I have been working on Project Herringbone the past couple of days. My inspiration is this fabric design, Herringbone Pond, by Joel Dewberry. I love how the herringbone is a little uneven, and gives the piece character.
via joeldewberry.com
I started with a plain old terracotta planter, that I sprayed with a coat of white primer, then a coat of white paint. As that was drying, I used my paper cutter to cut a bunch of thin strips of sticky vinyl, about ¼ of an inch wide.
Then I started placing the the vinyl, making my herringbone pattern, on the planter. I wanted the pattern to be slightly uneven, like the fabric. Not all the vinyl strips were exactly the same size, which was good.
It took some time, you know, any time I try to focus on something the Sparkletots want to see and take my supplies, they were all about the vinyl strips. Projects like these usually involve playing a game of chase. Once I was happy with my vinyl taping job, I took the planter outside for more spray paint. I chose yellow, I’m not too sure why, but at the moment it felt right. Now I wish I would have chosen something more subdued. Oh well.
I carefully removed the vinyl and sprayed a clear sealant on it. Once dry the planter got it’s very own succulent.
I did the same with a cheap stemless wine glass that was on clearance at Target.
With the glass, the painting had to be perfect and not get on the inside. So I turned it upside down, and made sure the paint didn’t get inside. A couple of fine coats was all it took. I didn’t put sealant on this one, because I wasn’t sure how it would look. I hope the paint doesn’t scratch off. Sad little flower in there. It’s all I could find.
Linked: Blue Cricket Design, My Backyard Eden, At Home With K, My Girlish Whims, House of Hepworths, Somewhat Simple, Today’s Creative Blog, I ♥ Naptime, Nifty Thrifty Things, Centsational Girl
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These are both too cute. By far my favorite projects in the Blue Cricket linky party.
Fantastic job – the glass looks like an etched piece
I like the bright yellow! I think it’s super cute
I’d love for you to link this up to my new link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-1.html
Love that! What a great idea for spring. The yellow looks so bright and fresh!
Mallory
http://mallicious.blogspot.com
I love how you created your own herringbone pattern. Both projects turned out great! Love that pop of yellow! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!
Your planter and vase were featured on my blog today!
Hey, I absolutely LOVE these! It was great to meet you this weekend, can’t wait to do it again.
Wow! I love how the planter turned out!! Great job!
{nifty thrifty sunday}
I am hosting my first linky party today and would love for you to link up!
xoxo,
Vanessa
Visiting from I love naptime – this is great!! Love the herringbone pattern and the color combination!! Great use of some vinyl!!
I love it! I wonder if you could use tape??
Absolutely! I just find less seepage with the paint when I use vinyl. But tape works too!
Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} and making my first party such a great success! I would love if you stopped by tomorrow and share more of your cute projects!
xoxo,
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
I love pot in yellow herringbone…I think I’d like to try it. The stemless glass is quite nice too…it looks frosted as somebody else commented.