• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • New Here?
    • Meet Corey
    • Contact
  • Decorate Your Home
    • Popular Posts
    • Color In Your Home
    • How to Decorate
    • Declutter & Organize
    • DIY Projects
    • Seasonal Decor
  • My Courses
    • Style Your Way Home
    • The Declutter Method
    • Color Made Clear
    • Student Login
  • Tour My Home
  • Shop My Home
  • Hey There, Home
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
Hey There, Home

Hey There, Home

DIY Home Decor and DIY Project Tutorials

Free interior color class

Pastel Chalkboard Pots for a Mini Herb Garden + 13 more Spring Decorating Ideas

Pin1.4K
Share27
Email
1.5K Shares
easy diy spring decorating ideas

Inside: Make these cute painted pots with pastel chalkboard paint for a mini herb garden + 13 more DIY spring decorating ideas!

When you think of Spring what pops into your head? Pastels? Flowers? Pretty things? Well you’re in luck cause I teamed up with 13 other bloggers to bring you some fun and easy Spring decorating ideas!

Here is how it works. I’ll show you my simple spring project. I made some really cute painted pots using pastel chalkboard for a mini herb garden.  Then, at the end of this post you will find links to each of the fabulous projects below!

Sound fun? Good!

easy diy spring decorating ideas

A Mini Herb Garden with Pastel Chalkboard Painted Pots

I love the colors of spring and I also love making marinades to use when we grill outside, which this time of year is perfect for. And when I’m making marinades there is nothing better to have on hand than fresh herbs. So I made these chalkboard painted pots in some of my favorite spring colors to create a mini herb garden for my kitchen.

The first thing you will need to do is mix up some chalkboard paint, which is really easy.

How to make chalkboard paint with grout

Simply take about 1/8 cup of acrylic paint (craft paint) and mix it with a little bit less than a teaspoon of unsanded grout. You can find unsanded grout at the hardware store and there are smallish boxes of it, so you don’t have to buy a big ol’ bag.

Adding the grout makes the paint dry really fast, so you may want to mix just one color at a time.

Paint your pots with 2-3 coats of your chalkboard paint and let them dry completely

Once they are dry go to town on them with some chalk and then rub the chalk in with your fingers or the palm of your hand so that the entire surface has a layer of chalk dust on it. (This “seasons” your surface so that you are able to erase later.)

Then plant your herbs and write on each pot what is inside! And that is it! This would make a really cute hostess gift for the backyard BBQ’s that are about to start happening don’t you think?

What do you think? I am going to love not buying herbs and having this cute little display!

———————————————–

 Now it’s time to go check out these great projects from some of my favorite blog friends! So I’ll leave you to get clicking. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Collage 2

The Turquoise Home | Hey There Home | The Blissful Bee

Collage 3

Making Home Base | One Krieger Chick | Taryn Whiteaker

Collage 5

Just a Girl and her Blog | Kaleidoscope Living

Collage1

The Happy Housie |Place Of My Taste | Create Craft Love

Collage4

This Is Happiness | Homey Oh My | House by Hoff

Pin1.4K
Share27
Email
1.5K Shares

Filed Under: Decorate Your Home, Spring and Summer

email signature no image

Free interior color class

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mel says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Love the recipe for homemade chalkboard paint.
    A couple of questions – is it waterproof? i.e. can I leave these pots outdoors once painted?
    And what surfaces can I use chalkboard paint on?
    Thanks for such a great site!

    Reply
    • Corey W. says

      March 30, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Mel! Great questions. You can really use chalboard paint on anything (pottery, or wood.) These ones I did are terracotta pots and I placed my plants in them in their plastic containers. If you are going to plant right in them, I would line them first or do a coat of something to make it so that the water doesn’t absorb into the pot. I is however waterproof. Mine were outside for some time and I can still write on them and erase. Let me know if you have any more questions!

  2. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:00 am

    These turned out super cute! Totally a perfect hostess gift. The one time I made chalkboard paint, I used leftover grout from a tiling project and didn’t realize it was sanded grout. Oops! That definitely does not wok as well. Haha…

    Reply
  3. Angela (Life in Velvet) says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Adorable! I love these! I’ve always dreamed of having a charming little potted herb garden 🙂 I just need to work on keeping them alive a little better 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up at Thursday STYLE! Hope you are having a great week!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 22, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      Haha. Thanks Angela. I’m the worst at keeping plants alive, but am determined to keep these ones going.

