Paper Plant Pots

With all of the paper plants we have made over the years, we figured it was time to make some paper plant pots. Plus it gives us a great excuse to use our cardstock! Once assembled, you can fill these pots with decorative pebbles or floral foam and moss, then stick in your favorite paper plant project. 

To get started, check out our supplies list below. Then download our template or SVG file and tutorial at the end of the post.

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These paper plant pots are a fun and simple craft, made even easier with a cutting machine. Plus they will look really pretty on a mantel, shelf, or desk. To make sure your paper pots hold up well, we recommend using cardstock since it is thicker and sturdier than text weight paper. 

If you need some ideas for which paper plants to put in these pots, check out our paper succulents, potted paper herbs, and this zig-zag cactus. Or see our full list of paper plants here. We’d love to see what you do with these paper plant pots, so be sure to post photos in our crafter’s community page, or use the hashtag #MadeWithLia on Instagram.

Skill level: Beginner

Crafting tip: Our template includes three sizes of paper plant pots, but with the SVG file you can make whatever size you want. We recommend using cardstock for structure and a bone folder or curling tool for nice, crisp folds. 

Other projects shown: String of pearls paper plant, paper zig zag cactus, and paper passion caladium plant

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Tools

• Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (recommended)
• Detail Knife, Cutting Mat, and Ruler (if cutting by hand)
• Curling Tool

Materials

• Lia Griffith Frosted Cardstock Paper — Dusty Pink Pack: Peach & Mauve and Yellow Pack: Banana Pepper
• Art Glitter Glue or Glue Stick

How to Make Paper Plant Pots

1. Gather your tools and materials. Then download our pattern below.
2. Cut out and score cardstock pieces according to template using a detail knife or a cutting machine.
3. From what will be the inside of the pot, fold down the longer tab at the side, the bottom, and the top. Use a scoring tool to get crisp folds.
4. Fold the remaining tabs and scorelines down, as viewed from the outside. Use a curling tool or bone folder to get crisp folds.

Full tutorial available for members to download below.

Explore More

Love these paper plant pots? Check out our full collection of paper plants. Or browse our paper decor projects for more ideas.