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Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Easy Chevron Stripe Flower Pots

The colours of Spring & Summer have arrived at our home, and I cannot wait to share this easy DIY Chevron Stripe Flower Pot project with you! Not only is it super easy, but with the addition of flowers...it will add the most amazing rainbow of colour to any space. I created this project to wake up the front porch so that it looks fun and fresh for the months ahead! And you can create your own rainbow of colour too....let me show you how!

I kept this project budget-friendly by using dollar store flower pots in an assortment of colours, along with some white spray paint and some adorable daisy-type flowers in shades of purple and pink.

And the magic that made it all happen....this Frog Tape in Chevron Stripe from Canadian Tire. It was easy to apply and the results were perfect. It also comes in Waves and Scallop too, so there are lots of options to create pretty pots.

Here's how I did it!

Supplies:

Flower pots {flat sides work best}

Frog Tape in Chevron Stripe, Scallop or Wave {from Canadian Tire}

White spray paint, or white paint and small paint brush

Flowers and moss decorations, if desired

To Create:

1~I purchased some colourful plants pots from the dollar store. Pots with flat sides work best for this project.

2~Next I added strips of the tape around the pot...making sure to line up the tape to make chevron stripes in widths that fit the size of the pots. For a bigger pot, you would probably want to add more strips of tape.

3~Next, I used white spray paint and applied 3 coats, waiting for each coat to dry.

{You could also use white paint and a small paint brush to apply the paint.}

4~And lastly, I removed the tape. Behold the pretty chevron striped pots. With the addition of flowers and moss decorations...they become a simple touch of beauty.

I created a group of three flower pots to grace the bistro table on our front porch.

After being blah and boring since Christmas, this porch really needed a little makeover.

I love the gorgeous colour that they add to this space and how it greets visitors coming to our front door.

The front porch looks amazing with this riot of colour and pattern.

It really makes me smile and energizes me to get busy with the rest of the our outdoor spaces!

Don't forget that tomorrow is the start of the 2014 Outdoor Extravaganza Link Parties! We invite you to share and link up your wonderful projects for Spring...be it specially crafted planters, colourful planters, deck decorating, flower bed design, or paint projects that give your home even MORE awesome curb appeal! We are looking for ALL of your creative projects so we can have the BEST Outdoor Extravaganza party ever!
And the best part? Your projects will be seen on all 6 blogs!

This year’s hostesses are (left to right):

Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tiffany from Living Savvy

Angie from Echoes of Laughter {That's me!}

Lucy from Craftberry Bush

Shauna from Satori Design for Living

Dawn from Inspired Living

And ALL of us are sharing amazing projects today! Please visit each hostess to see their creation!

I cannot wait to see ALL of your amazing projects!

To see more of my outdoor projects:
Spray Painted Bucket Planters

A Deck Makeover

Front Porch Makeover

Hostess Station

Thank you so much for visiting!

This post is linked up to:
Tatertots and Jello, Link Party Palooza, Inspire Me Please, Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, I'm Lovin' It, Inspiration Gallery, The Party Bunch, Weekend Re-Treat Link Party, The Scoop, Tutorial & Tips Link Party, Monday Funday, The Creative Collection, Our Sunday Best Showcase, The Scoop, Work It Wednesday, The Party Bunch,

Monday, 31 March 2014

Make Flower Lollipops for Spring

I love colourful projects and these flower lollipops for Spring just make my heart happy! I first made these with my daughter 8 years ago when she was in Grade 4 and since then, they have always been one of my favourite things to make for Easter and Spring. And despite their pretty sculptured look, they are surprisingly simple to make with a few supplies.

I have made these with lollipops with kids and it's so fun to watch them experiment with colour. One year, my daughter and some of her friends even made some tie-dye looking flowers that were really cool. There are so many lovely colour choices for these simple lollipops, and the colours can be coordinated for any event. All that is needed is a few supplies that you can find at either at your local Michaels Store or Bulk Barn.

Flower Lollipops

Supplies:

Melting wafers in different colours

Lollipop mold {I got mine at the Bulk Barn for $3.69}

Paint Brushes for Food

Lollipop sticks

Directions:
1. Place melting wafers in small bowl and melt according to package directions. For painting flower centers, melt very small amounts at a time. Make sure lollipop mold is clean and dry.
2. Using paint brush, paint flowers centers with melted wafers. Let set for 10-15 minutes or until firm.

3. Once flower centers are 'set', melt another colour of wafers. Stir until smooth and then pour into mold...not quite filling it to make the flower.

4. Place lollipop stick in melted wafer as shown.

5. Pour a little bit more melted wafer over top to hold it firmly into the lollipop. Let lollipops set for 20 minutes. {You can pop them into the freezer for a few mintues too}Then using fingers, gently pop flowers out of mold.

By using a few different colours, you should find yourself with a beautiful assortment of flowers to create a beautiful bouquet like the one I made below.

Add these little cuties to a pot with some paper grass for a pretty arrangement or centerpiece for a table. They are also a fun treat for Easter, a children's birthday party, bridal or baby shower.

These treats are so bright and colourful that they cannot help but add some happy cuteness to any occasion.

Thank you so much for visiting me!

Looking for more Easter ideas?

My Easter board on Pinterest is full of a ton of beautiful ideas.

Please visit it HERE.

This post is linked to:
The Scoop, Tatertots and Jello, Linky Party Palooza,Tidy Mom, Tip Me Tuesday, Gingersnap Crafts, Savvy Southern Style, Show Me What You Got, One Project At A Time, Take A Look Tuesday, The DIY Dreamer, Inspiration Gallery, Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, The Party Bunch, Super Saturday, Our Sunday Best, That DIY Party, Monday Funday, The Sunday Soiree Party, The Block Party, Home Stories A to Z,

Monday, 3 March 2014

14 Beautiful Paint Projects for Spring

Spring is the time when I start dreaming about using paint to make things beautiful again.

Over the winter, with lots of time spent indoors because of the cold, I start to notice what little pieces of furniture or decor items could be freshened up with a great new coat of paint.

I have spray paint and leftover paint cans in all sorts of colours and I love looking at my collection and playing a game of match this to that with colours.

It's so fun to re-imagine how things would look wearing a new coat of paint. So I have rounded up some really awesome paint projects to help get us all inspired to be creative with paint. I hope you find something that inspires you!

Now to get started, how about these $1 buckets from the dollar store that I made over with spray paint?

One of my favourite projects ever!

Easy DIY Bucket Planters