  4. Tammy Killough says

    April 21, 2014 at 11:17 am

    What a darling project! I love chalboard. Great job! ~Tammy

    Reply
  5. Claire says

    April 20, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I like the purses!

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    April 19, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Gorgeous pots! I love the colors you chose. 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Much Ado About Monday!

    Reply
  7. Brittany says

    April 18, 2014 at 11:38 am

    My favorite thing about target is the home good section! I love finding steals that look just like the more expensive companies. So much decor goodness there!

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    April 18, 2014 at 7:55 am

    When it comes to shopping at Target, I love going through the home and decor stuff. Not that long ago I picked up a bar cart that I’ve been using as an adorable crafting supply caddy.

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    April 17, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I love your chalkboard planters. Such a cute spring craft and something the kids can help with too. I love anything chalk inspired, always so fun! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  10. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    April 16, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I love the pastel chalkboard colors, how fun for Spring! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jodee Weiland says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    what a great idea , and I love the colors used…my kind of colors! I want to do something like this for my kitchen…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Denise says

    April 15, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    My favorite would be the home section but I love walking by every end cap to see what has been discounted, I find so many amazing deals.

    Reply
  13. Denise says

    April 15, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    My favorite section of Target is the home section but I always walk by every end cap to see what has been discounted, I have found so many amazing deals.

    Reply
  14. Tammy @ the colored door says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Such great ideas! thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  15. Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly says

    April 15, 2014 at 5:59 am

    I love Target’s home and clothes section! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  16. Kathi Riemer says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Your flower pots are so sweet. Thank you for sharing the chalk paint recipe.
    Kathi

    Reply
  17. the cape on the corner says

    April 14, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    definitely the home section, but i scour the end caps for clearance in any an all sections!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 14, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      I know! Sometimes I find the best deals on the most random end cap! Good luck in the giveaway 🙂

  18. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    April 14, 2014 at 2:39 am

    Love the chalkboard pots! I still have some mini clay pots left over from a craft challenge I did last month. These would make such a cute teacher’s gift at the end of the school year!

    Reply
  19. Gloria says

    April 13, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Wow, I’m not sure I can decide! I would have to say the home section is one area I always try to go through looking for great deals!

    Reply
  20. Janis says

    April 13, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    home is my favorite. going to make some of these.

    Reply
  21. Ariean @OneKriegerChick says

    April 13, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Such a great idea and I love the bright colors! This would be good project for my boys to help with. So fun to be a part of this “Spring Hop” with you!
    Have a Happy Day!
    ~Ariean

    Reply
  22. For My Love Of says

    April 12, 2014 at 4:17 am

    So many cute projects! I wish spring lasted forever so I could make and keep out all of these projects!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      I agree. I love the colors in Spring decor and try to keep them out as long as possible.

  23. Chelsea says

    April 11, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    What a great trick, Corey!! Such a easy way to mix up your own chalkboard paint – I love that. Those colors are great for spring too. Very cute project!

    Reply
  24. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    April 11, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    What cute little pots, Corey! I love the colors you chose! It was fun being on this “hop” with you! Have a great weekend!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  25. Courtney Saucier says

    April 11, 2014 at 11:23 am

    I am in love with the chalkboard pots! My favorite section at target is the home goods! Such cute stuff! Also the baby section because I find the sweetest things for my son!!

    Reply
  26. stephanie says

    April 11, 2014 at 10:29 am

    home of course! anything threshold!

    Reply
  27. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    April 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I swear I left a comment yesterday… did it not go through??
    Anyways, I had said that my friend just asked me the other day about how she could make her own chalkboard paint planters and I was SO happy this tutorial was available to share with her! Beautiful colors, Corey!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Weird! These were super easy to make. And you know I love to figure out how to do it for less!

  28. Cindy Medrano says

    April 11, 2014 at 6:14 am

    Clearance is my favorite section at Target!

    Reply
  29. Laura @ The Turquoise Home says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    So cute!! I need to do this same thing! Would love to have fresh herbs to use in cooking. The pretty pots are a bonus! Pinned!!

