Sunday, May 20, 2012

Painted Planter



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 Today I want to show you my new planter that's acting as my mini garden. 


Last time I was at my parents, it was my mom's birthday. But instead of me giving her lots of presents, she ended up giving me a bunch of stuff. Including some of her herbs and petunias. Which I was super excited about. I knew I needed something to plant them in (since I have no yard) and wanted to get creative with it. So I took my happy butt to Wal-Mart to get planters. I ended up with 5", 8.5", and 14" clay pots.


I had really wanted to paint them first, but I had to plant what she gave me or it was going to end up dying. This is how it looked to begin with.


Once I had some time to paint them, I began by spray painting the bottom of each one. 


 Then I painted the tops with some black acrylic paint. To personalize it a little, I decided to cut some black vinyl to add to each of the pots. I used a K for the top (the initial of my future last name), a 101 for our future apartment number, and I used a damask stencil for the bottom pot to make it a little prettier.


The stencil and I got in a fight, so it doesn't look its best. But, I decided I didn't really care since it was going to be sitting outside and getting rained on anyways. 





What do you think? 
Hope everyone's having a great weekend!



12 comments:

  1. Super cute idea! Glad you could use the plants -- there's more when you want them.

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  2. This is so cute. I love it! It would be perfect to keep or as a gift. Great job!

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  3. Totally love this and the colors you chose to paint these fabulous planters!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  4. These are awesome! I just love the color and the pattern!
    Hope you will share with the Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/05/pink-hippo-party-79.html
    I am your newest follower~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  5. I love how you tiered them, and I love the color combo....found you at Homemaker on a Dime and I'm your newest follower! Hope you can follow back!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  6. Kayla

    I LOVE your project! Congrats - you've been featured on this week's Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!

    Have a wonderful week!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  7. That painted planter is just amazing! Seriously, it popped out at me at Funky Junk's linky ...

    Fabulous job!

    :)

    Linda
    www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

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  8. Love that project!...Great idea for house numbers!!

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  9. ... so happy you shared with us at our Great Outdoors link party!

    :)

    Linda

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  10. Sorry to hear about your disagreement with that stencil - I've had my share of fistfights with them myself!

    But it turned out fabulous!

    So glad you joined our party!
    Kelly

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  11. Hello wonderful friend! I just wanted you to know that I featured your painted plant today! Thanks for linking up this incredible project!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!
    karianne

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  12. I LOVE this project! What a creative idea.

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