Saturday, March 2, 2019

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, March 2019, Creativity

Welcome to this month's blog hop! So glad you can join us. I am so very excited about this cue...creativity. Check it out:

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Initially I wanted to try a new to me technique. I have never created a galaxy background before and I thought I would give that a go. Then I remembered I had these galvanized tin planters waiting to be loved. I love taking plain surfaces and making them pretty. Well things did not turn out like I hoped here. I'm pleased with how the first two turned out, but the third one, the one with the terracotta colored container is a hot mess. Talk about smudging. Epic fail, but I still wanted to paint it and share it with you all. My post would not be complete without it.

Here are the steps in altering these planters. First, each surface was prepped with two coats of heavy white gesso. Then I stamped the succulent from Succulent Greetings. This stamp is gorgeous. So glad I bought it. I simply placed the stamp directly on the planter and rubbed several times to get a good impression. I then used Folk Art paints, Prima paints, and Art Anthology paints for color. I'm glad I tried this, but next time, this stamp is going on some cards. Lol

I did have a giveaway last month. The winner will be announced by the end of this week.

I am the last stop in the hop, but here is the list again, just in case you wanna take another peek.

https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html

https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html

https://inkedbyeileen.blogspot.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html

https://thewashihorse.blogspot.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-hop-creativity.html

https://www.two38creations.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html?fbclid=IwAR2lTm1aOtsUJWsi-LrWJSXUslnQda8Pn6Pt7Og3sipL5zATxqO4dcav-Ls

https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html

https://whatsbrewinfromrobynsnest.blogspot.com/2019/03/friends-of-unity-march-is-creativity.html

Well until next time,
Dawn
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86 comments:

  1. Wilma DeGMarch 2, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    I love what you did to dress up these planters! So creative!!

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  2. SalncltsMarch 2, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    What a great idea and beautiful color ing!

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  3. Debbie FarrellMarch 2, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful idea! This is one of my favorite sets.

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  4. karen adamsMarch 2, 2019 at 9:18 AM

    Great idea! Hugs!

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  5. SandraMarch 2, 2019 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, love this!! Such a great and creative idea!! Might have to give this a try! Looks fabulous!

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  6. Glennis FMarch 2, 2019 at 10:34 AM

    These look fantastic - what a great idea

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  7. Becca YahrlingMarch 2, 2019 at 12:10 PM

    I think they turned out great! And what a creative project to undertake.

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  8. Eileen MathysMarch 2, 2019 at 1:26 PM

    What a perfect stamp for those planters! Love how they turned out when you were finished.

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  9. Denise BryantMarch 2, 2019 at 3:58 PM

    Awesome job decorating the planters! They look great! Love the images and the colors!

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  10. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetMarch 2, 2019 at 8:23 PM

    Very creative, friend! I love these! How big are those planters? They turned out great. I love this stamp and your coloring. How fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Vannessa OsbournMarch 2, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    These will be fabulous this spring filled with colorful plants to show off your creative containers!

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  12. Dana MMarch 2, 2019 at 9:39 PM

    Oh my goodness, what wonderful planters! What a sweet addition to your house or garden. I'm so looking forward to spring and playing in the dirt.

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  13. aloMarch 3, 2019 at 3:17 AM

    So creative! Love your project, it came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration!

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  14. Jen R.March 3, 2019 at 5:41 AM

    Very nice! Interesting to see what can be done..... and inspiring!

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  15. JhaysMarch 3, 2019 at 5:47 AM

    I love your planters! Love how you are keeping it real with your hot mess....still great tho. Great inspiration!

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  16. UnknownMarch 3, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    These are incredible! Never would have thought of this. I love the image you used also!

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  17. Karen K.March 3, 2019 at 7:38 AM

    They're all wonderful and such a creative idea. I wouldn't have noticed anything amiss with the third one, which only proves we are harder on ourselves than others ever see :)

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  18. cjknickMarch 3, 2019 at 7:59 AM

    Great idea!

