We're adding little pops of color in the kitchen today....errr, posting about it--I actually did this yesterday. Remember our little succulents on our new open shelving? When we bought them, we also picked up three plain, ceramic pots for 49 cents a pop at Ikea to house our little plants.
When I was pot-shopping, I was looking for something that was plain so that I could paint them whatever I wanted to, and these little putty-colored ones were the perfect blank canvas:
I busted out my acrylics and came up with a game plan--I would do a green-yellow one, a blue-purple and an orangey-yellow one. So, what is that? Grellow, Burple and Oranellow (which you have to say to the tune of the old Caramello candy bar commercials).
Each pot took me about 7 minutes to paint, which was a few minutes too long for Greta's curiosity. Lucky for you, I sped the whole process up to 3:40 and added a Goodbye Elliot track (Ticket to Love), so you could catch me (and Greta) in action:
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| It looks like THAT was a really awkward first meeting. |
And then put them up on the shelf and admired some more. The changes we have made to the kitchen (painting the cabinets, painting the countertops, adding a roman shade) have all been very neutral colors, and these bright planted pots (and a few chartreuse dish towels) are just what the space needed to bring it home.
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great one... yes a very fun craft idea...
i will try some soon... I am your newest follower, waiting for some more fun ideas...
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BRILLIANT! That vid was hilarious. I looooved that you sped it up too. So creative! Love how the pots turned out. Perfect touch, and ummm you and ikea are bffs. jealoussssssss
This was so FUN to watch Julie! Your iMovie skills are awesome, now with music and speed up! I loved the song, I loved getting sneak peaks of Greta, I love the finished product: my favorite post of the summer thus far
I got the pots for 49 cents a pop at Ikea. They are ceramic. I ended up sealing it with a clear high gloss spray sealer. You can get it at a craft store or even home depot. I haven't put mine outside, but I did rinse them out quickly without a problem. Hope it helps!
Were the pots orginally porcelian? Where did you get the pots? Also what product do you suggest to seal the pain with? Will you be able to leave outdoors after they are sealed (wondering if rain may take paint off the pots even if sealed).
They have the ability to withstand the heat of this sort of material is fine with the activities within the kitchen. As for kitchen countertops are considered, the' use of granite inserts a rich look to it.
Great little update! They came out beautifully.
I always wondered how you did all these projects with little Greta right there.....now I see! Very nice touch.
I love the way the pots turned out. The color combinations are very pretty. Did you end up sealing them with anything??
I haven't yet, but I definitely need to so I don't panic every time I go to water the plants.
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Excited for you and your new place! I just used whatever acrylic paint I had around the house and a few acrylic craft paints as well and a brush for acrylics. I haven't sealed them yet, but I plan on doing that to prevent scratches.
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!! our new condo (moved in Saturday!) is FILLED with gorgeous new plants or all interesting textures. I got this stunning cactus-thing with huge pink flowers I put in my night stand, cherrier than a lamp! not wild about some of the pots, lovvvvvvvvvved you video and am inspired to paint. Was scrolling quickly, what type of paint and brush do I need?