Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A Simple Project

Earlier this summer, I found this pretty *vintage* planter at TJMaxx.  While the color was a lovely light shade of lime, I'm afraid it just wasn't working for me, BUT, the price was right, and I knew that I could have a bit of fun with it.   

 
Finally, this past weekend, I got to play with it!  Out came my sample jars of CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist, AS Old White and AS Pure White.  I then chose a simple, French image from the fabulous Graphics Fairy, and, once the paint was dry, transferred the image to the front of the planter.  Of course, I then had to rough it up a bit after it dried with fine sandpaper:
 
 
Here is the AFTER!  I added a little burlap, pinecones and few seasonal picks to create a fun, Fall arrangment, which now sits on our dry bar!
 
 
Total cost for this project was $0.00(!), as I had everything I needed on hand!  Aren't those the best kind?

Thanks for stopping by!

Becca

28 comments:

  1. What a great planter box, Becca! I love how you transformed it. The graphic is great and I love the Fall touches you added to it. I still have quite a bit of burlap garland that I bought earlier this year. I'll have to make sure I bring it out when I do my Fall decorating!

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  2. Those are my favorite kinds of projects! You did a fabulous job on this. The fall picks are perfect in the planter. So pretty!

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  3. Love that, Becca! Glad to see you have started decorating for Fall. Me, too, as of yesterday. It matters not that the temps are hovering around 108! :)

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  4. I love it, Becca! I like how you used burlap in the arrangement, it looks a little rustic!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. Becca, this is so pretty! The graphic was a great addition!! I just love seeing all of your creativity! You're so good!!!

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  6. Love those free projects! It looks awesome Becca and now you have me itching to get crackin' at my fall decorating! :-)
    Vanessa
    P.S. LOVED your island transformation in the last post!

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  7. What a great transformation Becca! Love it and love the pretty fall display inside it too!

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  8. What a great project, Becca! The burlap is a great addition to the arrangement too. May I ask how you added the graphic to the planter? Did you trace and paint it on?
    It's so pretty!

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  9. Very, very pretty! Free is the best price for any project! LOL Was the transfer easy? I am getting ready to try and transfer a graphic, but I am so afraid I am going to mess it up! You did a wonderful job!

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  10. Beautiful transformation! I love how this turned out.

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  11. Hi Becca! Just beautiful as always. Love the white with the burlap and berries. Very nice job on the transfer too - I still have to try that!! Have a great week - sincerely, Jeannette

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  12. What a fabulous job you did on that planter. Love it. Smiles, Susie

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  13. I absolutely love it, Becca! That graphic is perfect and I love the color- xo Diana

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  14. Beautiful planter...great graphic and gorgeous arrangement...Love Fall!

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  15. I am so ready for fall and this is amazing! I love the colors you chose and the graphic is so pretty!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  16. You are so darn awesome!!!! If you want to come to Minnesota and do a whole house, I am your girl!!

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  17. YOU are amazing, Becca!
    Looks fantastic now!

    xox
    A

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  18. Becca, I absolutely love this. You are so creative! Show us more...;)

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  19. Very nice spruce up Becca. You make everything look so easy peasy! Have a great Thursday!!

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  20. That is beautiful!!

    Newsest follower here, adore the blog!

    Jan @door251

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  21. Looks great Becca! I can see you using this for so many things!

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  22. Oh my, that is just beautiful! I am on my way to Michael's shortly and I have to pick up some transfer paper. I haven't tried it on wood yet, but this is simply gorgeous.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Becca, Love the new look of your planter. Great job and a great piece for any time of the year.
    Happy Labor Day,
    Babs

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  24. I love it Becca! It's absolutely charming! Well done!

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