It's just a terra cotta urn shape, with an egg and dart motif around the mouth and some simple fluting underneath, I always like this shape...
After a good coat (2) of primer, it was ready to go! I painted it white and it was better already...
#3 Paint white
Next, I used some watered down acrylic paint to age the pot. I love how aging looks in the detail...I used the paint-on/wipe-off method...I really have no good dish towels left! :)
#4 Age The egg and dart looks great and really stands out now!
#5 Age
This process took no time at all...I let it cure overnight and the next day I sealed it with a coat of poly.
#6 Seal #7 Finished project
Using seashells and angel root, I put together just something simple....and easily changed
(See my bottles I got @ Nell Hill's?:)
I hope you have enjoyed my mini Met! I hope your inspired to look at poor ugly pots in a different way !
Thanks again Susan for hosting!
This turned out really cute.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Deanna~
This I have not seen before. A shell nest. How cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the way this turned out. I'm always buying little planters like this and this is definitely an idea I will have to try!
ReplyDeleteYour planter looks wonderful! I have to agree that small makeovers are so exciting! Instant gratification! That's what excites me about it.
ReplyDeleteI love the whole thing!
*Tricia
LOVE the transformation. Now it looks fabulous. I also really like the beautiful arrangement you put inside. Great inspiration. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty now!
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute now.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Hi Michele! I love your tiny transformation! But what an impact this urn makes with the way you spruced it up!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Very cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! You are a very talented gal! hugs, ~cindy s~
ReplyDeleteNot only did you rescue an unsightly pot...but I LOVE the idea of the shell nest. It looks so perfect for summer! I can see that as a great centerpiece for a BBQ. Very smart idea...thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my blog. in response to your question about my chalkboard paint/mirror-i just painted chalkboard paint directly onto the mirror, it went on great and i only did one coat.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I love this arrangement!!! What a wonderful idea!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!!!
XOXO
Cathy
I love the way everyone just jumps in and paints stuff. It completely changes the whole look and it costs so little.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation!!! I really love it - such a great find!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteA great transformation -- I like small changes as well. My part of the prairie is not far from you -- Nell Hill's is a favorite shop but so is Sandstone in Joplin.
ReplyDeletenow that is an improvement of 10000%! I love the finished product! good work. (I hate priming too...it is just another step from the finished product!)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, thanks for coming over to see me at Bella Vista and your sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteYour container is fabulous!!!! You did a great job.
Barb
Adorable! I love the seashells. Very summery.
ReplyDeletei think your mini met is absolutely adorable, love how you decorated the urn. I too love tweaking.
ReplyDeletehugs
janet
This is great! I really like what you did with this. And I love your photographs. You have an excellent eye.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you've done - looks so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
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