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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Need A Tissue...flower pot?

A great way to create custom flower pots is with tissue paper.
These were made using images found on the
 Graphics Fairy website.
 Once I found the images I wanted to use, I printed them out on tissue paper (the kind you would put in a gift bag).
Cut the tissue paper larger than a piece of printer paper, wrap it around the printer paper, and tape it to the back. It's kind of like wrapping a present. Then you are able to run it through your printer.
After I painted my pots white, I tore the image out and used ModPodge to adhere the image to the pot. Then I tore pieces of plain tissue paper and covered the entire pot to give it texture.
  The pots looked fine at this point but I wanted to antique them. 
I used brown acrylic paint and a damp rag and rubbed it onto the pots. This is one case where you want your wrinkles to show and the brown paint helps that happen.




I recently taught a class at the shop on how to make the tissue covered flower pots...


 I also taught the ladies how to make 
Spoon Plant Markers like these...




 I showed how to make these a couple of years ago.
If you missed it, you can learn how HERE.


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27 comments:

  1. I love the look of this so much! How do I print on tissue paper?

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  2. This is so funny we did this back in the 70's( we used printed tissue paper. You can also use rice paper napkins. But a word of advice pain the inside of pot and coat with clear acrylic paint to seal. If you don't seal they will mildew in just a short while.

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  3. Oh those pots are just stunning! I can't wait to try that. Nice project girl!

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  4. What a cute idea! Pinning to my Crafts to Make Board.

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  5. Thanks for sharing at the Shady Porch! I shared this great idea on my FB page today. Have a great weekend! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  6. This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. I have tried many times to print on tissue paper with little to no success...I will have to try this out! :)

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  7. So very pretty! The design is so vivid.

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  8. So beautiful! What a great idea. I'm going to have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing. Dragonflies are my favorite!

    Stopping by from SITS. Have a lovely weekend.

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  9. Sooo dainty..So pretty I like it!

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  10. These are so pretty! I would love it if you would share this at my Saturday Spotlight link party.

    http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-17/

    Hope to see you there!

    April
    Angels Homestead

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  11. Your flower pots look nice indeed. I made them years ago using the top layer of paper napkins. The only problem with these flowerpots is that they soak up water and this will bleed after a while. I `sealed` my pots with varnish, just use it on the inside of the pot and the problem is solved. Kind regards from the Netherlands,
    Mac

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  12. Really cute Virgina! I like the texture of the tissue paper. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. These are so adorable. I like the tissue paper idea. It really gives the pots texture.
    I am your newest GFC.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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  14. Oh so cute! The dragonfly pot is my favorite!

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  15. They turned out so great! I'd love if you'd like up to The DIY'ers: http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-diyers-and-some-favorites.html

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  16. Awsome idea!! Love htem!
    *hugs*deb

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  17. What a beautiful idea! The pots are gorgeous! Also love the spoons! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  18. Wow, these look amazing!
    We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    Two Girls and a Party
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by:
    Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
    Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    We hope to see you there!

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  19. I love the dragonfly pot! And those spoon plant markers are cool and cute! I'm pinning the spoons!


    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/05/submarine-sunday-32.html

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  20. What a fantastic idea!! I have seen tissue papered walls, but not on pots, I love it. Sharing at my party today!

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  21. Very nice! I love the spoons! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.

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  22. As always you rocked this!!!! Love everything! : ) Sending tons of hugs!!!!

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  23. I love both projects. If you have followed me for awhile you know I love using tissue paper for decoupage. Love the spoons especially. I'm so glad you joined us this week at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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