My first finished craft project in many, many years! I've been really inspired by some of my favorite bloggers to get "crafty!" I have a few BIG projects in mind for later, so little projects like this will help give me some confidence I think.
At Like Merchant Ships, she says to "use what you have." So, to fill an empty spot on my kitchen wall, I went looking! There on my back deck were these little flower pots in their rusted ivy holder. My mom gave me these probably 4 or 5 years ago and I never used them. Before I cleaned them up, they were filled with dirt and bugs and had spider webs all over them. I kind of like the rust, so I left it. I didn't have any paint or ribbon or trim to dress them up to fit my red and green kitchen. But, I did remember that I had a red checked gift bag that would probably work to cover the pink flowers. Here's what they looked like after I cleaned them up. Here are the materials I used to decorate the pots. I love the checked bag. I just cut stips of the bag to fit around the lip of the pot, and taped them on.
I'm pleased with it. I used fake ivy until I can get some little pots of real ivy. Here it is hanging on the wall. Cute!
I'm pleased with it. I used fake ivy until I can get some little pots of real ivy. Here it is hanging on the wall. Cute!
Here are a few pics of my kitchen. I love this glass light catcher. I get evening sun through the kitchen window, so I love the colorful light it casts while I'm cooking dinner!
Here's another pic of my new project and my green and red curtains. I got all the curtains for my kitchen at JC Penney on deep discount. It's my favorite place to find good quality, stylish curtains. These were about $8 for two panels. The valance was about $8 as well. I love them!
This was a unique, inexpensive fix if you want a change for your kitchen tile. I wanted to go with red and green and a Tuscan feel in my kitchen. It was country blue and butter yellow. The tile backsplash was white with a country blue strip. I have a good friend who is an artist and she does beautiful murals. I asked her to paint a Tuscan scence on my tile backsplash. All I had to do to prep was paint on an oil based primer and then paint a cream color base coat. She came in, and once she got going, it took about an hour (she's quick!) to paint the scenes. Over the stove I wanted a scripture that was uplifting and talked about the goodness of God. I love the murals. I know that my kitchen is one of a kind.
My "Cucina" (kitchen) sign. On the other set of cabinets, I have one in black that says "Amore." I do love my kitchen.
My "Cucina" (kitchen) sign. On the other set of cabinets, I have one in black that says "Amore." I do love my kitchen.
You did good! So great that you looked around and used what you had. Love me a free project! Can I tell you how much I adore your painted backsplash?! It adds such a personal touch to your kitchen. I also love the curtains! JCPenneys does have wonderful window treatments. Hope you have a good day! Oh, why don't you leave your neighbors a note on their door? That's probably what I would do!
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen too! The painted tile is awesome. I am trying to incorporate more scripture around my home to remind me of the truths I hold so dear yet fly out the window when things get hairy.
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