Make this cute clay pot acorn treat jar for fall. It’s time to get out the sweater, grab some apple cider, and this Dollar Tree fall craft can be used as decor or an adorable treat jar.

This fall craft idea is so easy and fun to make for kids of all ages or as gift for your child’s teacher or care giver. Look at the cute little face on this guy!

A horizontal close up of a clay pot acorn craft for fall next to two faux pumpkins and fall leaves on a weathered white wood background. — Grab the kiddos and some simple supplies and make this cute little clay pot acorn craft.

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Easy Clay Pot Craft

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I’m working through my craft supplies stash. Having moved all of these supplies from Washington to Texas, you can bet I’m using them up before I buy more.

Check your stash to see what you have on hand to make your own Dollar Tree fall candy dish. Instead of brown paint, maybe wrap the top edge of the clay pot in twine. Perhaps use a cork for the stem instead of a twig.

If you need a minute to sift through your supplies and gather up everything for your clay pot craft, bookmark this page to make it easier to come back to when you are ready to create your acorn.

A vertical close up of a completed clay pot acorn craft net to two faux pumpkins on a weathered white wood background. — This cute clay pot acorn craft would make an adorable teacher’s appreciation gift.

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Why You Should Make Dollar Store Fall Treat Jar

This fall craft idea is so versatile! You can use it as a treat jar or you can glue the lid down and make it a permanent acorn decor piece.

This is a kid-friendly craft project. Granted, there is some detail work and grown-up tools the little ones may not be able to master, but overall, they will have a blast making this clay pot craft idea.

If you are worried about breaking the bank, you won’t do that with this project. The materials needed can be picked up from the dollar store. And they make such a great gift idea or you can sell them on Etsy!

A vertical image of a completed clay pot acorn craft for fall on a weathered white wood background. — This clay pot acorn craft is a fun activity to make with the kiddos in under 30 minutes.

Tips for Making Clay Pot Acorns

Though I used a stick for the stem, a craft cork, wood thimble, or another craft stash find would work, as well.
If you have paint markers, use them for the cheeks and the mouth but allow them to dry for 30 minutes before moving on to the next step.
Once you have completed your project, allow it to cure for 24 hours before sealing it. This step is not mandatory, but it will increase the life span of the painted accents.
If you plan to use this little guy for edible treats, use wrapped candies and products.

A square photo of a clay pot acorn craft for fall next to two faux pumpkins and fall leaves on a weathered white wood background. — Finish this cute clay pot craft for less than $3 in under 30 minutes.

Supplies for This Fall Acorn Craft

Below are the items I used to make my clay pot acorn craft. Before you head to the store, check your craft bin and yard to see what you have on hand.

Clay Pot
Clay Pot Saucer
Googly Eyes
Wooden Stems
Twine
Light Brown, Brown, Dark Brown, and Pink Craft Paint
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Small Detail Paintbrush
Scissors (Ask a grown-up for help with this one)
Pencil with new Eraser
Black Permanent Marker

The supplies for a clay pot acorn craft on a weathered white wood background.

How to Make a Clay Pot Acorn

Each step for the terracotta clay pot craft is detailed below. Keep this page open while you are creating your acorn clay pot. If you would prefer a printable how-to, scroll down and select the print button or save it as a PDF.

A painted clay pot next to two bottles of brown paint, a painted saucer and a paintbrush on a weathered white wood background.

Basecoat the base part of the clay pot with medium brown craft paint. Basecoat the rim of the clay pot and the clay saucer with dark brown craft paint. Allow the paint to dry completely. If you struggle with keeping the lines tidy, you can use some painting tape to help! (Painting tape is good because it won’t stick to the paint and pull it up.)

A painted clay pot next to a bottle of light brown paint and a paintbrush on a weathered white wood background.

Using a small detail paintbrush and light brown craft paint, create an “X” pattern around the rim of the clay pot. Place the clay saucer on top of the pot as a lid and continue to paint the “X” pattern. To help the X’s line up you can sketch the pattern in pencil first to make sure it works with both pieces!

