Hello! I've been having fun making these table decorations using Tim Holtz Wildflowers Stems Thinlits sets 1 and 2 and his Springtime Side-Order set. I started with some different pots I altered, but they seemed too dark for Easter decorations. Perhaps they'll make an appearance in the future.
I found these three cute pots in my potting shed, and I thought they would look perfect for Easter if I shabbied them up. I made them over with Ground Espresso Distress Paint and (sadly) discontinued Crackle Paint. After layering these two products on and allowing them to dry, I smeared and smudged with Distress Crayons in Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain to highlight the cracks.
I love how some of the crackle paint chipped away in places for a real shabby look. All of my springtime cuties were cut from scraps.
The green/blue grass and flowers were cut from a background panel colored with Distress Oxide Sprays. All of the purple/lavender stems were water colored with Distress Markers and inks.
You can get an idea of how tiny these are when they are held in my hand. Excuse the nasty hands...I've been doing a lot of gardening in my real garden, too.
I hope you enjoyed my little paper Easter parade as much as I enjoyed making it! I made these especially for the Miniature/Tiny Things Challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge with my crayon smudged pots with the Tim Holtz Addicts Facebook March Challenge in mind. I hope you enjoy your Sunday! Hugs and Blessings! Sara Emily
I'm also sharing with these challenges (see two above):
Dies R Us Challenge #117 - One for the Ladies Tim Holtz Wildflowers Stems Thinlits sets 1 and 2 and Springtime Side-Order
Oh how fun and what a fabulous idea, - they look totally amazing and such clver use of all those fab Tim products!! Love the shabby grungy look and all the wonderful crackle! Perfect colours too, - your Easter decor is going to look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful Sara Emily! I love the tiny pots, your layers have turned out amazing and the perfect places to hold the flowers and bunny! Thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! Fabulous Easter table decoration! Just beautiful ... and very clever! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘One for the Ladies’ challenge at Dies R Us. Good Luck and please come back again soon!
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This is fabulous, thank you for joining us over at Bleeding Art for our challenge and hope to see you next time.
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They are all so stunning, Sara Emily!! I love how you added the crackle to the pots!! The stems are so gorgeous and I love the sweet little critters you added!! These are so creative and beautiful!! Love them!! And thank you so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!! Have a great day my friend!! Big hugs :)
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Oh my - I love your shabby pots full of spring goodies! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBTW - thanks for your sweet comment and your vote for me as a Heartfelt Creations DT member!
Oh, they are very small. Now I love them even more :)
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and so full of lovely details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comments on my blog, Sara :-)
Gorgeous table decorations! Love the way you used dies in your pots! Thanks for joining our "One for the Ladies" challenge at Dies R Us!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the basket looking mini pots...so cool...I need some! LOVE these...so very excellent, and of course pinning!
ReplyDeleteSweet!!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done, Sarah! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat! I love decorating my dining room for different seasons and you have totally inspired me with this gorgeous collection of Easter elements. Love it xxx
ReplyDeleteI love these, Sara Emily! What a beautiful home decor project!
ReplyDeleteThey are an absolute delight, you have put them together so beautifully, I especially love the bunny but the flowers and foliage are gorgeous too. Apologies for my lateness, I have had a long weekend away crafting. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThese are little pots of cuteness Sara what a super way to use those die cuts. Seeing one in your hand really does give us an insight into just how tiny they are. When I worked with pre-school children they would decorate paper baskets with flowers and Bunny themed elements for Easter, the hours I spent cutting those bits and bobs out. Those dies would sure have helped back then. So glad I walked back and found this today, brought a happy smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
These are totally adorable! What a delightful way to bring spring indoors. Thanks so much for joining the DRU "One For The Ladies" challenge. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteAdorable ! Très jolies créations de Pâques. Une superbe idée.
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Adorable! Very pretty Easter creations. A superb idea.
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So very sweet and gorgeous! All the little bits are perfect for this little Easter scene!
ReplyDeleteUtterly gorgeous Easter/springtime decor - I love your altered pots with that fabulous weathered crackle, and such inspired use of all those sweet little die-cuts. Brilliant!
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Love your display, Sara! Thanks for joining us at Bleeding Art!
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