    Reply
  30. Katie B. says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Corey – These are fabulous! Great work.

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks Katie! It was so fun to see you today 🙂

  31. Krista @ the happy housie says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    This is such a cute idea, Corey! I love it – pinned!!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you Krista! I don’t have much of a green thumb, but I figure if I keep these close to the kitchen sink I can’t forget to water them right? Ha…we shall see!

  32. Kathleen Kutz says

    April 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I love Target, home decor, clothes, kitchen stuff. Great prides, too.

    I hope to make some herb garden pastel pots but I’m relaxing in a small beach town in Mexico. Oh, poor me.

    Reply
  33. Becky {this is happiness} says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Super cute pots Corey! Perfect for spring!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you Becky!

  34. Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    These are fabulous, Corey! The colors are so pretty. You have inspired me to try making my own chalkboard paint!

    Reply
    • tinysidekick says

      April 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Who knew chalkboard paint was so easy to make right? Sorta has me wanting to paint everything with it 🙂

  35. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Corey, I JUST had a friend ask me how she could recreate the West Elm ones and I was so glad this tutorial was up to share with her. LOVE the colors you chose!

    Reply
  36. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    April 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    These are so colorful and fun! Great to participate in this giveaway with you! Pinning!

    Reply
  37. Sara S. says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Target has some really amazing home decor items. I keep a short list handy waiting for them to go on sale! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Meredith G says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I love the home section at Target!

    Reply
  39. Joan B. says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Love the home department

    Reply
  40. Shannon says

    April 10, 2014 at 5:37 am

    I absolutely LOVE the home section of Target! Gets me every time! Thanks for the giveaway ladies!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 8 SIMPLES DIY MACETAS DECORATIVAS | Oh My Blog! says:
    June 13, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    […] 8.- Macetero pintura de pizarra para hierbas […]

    Reply
  2. 25 DIY Painted Flower Pot Ideas...you'll LOVE | Make It and Love It says:
    June 6, 2015 at 7:33 am

    […] Colorful Chalkboard Painted Pots via Tiny Sidekick […]

    Reply
  3. Paper Flower Pots and Giveaway - Place Of My Taste says:
    January 25, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    […] Turquoise Home | Tiny sidekick | The Blissful […]

    Reply
  4. The Inspiration Gallery Features says:
    December 8, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    […]  The Starbuck family- Spring at home   Spring Parade of Homes – An Inviting Home  Tiny Sidekick- Mini Herb Garden  […]

    Reply
  5. DIY Beaded Candle Holders and Vase - Homey Oh My! says:
    August 19, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    […] Turquoise Home | Tiny sidekick | The Blissful […]

    Reply
  6. Beautiful Spring Decor Ideas (Link Party Features) - Design, Dining + Diapers says:
    April 20, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    […] Starbuck family- Spring at home  Spring Parade of Homes – An Inviting Home  Tiny Sidekick- Mini Herb Garden   The Casual Craftlete – Flower Centerpiece DIY  Botanic Bleu – Spring […]

    Reply
  7. Beautiful Spring Decor - The Golden Sycamore says:
    April 20, 2014 at 4:00 am

    […] Mini Herb Garden from Tiny Sidekick […]

    Reply
  8. Hello Spring Free Printables + Spring Blog Hop & a $150 Target Giveaway!! says:
    April 10, 2014 at 5:00 am

    […] Turquoise Home | Tiny sidekick | The Blissful […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Corey of Hey There Home

I break decorating down into simple and repeatable steps that anyone can follow, --even if you don't have an eye for design, so you can create a beautiful home that feels like YOU. >> Learn more.

Let’s connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Select Paint Colors for your Whole House
the ultimate guide for choosing and using color in your home

Take a free decorating class

Footer

More Freebies:

Free Video Class: Choose & Use Color In Your Home Like A Pro

Free Video Class: 3 Steps To Decorate Any Area In Your Home

Important Links:

My You Tube Channel

Contact

© Hey There Publishing, LLC

All images, text, and free downloads are the property of Hey There Publishing, LLC and can not be used in any way without written consent.

Disclosure & Cookie Policy

Let’s Connect!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Search this site

Hey There, Home

Copyright Hey There Publishing, LLC © 2022 ·