Sunday, March 18, 2012

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

I was feeling a bit crafty the other day… thus, I decided to give it a try and work on a couple of fun projects… My inspiration came from HERE initially. So I grabbed an old clay pot and gave it a whitewash treatment. I then splotched on some left over gray paint (used on this project HERE) around the bottom with a paper towel and let the pot dry a bit. Before the paint was completely dried, I rubbed on it some soil from the garden for added patina. Because the paint was still somewhat wet, the soil was able to stick nicely. I then let the it rest overnight.

The following day I grabbed an image from the Graphic Fairy, and then this is when I saw this… and decided I was going to make it easy for me by just following the instructions there and forget about the Mod Podge transfer technique. Just mod podge the graphic to the clay pot and voila! Pretty & super easy!

I was so inspired and happy with the result that I decided to try the same method on some plain Jane little purple jars I had...

I got the antique key at Michael's. I love old rustic keys; if you're lucky, they'd open an unimaginable amount of magical doors for you! ;)

I added some wire on one of the bottles and inserted a stems from the long, trailing Golden Pothos plant in it… Its trailing stems make it an attractive plant for this little hanging bottle…

That’s it for today… more projects coming up! A huge THANK YOU for participating in our weekly party and taking us to your cottage! Can't wait to see what you've been doing this week! Last week was another fantastic party! I am enjoying seeing all the creative ideas and projects you are sharing!


Etiquette for linky parties

1) Link to a recent project post, and not a link to the front page of your blog, your Etsy store or a giveaway.

2) Link back to the host’s blog via a button or text link. This is a common courtesy, and it is usually appreciated if you link back in the same blog post that you are linking up.

28 comments:

  1. Hi Cielo, I love the image on your pot. I often use Mod Podge for adhering items. I thhnk I need me a cute pot like yours. lol! I love the purple shade of your bottles. The images and keys give them a touch of magic. Thanks for hosting!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  2. Cielo I love the bottles and pretty pot your redid!! That planter looks so frenchy now!

    Would love for you to come see the progress I am making on my Creative Space.

    bee blessed
    mary

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  3. Love, love, love the bottles, so pretty!

    -Kim :)

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  4. Really cute project, Cielo. I adore that little pot and the bottles are just lovely! Nice job! xo Diana

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  5. Love the planter. I put that same graphic on a tray. Your bottles are fantastic. How fun. Hugs, Marty

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  6. The image on your pot is lovely, Cielo! I've been inspired myself lately and created some pretties for my mantel. Thanks for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. Thanks so much for hosting:) Loving your purple bottles.
    have a great week
    ~Cheryl

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  8. Hi Cielo~ Your post came at the perfect time. Hubby and I scavenged a bunch of old bottles that I'm decorating. I've already done a few and used graphics from The Graphics Fairy. You've inspired me to do some clay pots next. And THANK YOU for the info on the key from Michael's. I've been looking for some for the bottles ... the real ones cost about $10 each. I had no idea Michael's carried them. Thanks for hosting!

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  9. I adore that pot!!! I'm ready to make several for myself now.

    Thanks so much for the party!

    Have a wonderful week,

    xox

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  10. How lovely,I love the images from Graphic Fairy. I have a few and plan some projects. Never thought of putting one on a pot though,must try the modge podge thingy.
    Your little bottles are delightful
    Happy Monday xx jeanetteann

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  11. Hi Cielo! Your clay pot and bottles turned out beautifully! That purple is soooo pretty! Great job! -- and thanks for the shout out, girlie! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  12. Your post calms me, and at the same time makes me want to jump and make changes in my life. Beautiful. I am inspired.

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  13. Cielo, what a pretty pot!! Your creations are just lovely! Thanks so much for hosting this party!

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  14. Cielo I love your flower pot so pretty! Thanks for hosting such a great party

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  15. Isn't being crafty fun? Your projects are adorable. Thank you for hosting. Have a wonderful week!

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  16. I love this idea Cielo! I am headed straight to the Graphics Fairy and my Mod Podge!!!

    Hugs,

    Susan and Bentley

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  17. Your bottles are quite beautiful! Love that pot too! Thanks for hosting Cielo! Have a great week.

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  18. Love what you did with the clay pot! I am joining this party for the first time-thanks for letting me be a part of it!

    ~Trisha

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  19. Cielo, I love the bottles but especially the flower pot. Thanks for sharing and hosting.

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  20. Hello, I only see wonders on your blog!
    I am one true fan of yours!
    Loredana

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  21. Soooo pretty!! You certainly have a magical touch of making everything so beautiful!!

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  22. Hi lovely lady.
    Your bottles are Gorgeous so sweet.
    I would like to thank you for hosting your linky party.
    I hope you have a wonderful week with our family.
    XXOO Diane

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  23. Pretty pot!

    Thanks as always for hosting a fun party!

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  24. How beautiful! I love the little purple bottle and the key you added :)
    Jennelise

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  25. Oh so fab! I love what you did to your flowerpot.
    Also, your little bottles truly do look magical! The vignette is gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  26. Lovely, especially the bottles, like the color, and the flower pot is pretty too. Thanks for hosting. Have a great day.

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  27. I love the bottles!! I am going to try that. Thank you for hosting
    Katie

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