My daughter needed a quick "thank you" gift for a very special couple. So we bought a lovely fern from a local nursery here in town. We found the clay pot at Lowe's. It wasn't very special looking so I pulled out the last bit of my AS Old White and painted the planter. Added a coat of clear wax and distressed a bit. (I need to work on my technique here) She wrote a special note that we attached with some twine we had. It's sweet and simple but we think it is something they could use anywhere in their lovely home.
I don't know why but I have really enjoyed the Annie Sloan paint on smaller projects like my little birdie planter and the pots for my pink shutter.
I don't know why but I have really enjoyed the Annie Sloan paint on smaller projects like my little birdie planter and the pots for my pink shutter.
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So, where would I find this Annie Sloan stuff?? I have heard so much about it. I must try. And from the looks of it, your pot looks great using it!
ReplyDeleteTurned out great! I'll bet they loved it. I like that you added a special touch to it.
ReplyDeleteI thin it looks wonderful - that's a good gift - I don't have any plants in my house I'm embarassed to say - maybe I'll pick something up the next time I'm out
ReplyDeleteOh my,this is adorable! I love the contrast between the chalky paint and the texture of the fern. It will look perfect in any vignette. Such a wonderful gift. Thanks for your loving thoughts on my fringed pillows. Have a great week!~Poppy
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That made a really nice spur of the moment gift.
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out the bird planter.
xoxo Bunny Jean
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I'm enjoying your blog and your style. Found you at Handy Man Crafty Woman. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI adore those clay pots.
I don't know too much about that paint. I may have to look into it. I do a lot of furniture makeovers. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteAnother great project you did (I just commented on the chair you did this week too)
ReplyDeleteASCP for pots? That's a great look!! Wish I would have thought about it :D
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what a great gift! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
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Mimi, I love the way the AS Chalk Paint looks on the pot. It definitely upgrades the pot from Lowe's into a piece that looks like it came from a shi shi French boutique!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your creativity at Rook No. 17!
P.S. I'm spotlighting your post on my FB page today!
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