pot
Primer (flat-finish paint) in same color as project paint
Pearl metallic or glitter project paint
Live topiary or ornament tree
Rocks (optional)
Gold glittered pinecones, ornaments, and/or LED ultraslim wire lights

Painted Holiday Pot How-To

Use primer to paint first coat on terra-cotta pot. Let dry. Paint pot with pearl metallic or glitter project paint.
Plant or cachepot a live topiary in pot; alternatively, fill pot with rocks and "plant" an ornament tree.
Embellish with glittered gold pinecones, LED ultraslim wire lights, and ornaments to your liking.