Randy and I worked on a lot of different things while I visited. One thing he wanted to do was arrange his new terrarium, and pot some flowers to put in it.
We had an idea to decorate the terra cotta pots with some old paper and photos. The smaller pots are covered with pages from old books then rubbed with aging inks, and the largest got covered in photos and paint.
After Randy glued vintage pictures all the way around the pot, I dabbed at the terra cotta with three different Tim Holtz crackle paints, in mossy green, white and cream onto the areas between the photos.
It is a haphazard, messy process, where I didn't try to be too precise about where the paint went. Some areas of the pot are left bare, some of the paint is heavier than in other spots, and some of it got on the photos.
When that dried, I rubbed the paint and the pictures with a dark ink pad, a mossy one, and an ivory one, and blotted it with a baby wipe to blend the inks.
Of course, the mini green house was so cool anything would have looked good in it! But I think that the aged pots added a nice touch. (he bought it at Pottery Barn)
When we were done, I thought it needed just a little bit more, so I made this little caged fairy to nestle down in the moss. Its really tiny, about 3" tall.
The little girl in the photo I cut up, is holding a puppy, which was appropriate for Randy and Kevin's house, they are quite the dog lovers.
Gosh, I wish I had one of these, nice, huh? (Randy is pretty cute too) It looks great in their sun-room. I think the plants will thrive in it.
Please leave a comment if you want a chance to win one of my Mini Dress Form online workshops
If you have already purchased the $15 class, and you win, I'll send you a kit of vintage materials to make your dolled up dress form.
I loved what you and the gunkle did with the post and I adore your little fairy girl too
I love your mini caged fairy! She is adorable!
Good morning Karla,
the pots have turned out great and your caged fairy is just so lovely!!! You are such a great artist!!!
hugs
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
Your mini caged fairy is so cute! I think I need to add one to my decor.
Love those madeover pots! Gorgeous dressform! Would love to win one of your classes on how to make these!
Oh my goodness, I love the pots! You are so inspiring!
Rhonda
I love everything that you do, but those pots were over the top great! Would love to win one of your classes too. Thanks for the chance!
The greenhouse is just awesome! I love the pots, too. You and Gary make very creative partners!
XO,
Jane
Thanks, Randy did a great job on the pots!
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Thanks, but I had a partner, Randy was working on the pots too!
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I sure would love to sit down and make a few more. Wouldnt they be cute on a Xmas tree?
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I love anything you do.
That little caged fairy is adorable!
Danielle
Hi Karla, I have really enjoyed your wonderful posts of your trip, love the green house and love your caged fairy. I would love to win your giveaway. Thank you so much for the opportunity. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Hugs, Terri
I love the mini green house, i have some old windows, if i could only get my hub to do it ….oh well maybe someday!
C
LOve that pot! I just bought some of the Tim Holtz crackle paint, can’t wait to try it! Boy, Karla, I bet they look forward to your visits! What fun stuff you have been doing while visiting!
Wow, this is a great environment for you to create! No color barriers in this house!
Love those pots. I have to try that:) I just ordered my dress form tutorial. I do want the kit but I didn’t see it for sale. Maybe you could add it to my box with the perfume bottle and send me an additional paypal??
I visit your blog every day to what you have come up with. You inspire me and I am sure lots of other people. I ordered the dress form tutorial and can not stop making them.
Would love to learn how to do this, what fun Guncles, everyone should have some in their family!! Celeste, The Victorian Tailor
Love it all! But the caged fairy is the best. Gonna have to try that! Thanks for the inspiration.
Very nice Karla, I just wanted to stop by and let you know I would be mailing the tags fro the Birdsong Tag Swap on Friday, July 1st. Thanks for letting me jump in.:) Marilou
Karla you have such great talent! I love those pots,
and the little fairy cage. I cant wait to get back to Florida and make a mini fairy retreat.I dont have a mini greenhouse but I do have a big old bird bath.
I would love to win an on line class, I have not enjoyed that treat yet.
Thanks Donna
I absolutely love that terrarium!! I think I may have to visit Pottery Barn! Or at least take another look at their catalog! The pots turned out great! And I especially love that the plants are real! I used to grow and propagate African violets because I had the perfect window. I gave up after we moved from that house.
Anyway, the terrarium is a hit with me! Thanks for sharing it!!
Those picture pots are divine!
I love it when you go to the Guncles. Those pots are to die for.
It looks like you guys had a great time! Loving the pots and the cute caged fairy!
It’s just fabulous…ALL of it!! The greenhouse, the plantings, the little caged fairy…SO cute!! What a fun time you seem to have had!! Thanks for sharing, Karla!
xox
Karen
I love how the pots turned out. I would love a chance to win your class!
I wouldn’t mind having one of those terrariums either! Or your worship class how fun.
I’ve painted my terra-cotta pots red to match my redwood furniture, but yours are so much cooler. Inspiring !
Looks like the Guncles are a blast! Love that name by the way:)
I’ve been after Mr OP to build me one of those mini hot houses for awhile – we have plenty of old windows.
And yes, I’d love to win the dress form!
Just got confirmation of shipment for my Charlottes – yeah!
Happy 4th!
Leann
What fun! If I buy you a plane ticket will you come and re-do my house???? Glad you had a great time, and love all the decorating!
wow sure looks like you all had such fun.. and angel wings look wonderful on anyone 🙂
i would love to have a chance to win the dressform. hope you have a safe and happy fourth…
big ladybug hugs
lynn
Great ideas…thanks for sharing
Have always wanted one of those greenhouses. The guncles have much to be envied, from their home to their sweet relationship!
Dawn