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Monday, July 2, 2012

Handmade Gift Exchange

Sometimes crafting can be a solo sport.  Other times, it can bring friends together and even provide opportunities to make new friends, such as participating in Linda's Craftaholic Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange

Linda coordinated a huge gift exchange with crafters across the country.  We were each assigned a "giftee" and, in turn, a "gifter."  My giftee is Cathy who lives in South Carolina.  As you may recall, I recently posted a tutorial on an altered chalkboard here.  I thought this would make a pretty as well as useful gift.  Using a brown and turquoise color combination, I altered this chalkboard with a garden theme. 

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Garden Theme Chalkboard

Layered Flowers & Watering Can Button

Upcycled Mint Tin becomes Chalk Holder



Sure hope Cathy likes it. 
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to seeing what my gifter has made me! 
Is that the mail carrier I hear?

Thank you, Linda, for hosting and organizing such an incredible and creative exchange.




Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Terra Cotta times Three

One of my very favorite crafty garden projects is the tiered terra cotta planter. 

I first saw this idea on Amy's creative blog, Positively Splendid, back in May 2010; and I finally got around to creating my own tiered planter and checking this off my "wanna-make" list! [Applause]


You'll have to excuse the lack of "before" photos or tutorial.  I was too excited about finally making the tiered planter to slow down and take photos of the mundane terra cotta pots or the creative process.  However, you can link to Amy's post to get all the how-to's.  In the meantime, just relax and enjoy the photos:

Poolside
How did Coconut sneak into the pic?
That's better

Ultimately, it found its rightful place on the front porch. 
Here it is with the flowers grown up a bit.


 

Extra flowers found their way into an oversized garden cup
This fountain was not handmade, but it was a double mark down
 clearance buy that we attached to the opposite brick wall.

By Southern California standards, we're having a really cold winter. 
Which is why I especially like the bright colors I used.
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It's a sure sign that spring is on its way.


Having a great time partying with my friends:
Get Your DIY On [House of Hoff]
OUR NEXT LINK PARTY!!


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