A painted clay pot with a stick glued to the painted saucer next to a few wooden sticks and a hot glue gun on a weathered white wood background.

Add a wooden stem to the top center of the clay saucer by sticking it on with a glue gun. This can be a random (cleaned first) stick from the yard or sticks from your dollar store run. Note: you can substitute the hot glue for a tacky glue if working with young children.

A clay pot acorn craft with googly eyes, next to an open bottle of pink craft paint and a pencil, with the eraser dipped into the paint on a weathered white wood background.

Attach two googly eyes with a glue gun. You can put them as close or as far apart as you want them to be. Next, add cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into a small drop of pink craft paint and placing it on either side of the face.

A completed clay pot acorn craft next to a black magic marker on a weathered white wood background.

Draw a mouth from cheek to cheek with a black magic marker. You can also do a test drawing or two in pencil here as well.

Completed clay pot acorn craft with a spool of twine, scissors and a hot glue gun around it on a weathered white wood background.

Tie a small-ish bow with the twine and fit it to the wooden stem with the hot glue gun.

A completed clay pot acorn craft on a weathered white wood background.

Fill the pot with fall treats and gift cards, plant some cool (and safe for kids and pets) plants, or glue the top down and use it for a cute fall decoration. You can even add a few faux leaves for a fun fall look.

Notes for Making a Clay Pot Treat Jar

Clay tends to be dusty, so wipe your pot with a lightly damp cloth and let dry before painting.
Because clay is porous, a light coat of Mod Podge or a spray sealant prior to painting is a good idea to save on paint. Once you are done with the painting, seal it again and it will last for years.
If you have them on hand, this craft can also be done with a mason jar. Seal the paint to avoid any scratching.
For a more elevated piece, leave off the eyes and face painting.

More Fall Crafts You May Like

Clay Pot Apple Craft: This is another Dollar Tree clay pot craft idea that is perfect for fall and you can turn it into a Teacher Appreciation gift, treat jar, or decor piece.
Cricut Pillow for Fall with Free SVG: Do you have a heat press and you are looking for a fun fall craft? This infusible ink pillow is just what your fall decor needs. It is simple, adorable, and inexpensive to make.
Buffalo Check Fall Sock Gnome: I am a huge sucker for buffalo plaid, so this gnome went right up to the top of my favorite gnomes list. He is so easy to make and will be right at home in your already-growing gnome collection.

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Yield: 1 clay pot acorn

Clay Pot Acorn Craft

This clay pot acorn craft is a fun activity to create with the kiddos in just about 30 minutes. Add a special treat or gift card inside the acorn for a fun fall gift! You can also glue the top down as an adorable fall decorative accessory. This fall craft project is super cost-effective. You can put this craft together with limited supplies and under $3. This would also be a cute classroom craft for kids or a great teacher’s appreciation gift.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $3

Materials

Clay Pot, 3.5”
Clay Pot Saucer, 3”
Googly Eyes
Wooden Stems
Twine
Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, and Pink Craft Paint

Tools

Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Paintbrush, flat and detail
Scissors
Pencil with new Eraser
Permanent Marker, Black

Instructions

Basecoat the base part of the clay pot with medium brown craft paint. Basecoat the rim of the clay pot and the clay saucer with dark brown craft paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Using a small detail paintbrush and light brown craft paint, create an “X” pattern around the rim of the clay pot. Place the clay saucer on top of the pot as a lid and continue to paint the crosshatch pattern.
Add a wooden stem to the top center of the clay saucer by gluing it with a glue gun.
Attach two googly eyes with a glue gun. Add cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into the pink craft paint and painting on either side of the face.
Draw a mouth from cheek to cheek with a black magic marker.
Tie a bow with the twine and glue it to the wooden stem. You can fill the pot with treats, gift cards, faux flowers or glue the saucer to the pot, sealing them together.

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Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.

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