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  19. Meg CrawfordMarch 3, 2019 at 8:16 AM

    I like all 3 of the planters you created! No worries on the smudging as it adds a rustic outdoorsy look. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Judy BMarch 3, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    Fun idea Dawn. I really like your planters, and the best part is if you aren’t happy with the way it turned out there’s always a do-over. Lol ❤️❤️

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  21. * Shell B.*March 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM

    Dawn, you did a fantastic job on the galvanized tins...awesome stamp will have to check it out! Hot mess or not it’s the creativity that counts!

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  22. Arianna BarbaraMarch 3, 2019 at 10:37 AM

    Wow! Fabulous project!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  23. UnknownMarch 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    How clever! I have never thought of trying to stamp on anything other than paper! I think they all turned out fabulous! 😊

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  24. scrappin' GA peachMarch 3, 2019 at 11:19 AM

    WOW!!! Dawn! These are just ahhhmazing, my friend!!
    Thanks for inspiring me today!!!

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  25. KarenladdMarch 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    These are just beautiful and yes...so creative. I actually love the terra cotta one as well and feel that any imperfections just add to the charm.

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  26. Denise S.March 3, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    I love seeing different kinds of projects using the stamps and these are fun and pretty. If everything turned out exactly how we wanted it to every time, what fun would that be?

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  27. Sue DMarch 3, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    I think they all turned out fabulous!

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  28. cghundleyMarch 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    What a fun way
    to color up the
    tins. Looks lovely.
    Carla from Utah

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  29. Joyce VerdonMarch 3, 2019 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful decorations, Dawn! What a great idea to stamp and paint them! Now, are you going to fill them up with succulents? Hope so!

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  30. @StampingTherapyMarch 3, 2019 at 3:43 PM

    Great idea. I love the planters. Thank you for making my creativity limitless.

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  31. Jill RussellMarch 3, 2019 at 5:03 PM

    Very "Creative"! I love them all...

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  32. Debra DekockMarch 3, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    I love to see how stamps could be used in creative ways. This was awesome! Loved how you used them!

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  33. Lisa BradfordMarch 3, 2019 at 8:33 PM

    Gorgeous! Love that planter!

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  34. It’s a Card Knock LifeMarch 3, 2019 at 9:43 PM

    Very cool!

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  35. Cindy HolmesMarch 3, 2019 at 11:34 PM

    I think they look fantastic! It's fun to see other ways to be creative with stamps!

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  36. Bobbie Sue McConathyMarch 4, 2019 at 8:31 AM

    Dawn!! Oh my friend, you took creativity to an amazing level! I love these containers so very much! That stamp is one of my all-time favorites. So inspired by your work!

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  37. Shelly SchmidtMarch 4, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    How fun and I love your creativity! I love this idea and think these will look so awesome as planters! I imagine that was not too easy to stamp, perfecto!!!

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  38. SHartlMarch 4, 2019 at 5:05 PM

    Whoa! I love these planters and all three of them are amazing. I never even thought to try stamping on metal and you gave these so much life

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  39. EmilyMarch 4, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    Nailed it!!!

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  40. MadeByMeghanKMarch 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    SUCH A GREAT IDEA! GORGEOUS!

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  41. JeanMarch 5, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    So very creative! These are lovely!

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  42. Dorothy GreenMarch 5, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Your planters turned out so beautifully, Dawn! Love the natural colors you used too!!

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  43. Crystal O. MinklerMarch 6, 2019 at 5:55 AM

    Wow! These planters turned out so awesome, Dawn! I love them! Is it bad that I'm glad that you didn't go for the galaxy background... lol... I do hope you try it, but I am so blown away by your creativity for this month's hop! Thank you for sharing!

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  44. Donna RakestrawMarch 7, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    I'm a huge fan of succulents. You did a great job coloring. When painting succulents I have a hard time choosing colors. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤❤👏

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  45. Rachel DuongMarch 8, 2019 at 6:39 AM

    This is such a wonderful idea of new uses for stamps. I love to garden so this is a great way to blend two of my loves: stamping and gardening! Thank you for sharing this, I love it.

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